Workshops
Workshops at the Studio with Sandra / Janet
Throughout the year Yoga and Pilates workshops are presented to deepen your knowledge. Students attending will be given information and techniques to deepen their understanding and enhance their practice. In most cases take home notes are provide.
Workshop Details: Learn about your "Core"
Janet Bridgman's many years as a professional dancer combined with her Level 1 Pilates Instructor Training, offers students attending this workshop her wealth of experience and tools to educate those wanting to understand and increase their wellbeing. During this 2.5 hour Workshop through images and practical exploration students will learn about and how to activate the core muscles to provide support for the torso or trunk of the body. Students will be given exercises to help strengthen these muscles enchancing posture and ease of movement.
When: Sunday April 1, 2012
Time: 10.00 am - 12.30 pm
Venue: Essence of Yoga Studio
205 The Golden Way, Golden Grove
Cost: $60 / $55 conc.
Bookings: Please contact the Studio 0421750208
Donna Farhi returning to Adelaide July 2012 
Weekend Intensive - Friday 13 July - Sunday 15 July
Focus: Centreing Down
In Donna's last visit to Adelaide she explored the underlying energetic support of Navel Radiation, an early human developmental pattern that organizes the limbs from the deep navel centre. In this next intensive Donna would like to build on this theme by exploring the auxilary support that comes through sensing, feeling and engaging "inner core" muscles. One of the most controversial and least understood of these is the deepest of all the abdominal muscles, the psoas.
A particular emphasis of this workshop will be using the practice of yama or "restraint" as a way of bringing our fullest attention to stability within the body. Stability is then used as the prerequiste condition from which to extend our flexibility and movement.
Each session will be divided into two sessions and include lecture, guided movement inquiry and a diverse range of both active and restorative asana practice. A special feature of this workshop will be two newly developed anatomical Powerpoint presentations as well as exercise /asana hand-outs available to all participants.
Participants should have a sound working knowledge of the basic asanas and have had a consistent Yoga practice for at least one year. You need not have attended the previous workshop to enjoy the benefits of this one.
Workshop Details
Friday July 13, 6.00 pm - 8.00pm
Saturday & Sunday July, 14 & 15,
9.30am - 12.30pm & 2.00pm - 4.30pm
Venue
Restless Dance Theatre
234a Sturt Street, Adelaide. South Australia
Fee
$295.00
Spaces are limited!
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Donna is a Yoga teacher who has been practicing for 30 years and teaching since 1982. She is one of the most sought after guest teachers in the world, leading intensives and teacher training programs internationally. Donna is best known for her unique ability to help students and teachers embody their spiritual practice. Her work focuses on the refinement of natural and universal movement principles that underlie all Yoga practice. This concentration on fundamental principles allows student of all levels of experience and from all traditions to build their own authentic yoga practice.
Libbie Nelson
Libbie Nelson is a Yoga teacher and therapist practicing and living in Byron Bay, Australia. Having trained and practiced as a registered physiotherapist since 1998 at Bangolow Physiotherapy, Libbie has a unique skill-base for using Yoga therapeutically. Having trained with BKS Iyengar and certified as an Iyengar Yoga teacher, Libbie has also studied intensively with A.G. and Indra Mohan as well as Judith Lasater and Donna Farhi.
Workshop Details: TBA
Residential Retreat
Dates: TBA
Let go and unravel from the busyness of your every- day life!
Balance, Nurture & Rejuvenate your Mind, Body and Spirit
Located on 5 acres of private property just outside of Nairne this retreat centre provides a serene atmosphere perfect for relaxing and recharging. The enhancing combination of Yoga, Meditation and nutritious wholesome vegetarian meals and snacks will leave you feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. The classes are suitable for all levels with variations given to allow students to choose the one that suits their needs.
Free time to walk, read, take a nap or chat with fellow students is interwoven throughout the weekend. We wish to respect your freedom of choice to do as little or to engage with fellow students as you wish. Windows overlooking the surrounding countryside are a special feature of each bedroom which can accommodate a friend if you wish to share.
Numbers are limited!
Cost: $420
Costs include Meals, Accommodation, Yoga and Meditation classes.
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Testimonials
Foundation Yoga Course
The classes were lead by a fantastic down-to-earth instructor who explained how each pose worked a particular part of the body. Very informative but fun and friendly. Relaxation at the end is Bliss. Thank you Cheryl
I've tried yoga before but never had the basics explained as well as in this introductory series. Thank you Natasha
The Beginner Course inspired me to sign on for future classes as I could feel the benefits beginning Peta Ryan
Ongoing Weekly classes
I have attended Essence of Yoga at Golden Grove Recreational Centre since Sandy commenced classes in January, 2008. During this time I have found Sandy to be an informative teacher providing instruction, guidance and a fun learning environment for yoga classes. I personally feel that I have developed and grown in my yoga practise and look forward to my two classes a week with Sandy. I also have a deeper understanding of the meaning of yoga and the personal journey of self inquiry and discovery.
I would thoroughly recommend Sandy's classes, whether a person is a beginner or experienced, to share the journey of yoga in the calm and relaxed atmosphere of classes at Essence of Yoga. Lesley Watkins
I really enjoyed the practice and looked forward to attending my next class. After completing the 6 week beginner's classes, I continued attending class each week and really enjoyed the exercise. Working with Sandra, I realised that you can be any age to do yoga and even with health problems she finds a way for you to practice. I thoroughly enjoy attending my yoga classes and really miss it if I cannot attend. It is amazing how quickly you lose your flexibility even if you miss just one class. Sandra always makes sure you do not feel pressured into doing poses that you feel unable to do and making sure that you listen to your body and always re-iterates that yoga is not a competition but a personal journey. Christine Madden
I have been attending Essence of Yoga for over eighteen months and feel it has increased my everyday well-being and resilience. Classes are energising and enjoyable with Sandy's individual instruction always at hand. This personal interaction augments the learning experience and offers insight into the yoga ethos. Sandy encourages awareness of, and respect for, our bodies through an emphasis on individual capacity: Yoga class is the ultimate 'me' time Gail Wright
Yoga lessons have become a place where I can reflect on how well I am living my life, and how far I've come since I first started. It has not only helped me develop skills in balance, flexibility, and strength, it has also taught me how to pay attention to my internal struggles and become aware of the wellbeing of my psyche. Sandra is a kind and gentle teacher, who takes the time to teach her students carefully and thoroughly, and allows them to develop their skills at their own pace Megan Wright
Retreat
Sandra you are blessed in your ability to deliver such a rewarding program and lead us to oneself. Thank you so much Sue Fleming
A restful weekend in a supportive environment and lovely surrounds. The weekend allowed the perfect opportunity to restore mind, body and spirit and open the heart. Thanks Sandra and Sylvia for a great retreat. I found it so beneficial Jodie Searle
The retreat was a great break from the business of everyday life. It was well organised. The food was thoughtfully and lovingly prepared. The yoga classes offered a good range of experiences and were presented in a caring way to suit the needs of all. The retreat had a calm and gentle atmosphere with a good balance of time to socialize and have personal reflection. Thank you Cheryl Martin
Workshops
Sandra really encouraged me to focus on exploring the way my body wanted to move into the postures rather than achieve a certain "shape" which felt a much healthier, enjoyable way to practise. Samantha
Sandra's workshop further cemented the work explored with Donna Farhi. Radiating outwards from the centre rather than being static with a pose Leanne
I found the workshop to be instantly comfortable, presented with an atmosphere of non-pushiness and with freedom. The exploration was spontaneous and enjoyable. Paul
