Classes and Courses
The Lotus Yoga Centre runs regular
drop-in classes:
The following courses are also available:
If you have any queries about our classes or
courses, please contact
us.
Beginners Yoga
The beginners classes are a great
introduction to yoga. By joining a class
you have an opportunity to see whether
yoga is for you. The classes include
flexibilities, breathing, stretching and
relaxation and are ideal for pregnancy,
arthritis, asthma and backache.
There are five 1 hour classes a week to
choose from.
Class Fees: 1 class - $10, 4 classes -
$35, 10 classes - $65.
Reduced fees for members of the
Lotus Yoga Centre.
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General Yoga
General Classes are for students with
some experience of yoga. The postures are
an ongoing challenge, essential for both
physical and mental wellbeing.
The aim is to balance all body systems:
- The stretching helps you to achieve
greater flexiblilty
- The postures improve overall strength
- The breathing increases energy levels
- The relaxation eliminates stress
There are four 1 hour classes a week to
choose from.
Class Fees: 1 class - $10, 4 classes -
$35, 10 classes - $65.
Reduced fees for members of the
Lotus Yoga Centre.
See class timetable
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TaiChi Qigong
Taichi Qigong is an ancient Chinese form
of exercise that suits all ages and levels
of fitness. Each movement is performed
very slowly, allowing the practitioner
plenty of time to breath and 'to get in
tune'. Regular practice will help develop
a supple body and stress-free mind.
Taichi Qigong consists of 18 movements
that can be memorized in no time at all.
It emphasises the importance of breathing,
resulting in a free flow of qi or
life force.
There are three 1 hour classes a week to
choose from: an evening class held each
Tuesday and two morning classes held on a
Tuesday and Friday. Beginners may
start any time. Please contact us to
enrol before attending.
Class Fees: Beginners: 4 weeks $35. Ongoing:
10 classes $65. Casual $10
Reduced fees for members
of the Lotus Yoga Centre
See class timetable
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Meditation for
Stress Release
In this introductory course you will
learn to recognise how meditation can help
you be happy and self-fulfilled.
The major aim of this course is to help
you manage to cope with stress. You will
learn that by controlling your breathing
and becoming more aware of your habit
patterns, you have the key to liberation.
You are a unique individual in a vast
universe.
The next 4 week block course starts on
Thursday evening 1st March 2012 at 7.30
p.m. Please contact
us to enrol.
Course Fees: $45
See class timetable
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Yoga for Sports
People
Yoga for Sports People is held on
Wednesday evening, 6.45 p.m. - 8.00
p.m. with facilitator Anthony Britton. The
date for the next course is yet to be
confirmed.
Anthony is a seasoned athlete, as well as
being a trained teacher and a highly
qualified ex-football coach, whose current
passion is cycling.
The course is suitable for all sports
people, whatever the degree of fitness. It
covers six broad themes:
- Core strength and using the breath as
a source of inner strength
- Hip opening and Patience
- Twisting from the core and Intention
- Shoulders and Liberation
- Finding Focus
- Body Appreciation
The number of participants is limited to
8, so please contact
us now to register your interest.
Cost: $60 (prepaid)
See class
timetable
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The Classic Yoga
Course
This is an in-depth course aimed at those
who are able to dedicate more time to the
practice and theory of yoga. This course
is progressive, with ongoing commitment
and participation in lessons required. It
is therefore only suited to individuals
with discipline, sincere dedication and a
deep love of yoga.
With ten once-monthly meetings on a
Saturday over a period of four years, this
course covers major aspects of yoga,
enabling the student to gain insight into
it's practice.
Topics are of an ongoing nature and
include different paths of yoga, breath
control, relaxation techniques, etc. The
Classic Yoga Course aims to provide a
deeper insight through physical,
emotional, mental and spiritual
development.
The Classic Yoga Course starts in
February of each year. For more
information, please contact us and
we will send you a full prospectus.
See class timetable
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Massage for
relaxation
Are you in need of something to soothe
your frayed nerves and relax your sore
muscles? Treat yourself to a one-day hands
on massage workshop for family and
friends.
The workshop is ideal for the beginner or
an excellent refresher for those wanting
to brush up on their techniques. It covers
the basics in Swedish Massage: back, neck,
shoulders, face, arms and legs; both
theory and practice.
The one-day massage workshop is held on a
Sunday: 9.30 a.m - 4.30 p.m. The date for
the next course is yet to be
confirmed.
The massage workshop will be held if
sufficient numbers of students are
enrolled. Numbers are limited to 8, so
please contact us
now to register your interest.
Fee: $70 (prepaid)
See class timetable
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Phone: 04
298 8258
