Overview

 

Intensives

·        Blissouts

·        One Day Retreat (Immersion Day)

 

Workshops

·        Pregnancy Yoga Workshop

·        Mother and Baby Teacher Training Workshop

 

Retreats

·        Queensland Week-long Retreat

 

 

 

Upcoming Intensives, Workshops and Retreats:

 

Meditation Evenings – Blissout!

 

"Bliss Out": A chance to sit for three hours in meditation.


No Charge

The real discipline of YOGA lies not in body movements, but in learning to observe the mind and getting out of the habit of identifying with the things the mind fancies. The route is through stillness meditation. You won’t know how good it is unless you try it!!

Short breaks to stretch the muscles - and it’s ok to wriggle or adjust if you need to!!

Forthcoming dates for Blissouts are

·  Friday 21st May, 2010. 7.00 – 10.00pm

·  Friday 2nd July, 2010. 7.00 – 10.00pm

Contact the College for bookings or further information about Blissout evenings

 

 

One-Day Retreat (Immersion Program)

What is a Classical Yoga Immersion Program?

This is a full day to give you a good taste of the whole discipline of Classical Yoga. You will learn a lot more about meditation than in a regular class.  You will learn about the ancient texts on which Classical Yoga is based, and learn some of the other less common aspects of Yoga, such as dharana, or mind stretching exercises. You will certainly learn the difference between an ordinary mental outlook and an enlightenment-oriented outlook. Along with that, you will get work in asana, to keep the body comfortable during the day.

I don’t want to do heaps of physical yoga!

Can people come who are interested in the enlightenment teachings of Classical Yoga but who are not interested at present in the physical work of asana? Or those who can do some hatha yoga but not too much? Yes! There will be alternatives for those who do not wish to work in asana.

What about prospective Teacher Trainees?

This will be an excellent sampler of the Teacher Training course. Although it is not in itself teacher training material, the immersion program will give you a very good insight into the discipline of Classical Yoga. Current Yoga Teachers or Teacher Students are encouraged to take these programs, too. Your understanding of Yoga will increase significantly.

How many Immersion Programs are there?

The programs are all self contained but vary from one to another in focus. Every time you come to one you go away enriched by deeper understanding of self, being and reality.

How much time does it take?

The program starts at 7.30 am concluding at 4.30 pm, and includes complimentary breakfast at 8.30 (BYO lunch). If you do not want to start early at 7.30, you could start at 9.00 for the first session after breakfast.

Where can I attend?

Melbourne Only. Australian College of Classical Yoga.

How much does it cost?

Fee $135 (includes GST)

Forthcoming Immersion Days: Sunday 6th June, 2010

 

Theme:  TBA

 

The day includes

·        Discussions on feeling good with Swami Shantananda                    

·        Asana – the healthy movements of Yoga

·        Meditation – stillness of mind

and is YTAA approved for 8 points of CPD for Yoga teachers

 

The program will be led by Swami Shantananda (Mataji) and Ma Sally Dawson

Contact the College for bookings or further information about Immersion Days.

 

 

Pregnancy Yoga Workshop

This workshop is suitable for yoga teachers and trainees who want to know more about teaching yoga to pregnant women than may be covered in your primary teacher training. We look at how to adapt poses for all stages of pregnancy and also some common discomforts of pregnancy and how poses may be adapted to suit.

Just as each person is different in a normal yoga class, so is each pregnancy different. You will increase your knowledge and gain confidence in teaching yoga to pregnant students, whether in a specialised antenatal class or a general yoga class.

We also look at yogic tools for managing the stresses of pregnancy, and preparing for the birth and for life with a new baby.

Comprehensive notes and practical components included.

Your facilitator:

 

Sally Dawson runs Waverley Yoga Studio and has been teaching Yoga to pregnant women for over 8 years. Sally also teaches postnatal yoga in her Mother and Baby Yoga classes and is a parent of 2 adult children. Sally teaches Anatomy and Asana for the Australian College of Classical Yoga teacher training course and also teaches with Swami Shantananda on various Classical Yoga retreats.

When:  22nd May, 2010

Where:  1st floor, 6 The Highway, Mt. Waverley.

How Much:  $95.  Bookings are required.

 

Contact the College for bookings or further information about this workshop

 

 

Mother and Baby Yoga Teacher Training Workshop

A workshop for Yoga teachers wishing to expand their knowledge.

This workshop is suitable for yoga teachers or trainee teachers who want to have the background information and toolkit of techniques to be able to teach safe and compelling mother and baby yoga classes.

This workshop includes:

  • The postpartum body – eg. common weaknesses, countering breastfeeding posture, countering tiredness, cautions for c-section, and much more
  •  Development of baby – stages of development, specific movements, dealing with common problems, having fun and much more
  • The yoga class – how to keep it flowing, how to incorporate yoga for both mother and baby, helping mothers to cope and much more
  • Comprehensive course notes and practical training included.

 

This workshop will be conducted by Sally Dawson who was trained at ACCY, currently teaches Asana and Anatomy for the Diploma of Classical Yoga and also co-developed the ACCY Postgraduate Yoga Teacher training course. Sally runs Waverley Yoga Studio and has been teaching Mother and Baby Yoga for 7 years.

When:  26th – 27th June, 2010

Where:  1st floor, 6 The Highway, Mt. Waverley.

How Much:  $195.  A deposit of $100 is required to secure your place.

Contact the College for bookings or further information about this workshop

 

 

Mission Beach Week Long Retreat, Queensland

7 days and 8 nights at beautiful Sanctuary Retreat.

Join us for a week’s retreat in yoga and meditation. Explore the ancient wisdom of Yoga, in an eco-rainforest setting looking out over the beach, with private accommodation, that takes you right into the forest amongst the sounds and activities of the Australian bush. There is a profound, heart-enriching difference between a retreat and a holiday, and you will feel the stirrings of an inner wisdom that you have somehow known all your life.

Asana with Ma Sally

 

On this retreat we will melt away the distraction of compulsive busyness as we take time to explore the asana and observe how our bodies respond to the fresh clean environment and healthy food.  We will practice a blend of dynamic style asana along with some slower work, each person working at their own level.

 

Explore Yogic wisdom with Swami Shantananda

 

While we are unwinding and relaxing in this beautiful setting, and tuning into the rhythms of nature, we can let go of our conditioning that covers over Truth, so that we shine with the light of the Self.  We will explore this authentic self day to day, and figure out how to integrate this Being into our daily relationships, discussions, workplace, family.  If we have found a transformed way to ‘Be’ does this leave us at odds with everyone else?  We will explore compassion and empathy and the ability to allow others to be on their own path too.

 

Also on this retreat

 

  • Along with Meditation you will contemplate the wisdom of Yoga and see how this ancient understanding brings you joy and greater fulfillment in your life, relationships and work.

 

  • Walking through the rainforest and along a pristine beach you will feel refreshed and in touch with nature.

 

  • Eating delicious, nutritious vegetarian food and drinking clean spring water, you will feel the well-being that ought to be natural.

 

  • Your accommodation is in a comfortable secluded rainforest hut to connect you with the sights, sounds and scents of the rainforest.

 

  • This untouched environment is an Eco-accredited sanctuary- a beautiful break from the busyness of your daily life.

 

  • Leisure time is included to allow you to make the most of your time in the tropics. Sight seeing, the Great Barrier Reef and White Water rafting, swimming and walking are amongst the many temptations, or use your free time for self study.

 

  • We have an onsite masseur to allow you to let go further. Enhance your wellbeing and have a chance to pamper yourself with other treatments available.

 

  • Enjoy exploring this beautiful sanctuary in your free time or just put your feet up!

 

Beat the Winter blues and spring into Spring feeling fit, healthy and peaceful.

 

When:  10th – 18th July, 2010

Where:  Sanctuary Retreat, Mission Beach, Queensland.

How much:  $1050

A deposit of $250 is required by 1st June, 2010.  Bookings are essential.

Your investment of $1050 covers the retreat programme, accomodation in a secluded twin-share or double rainforest hut,and includes fresh, healthy vegetarian evening meals. For other meals there is a well-equipped kitchen for self catering, care/restraunt meals (at own cost), or use a combination of both. Enquire about other accommodation also available.

Contact the College for bookings or further information about ACCY Retreats

 

 

 

 

 

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