Moving into stillness through Yoga
YOGA provides an opportunity to release, relax, and re-energise. Through physical postures, breathing, and meditation/relaxation exercises, the body and mind are brought into stillness. Through stillness, we can gain awareness – awareness of our body, mind, and spirit. Awareness of what it is we want and where it is we are going. In other words, yoga is a path to optimal experience.
According to Csikszentmihalyi (Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience, 1990), yoga relates in several ways to flow, and provides a useful model for anyone wanting to be in better control of their energy. Csikszentmihalyi wrote in Flow (1990, p. 106) that yoga can be regarded as "one of the oldest and most systematic methods of producing the flow experience." Find out more about the flow experience.
Yoga is for all – all ages, sizes, shapes, and levels of fitness – from elite athlete to reluctant exerciser. At BodyandMindFlow YOGA, Sue combines a scientific background in psychology and sport/exercise science (MSc & PhD), with yoga teacher training and ongoing professional development.
Tuition is available for groups, individuals, and corporate/sport teams. Group classes are held in private studios in Brookfield and Chelmer. Corporate/sport team and private classes are available by appointment. For further information and bookings for all classes contact: sue@bodyandmindflow.com.
Group Classes:
Group classes are open to all levels of experience and fitness. Hatha yoga postures, breathing, relaxation, and meditation are included in each class. Classes aim to develop strength, flexibility, concentration, calmness, and awareness.
Download the Information and Booking Form (PDF, 83.7KB) for Term 4, 2010 classes. Small class sizes – bookings are required.
Private Classes:
Private classes can be booked for 1 or 2 people at a time; or by arrangement, a small group. Private classes provide opportunity for greater individual attention and correction. Specific needs (e.g., medical conditions, injuries, personal goals) can best be met in the private class environment. Classes are held in private studio in Brookfield or Chelmer. Private classes can be scheduled for daytime, early evening, or weekends.
Corporate and Sport Team Classes:
Classes can be organized for workplace groups, and sports teams. Classes generally run for 1 – 1.5 hours, and can be scheduled for daytime, early evening, or weekends. Classes can be held at work or sports venue, and are customized to meet the goals of each group.
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