Vinyasa Yoga Wollongong

05/08/2026

I'm often asked why I don't play music during Yoga asana, as is common in most other places. Here's a couple of reasons...

1. In the modern world, most people are suffering from sensory overload/overstimulation. This is a contributor to increased levels of anxiety, sleeplessness, and decreased ability to focus. I want classes to be a place of respite which encourage activation of the parasympathetic nervous system (rest/recover), rather than adding more fuel to the fire.

2. Patanjali's Yoga Sutras explicitly state that Yoga requires the turning inward of the senses (pratyahara) in order to still the "fluctuations of the mind". Music both encourages the senses to maintain their outward focus, but also encourages the mind to wander onto memories/experiences triggered by the music itself. I want classes that adhere to the principles of Yoga.

3. The Hatha Yoga Pradipika describes the ideal practice space in some detail. It is intended to be a place of sensory minimisation, isolated from external noise and other sensory distraction. This is in order to aid the turning inward and steady focus mentioned above. I want classes provide a space that aids the practice of Yoga as intended, rather than simply offering another outward "experience".

I know being alone with yourown thoughts can initially be confronting, even scary. Nonetheless, it's only by becoming aware of, addressing, and then learning to ignore our (irrelevant) thoughts, that the state of Yoga, of union with the Self and freedom from the mind, can be achieved.

Come to class, tune out the outer world, and tune in to the inner one. Therein lies the practice of Yoga...

02/08/2026

01/07/2026

Philosophy this Friday, and upcoming Pranayama and partner Yoga workshops. Check your email inbox, or the page, for all the details!! :-)

01/07/2026

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I hope this email finds you well! The days are starting to get a bit longer, and I’ve got a couple of things planned to keep you feeling tip-top and in touch with your body, mind, and heart as we move through the rest of Winter. Most importantly, I would ask you to remember that whilst Yoga is gre...

22/06/2026

I think that lately we've all felt like we're in the shadows just holding on, and what we really want is some warmth from the sun!

As we move out of the shortest day and longest night of the (southern hemisphere) year, let's not just hope that the world gets (metaphorically) brighter, but in whatever ways we can, let's put our hopes into action. Help spread a bit of love, be kind just because you can, and let's imagine and move towards a better world, together, for all.

And remember to get on your mat and practice- as Ramana said, "the greatest service you can offer the world is to seek your own Self-realisation". That is the ultimate purpose of all Yoga traditions... 🙂✌🏼🙏🏼

14/06/2026

Perhaps Yoga's greatest benefit is it's ability to help us find our foundation - that which allows us to remain steady amidst the movements of the world around us.

Come to class, and amidst the movement of your body and breath, find the stillness of the Self.

See you on the mat!! 🙂✌🏼🙏🏼

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12/05/2026

You don't need to be flexible to practise Yoga Asana!
Whilst all of the postures require a mix of strength, flexibility, and sense of balance, some will naturally suit different bodies.
Most important is to remember that the postures (Asana) have benefits, their main purpose is to teach us to be focused in the present.
With all the turmoil in our current world, couldn't your heart and mind benefit from a little time just to "be"?
Evening classes this week are Tuesday 6:15pm open beginners (all welcome), and Wednesday 6:15pm open Vinyasa (more dynamic). I hope to see you there, and I promise you'll leave feeling "lighter" than when you arrive!
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06/05/2026

Thursday 🧡 Sunrise Yoga 6.30am 🌅 🧡
And there is a 9.45am class as well 🧡

25/04/2026

I think one of the most insightful statements about war comes from an unlikely source- Lord Farquaad from Shrek.

In addressing his troops before battle, he says something along the lines of "some of you may not make it home alive- and that's a price I'm willing to pay".

At least in our current era, those who call for war, and those who try to justify it, are never the ones actually fighting, actually paying the price. Regardless of their claimed justification, they are only ever pursuing their own interests, the perpetuation of their own power. And regular people, including non-combatants, are the ones whom they are prepared to sacrifice on the altar of their own greed.

The world is currently riddled with (Lord) Farquaads, and our only hope is to resist their calls to bring death to ourselves and others. The small men of the world need to be held to account for their crimes, and we, the people, are the only ones who can do it.

Side with peace, and say no more to war...

Or else we will simply repeat the folly of the past again, and again, and again...

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