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Gita Hatha Yoga Classes
Every Gita physical class targets the endocrine system or hormone producing glands, returning them to balanced functioning via the classical age old yoga postures (asanas). Each posture is explained so the benefits are maximised.
Everybody can do Gita Yoga! - there are no prerequisites!
START - with the Introductory Course - it explains all of the how, why and what of Gita style Yoga. Even if you are familiar with other streams of yoga, the Introductory Course will explain everything and give you the confidence to move into the General classes with ease. Gita Yoga is much more than physical movements, it involves your whole being and total health. GitaYoga is about the mind/body connection and nurturing the Spirit within. It will enhance the whole of your beingness.
You are welcome to join us for a single General class. Visitors are always welcome.
Gita also conducts classes for the Corporate world - bringing an understanding of the pressures and stresses faced, and a practical, time - proven way of dealing with them. Phone us for a teacher on site, or for a special exclusive time slot for your Company.
- Learning -
Build a clear, strong foundation right from the start. Learn the basics in a simple clear format. Gita’s introduction to Hatha Yoga starts with a course of sequential lessons to create a strong foundation for growth. Benefit from 50 years of teaching here in Australia.
Suitable for all ages and levels of fitness.
Experienced and knowledgeable teachers.
Tuesday at 6.00pm
$215 for 10 X 1 hour sessions
GENERAL
- Experience -
The class for everyone!
- to start the day - to enjoy during the day- to unwind after work. Emerge feeling balanced, recharged and whole, ready to face the world again. Gita Yoga works to re - harmonise all of the body systems, balances the hormones... and deeply relaxes the stresses and strains of modern living. General classes are conducted to maintain an alpha state in order to rest and refresh the brain as well as the body.
MONDAY - SATURDAY EARLY AM,
MID AM AND LATE AFTERNOON / EVENING. Refer to timetable for more details.
$205 10 Lessons
INTERMEDIATE
- Extension -
A class to learn how to extend one's understanding in order to work at a more advanced level - for those who want to learn more about their body and challenge their capabilities. Like the introductory class, Intermediate is a "learning how" class, preparing us to work at Advanced levels
Thursdays 8.00pm with Di Lucas
$205 10 Lessons
ADVANCED
- Meditative -
A beautiful Alpha state class which challenges our body, mind and Spirit.
- Worked in a deeply focussed state, Advanced is a very conscious class.
MONDAY, TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY various times
$205 10 Lessons
GENTLE YOGA
There are times when anyone can feel a little fragile and need some extra care.
Illness, surgery, falls, weight of years - can all take their toll and need special attention in order to maintain flexibility and mobility.
WEDNESDAY 10.00 AM
$205 10 Lessons
THERAPEUTIC YOGA
Ideal for those needing help with physical difficulties, accident damage, or structural problems. It is the way to recover your health and flexibility.
Conducted by a senior teacher with medical background and years of experience in this area.
THURSDAY 6.00 PM
$205 10 Lessons
RELAXATION
Progressive Yoga Relaxation at Gita is a deeply healing experience. Working at a deep level, it helps to release past trauma, and hurts, as well as the everyday stresses and strains of life.
MONDAY - THURSDAY Various times.
$205 10 Lessons
PYR INTENSIVE
P.Y.R works!! Ask anyone who has experienced regular “relaxation ” classes and they will tell you “IT WORKS”
The Intensive Course maximises our intention to focus over 7 weeks on the key pathways to wholeness. It may be ‘letting go of pain, grief, disappointments or hurts. It may be releasing poor self image or the clutter of other people’s expectation.
It may be the opportunity to take some time for yourself to positively create a ‘fresh start’! The ‘Intensive’ process gives you a regular weekly experience, guided deeply into rhe releasing and letting go mode that creates space in the Being, freedom in our energy flows, zest in our plans, and ensures our ‘good intentions’ to ‘relax and let go’ actually come true. Intenisve PYR leads to sustained relaxed ways of living. Try it!!
Commencing Wednesday 21st July 7-8pm
with Di Lucas
Phone us on 03 9416 3272 to book your place. $215.00 for 7 weeks.
PRE - NATAL YOGA
The preparation for the birth of a child is avery special time. It deserves your highest and best preparation. To support your journey we have prepared a special pack - a series of 2 DVD's with info and classes to practice in a relaxed way at home. Plus 2 vouchers for Yoga classes at GITA and a chart of suitable variations to use in a general class
PRE NATAL Pack Price $60.00 includes four classes on 2 DVD's and other goodies (videos also available)
PRICE STRUCTURE
INTRODUCTION TO GITA YOGA $215
10 GENERAL HATHA YOGA CLASSES $205
20 GENERAL HATHA CLASSES $365
30 GENERAL HATHA CLASSES $510
SINGLE CLASSES $24
MONTHY PASS $215 (unlimited Hatha and Relaxation if paid by the 1st of the month)
YEARLY PASS (if paid by 1st of February ) $2155 unlimited Hatha & Relaxation.
FURTHER INFORMATION
Further information regarding the TIMETABLE, TERM STRUCTURE
FULL MOON MEDITATION , YOGA RETREATS
and other SPECIAL EVENTS are available on the TIMETABLE page
The Spiritual Teachings are the Age Old Truths which have guided humanity since the dawn of time. Sometimes forming the basis of various religions, sometimes standing outside them, they answer the eternal Who? Where? Why? What? questions of Life, Death and Beyond. They have been called "inner hidden wisdoms" or the ESOTERIC TRUTHS, for they remain hidden until we are ready to seek and learn and grow. In our turbulent times they are specially relevant, bringing meaning and purpose to life's seemingly inexplicable events. Gita is a Spiritual Education Centre. Courses are available in a multitude of topics, all of which are designed to enhance our understanding of self and the world into which we have chosen to incarnate. They are a roadmap for us to become all we came to be - Spiritual Beings Having a Human Experience!
Meditation is a natural function of our beingness. We have lost touch with it due to years of left - brain functioning. Modern brain research explains many of the ancient techniques and gives us access to greater understanding of why our brain sometimes runs out of control. This time - proven Course introduces you to 7 simple techniques which move you closer to this natural meditation state of being. It explains how and why these techniques work, and allows you to practically experience the benefits for yourself.
Commencing Thursday 22nd of July 7-8pm 2010
7 weeks $205 with Jan Louis - Him
PERSONAL SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT - 1
An ongoing, disciplined program of spiritual studies for teachers who are working physically at Advanced level. This is an established, senior class with a focus on practical World Service, applying spiritual priciples to the challenges of daily living and teaching.
Monday 6-7pm
4 Terms $225 per Term with Di Lucas
PERSONAL SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT - 2
A new group for people who are ready to work in a disciplined and self-motivated program of meditation, study of the Tibetan and discussion.
Wednesday 8-9pm
4 Terms $225 per Term with Di Lucas
THE YOGIC WISDOMS TRAIL
The Yogic Wisdoms Trail - a
new Course for 2010 tracing the Wisdom Teachings through the ages up till now.
What have we gained?
What have we lost?
What has changed - and why?
Are there any immutables?
Who were the 'Masters'?
Are there any 'Masters' now?
Saddhus, Swamis and Gurus.
Caves, monastries and mountain
retreats.
The Himalayan story.
The Tibetan story.
The India story.
The ancient texts.
Yoga in the Aquarian Age and
much more!
On Mondays at 7.00-8pm with Lucille Wood.
4 Terms $225 per term
THE LONG JOURNEY
The Long Journey sets our greater understanding of the Spiritual Journey. The evolution of Spirit in matter has been a long long journey - one of which we are all a part.
Where and why did it start?
What is its purpose?
Where is it heading?
This unit explores the
evolution of Spirit from Creation to now
- an awareness of the 'Big Bang' from spiritual and scientific
perspectives and what that really means in human terms. It also sets the pattern for Spiritual as well as evolutionary
unfoldment, allowing us to see a little more clearly the many, different paths
the evolving spiritual awareness has taken.
A Course to stretch your horizons to see the bigger picture and your place in it all. Not for the faint hearted but definitely will re-shape your vision of the world!!
Tuesday 7-8pm with Lucille Wood
4 TERMS $225 per term
TRANSFORMING HUMAN
A classic Course in self-growth and understanding. This signature Course brings positive change and empowerment – just ask anyone who has done it!
This Course is the ‘Manual for Life’ that you should have received at birth but didn’t! It will Challenge. It will explain. It will guide. It will reveal the reasons for our stalled growth and the blockages to our progress and it will show you how to change and complete the process.
Wednesday 7-9pm
with Lucille Wood
2 Terms $435 per term
TOWARDS A PLANETARY VISION
A class in existence for some 40 plus years (with a few personnel changes!) Currently the group is exploring the works of David Spangler and his vision of the times we now find ourselves living in. This is a class for students with previous Spiritual Study group experience.
Wednesdays
11-12noon
with Lucille Wood
4
Terms $225 per term
the wisdom teachings
Do you ever wonder why some people seem to have it all together? Why some people just 'know'
things? Perhaps they know
something you don't yet know!
Maybe they've done the Introduction to the Wisdom Teachings at Gita!
The Wisdom Teachings are just that - the gathered wisdom of the Ages -
things which have been tried and tested for aeons and proven to work. Understandings which makes sense of
life and help us to live with understanding and lightness.
They are Spiritual truths - but not religious dogma - people from all
faiths and none are enriched by them.
The Wisdom Teachings give meaning to life - join us if you'd like
some!
Thursdays at 7.00pm with Di
Studying the major questions of life together in a group with Spiritual guidance, meditation and discussion helps to make sense of life.
THE GITA SUITE OF POST GRADUate courses for yoga teachers
1. TEACHING PROGRESSIVE YOGA RELAXATION
.The classic Course exploring the role of deep progressive Relaxation in
healing and emotional Wellness. An in depth exploration of the how's
and why's, plus insights and counselling skills to deal with the
results of “deep Cleansing”.
2. TEACHING MEDITATION
Meditation is the current buzzword and “fix all” for everything,
according to the latest reports from America. What is it ? How does it
work ? How do we know? Drawing on our yoga heritage and experiences,
this Course explores the various types of meditation and the
difficulties people experience, along with some insights and solutions.
3. TEACHING THE HIDDEN WISDOMS IN YOGIC PHILOSOPHY
The difficulties and pressures of life today push people to ask the why questions - why me? why now why this?
The Eternal Wisdom teachings have held the answers down through the
ages for those who are ready to explore and learn from them. This
Course is for teachers who are ready to go beyond the physicality of
Hatha Yoga teaching and introduce their students to the basics of the
deeper aspects of Yogic philosophy.
4. TEACHING PRANAYAMA
The art of breathing is all but lost - along with the wealth of
information and understandings that underpin conscious, effective
breathing. Explore the wisdom, behind the breath and distribution of
prana and unlock the health and vitality it holds. This Course includes
familiar and lesser known pranayama and how to teach them effectively.
5. TEACHING YOGA TO CHILDREN
This Course, based on Di's many years of experience is far more than
creating an interesting and entertaining Yoga program suitable for
children. It explores the Spiritual connections, the hormonal changes
and the Soul’s purpose for this life, as well as acknowledging the age
related needs, developmental stages and changes.
6. TEACHING PRE NATAL YOGA
Teaching Pre-Natal is about nurturing the incoming Soul and its chosen
parents. It is about balancing the hormones as the body builds a new
life within the mother. It is about supporting the partnership and the
changing roles within it. All this and more - including suitable
postures and pranayamas for the mother to be!
7. ANATOMY, PHYSIOLOGY AND HEALTH FOR TEACHERS
Many of our students will have no idea what is inside their skin! To be
able to teach with a clear understanding of the body structure and
mechanics, enriches our students ability to enjoy their yoga. Learn how
to enrich that experience with a knowledge of the energies and forces
which empower and vitalise the body. We are more then we appear be!
Explore this, and more,as we draw on the ancient yogic texts and modern
scientific research in this ‘full-on' Course.
8. ETHICS, RESPONSIBILITIES AND KARMA FOR TEACHERS
In a world fraught with litigation and challenge, it is vital that
teachers understand their role clearly. This relates to our Spiritual
responsibilities as well, especially as Karma continues from life to
life and difficulties experienced now, or in the future, may well be
related to our past actions!
9. TECHNIQUES FOR TEACHING IN A CHANGING WORLD
Boardrooms, school gyms, and many other class settings create
challenges for teachers, never experienced before. How to handle the
visually impaired or physically limited student? How to deal with the
interruptions and noise of thoughtless neighbours? How to handle
students’ questions and challenges. To teach effectively in a changing
and challenging world is our aim!
10. THE HIDDEN WISDOMS IN YOGIC PHILOSOPHY
The question is often asked ”Just what is the Philosophy behind the
Yoga? What is the theory, the thinking, the deeper wisdoms which
underpin this age old way of living?” Understanding the ‘why’ of
something always enriches us and helps us to improve the ‘how to’s’.
Join us for this overview and insight into the deeper teachings in yoga.
Please
call us on (03) 9416 3272 to indicate your interest in any of these
Courses. They are open to all Gita trained teachers and teachers who are
members of the Yoga Teachers Association Of Australia (YTAA).
Everyone needs a little help now and then, especially in today’s busy, impersonal world. Supportive services are for the whole person! One of the first lessons in yoga is about Self Responsibility - the responsibility each of us has to take care of ourselves well, in order that we do not become a burden on others (it is a well known fact, that it takes at least three people to look after one bedridden person!) Hence it is vital that we support our yogic efforts to be healthy with other synergistic services.
The Gita Library houses a unique collection of Yoga and Health related books, many of which are out of print classics, as well as modern texts dealing with Research, Medical and Scientific information. There is also a Biography and Travel section, along with journals, research papers and periodicals associated with yoga . The Library is always open for reading, and books may be borrowed by Gita library members.
Counselling
A Spiritual perspective on what the soul may be trying to achieve in a given situation is a very valuable insight which can change your life. Such insights offer us pathways for growth and change which lead us forward, out of the depressingly ‘ stuck’ state of being. Usually a single session, with a follow up six weeks later to consolidate, is enough to empower us to change and move on. Appointments can be made at Reception.
Naturopathy with Jose
Honouring the body’s own natural healing processes and supporting them to be the best they can be, is the role of Naturopathy. It may involve herbs, supplements, dietary change, physical movement ,deep relaxation or counselling - or a combination of these. Jose Goossens is our Gita Naturopath, who is also a Health Lecturer, a qualified Nurse, Yoga teacher and Counsellor. With a broad range of experience and expertise to draw upon, Jose can find the simplest way to healing and wellness for you. Appointments via Reception.
Structural corrections with Mark
Mark Andrewartha is skilled in
diagnostic work. He is a practitioner familiar with medical and rehab
cases from medical referrals and workcare, and enjoys a high success rate. Structural correction and joint mobilisation, streching, trigger point, therapy, cupping, needling, and mayofascial release are just some of the techniques utilitised by Mark. This multi disciplinary approach makes him excell in this healing field.
Swedish Massage with Alison
This relaxing massage choice uses a combination of alternate firm and gentle flowing strokes that will alleviate tension and muscle aches and pains, whilst energising and invigorating the body. The massage will be tailored to your specific needs and can be used as part of a Mind-Body Medicine treatment plan, or, can be enjoyed separately for a relaxing, nurturing experience.
Massage with Lorraine
Aromatherapy is the art of healing using pure essential oils. Essential oils are nature's medicines - highly concetrated extracts harvested from flowers, herbs, spices, woods and grasses. Essential oils can change the way we feel. They can uplift, calm and balance and are a wonderful antidote to stress. Massage can be one of the best ways to enjoy this wonderful therapy, because you receive the therapeutic benefits of the essential oils as well as the healing power of the massage.
Lorraine McCleave has a passionate interest in health and holistic therapies which comes from many years as a yoga practitioner and teacher. She trained at the Australian College of Natural Medicine and has qualifications in Aromatherapy, Massage and Reflexology.
Reflexology with Robyn and Lorraine
Reflexology is based on the understanding that a microcosm of our entire body is represented in our feet, hands and other areas of the body. It is preventative and holistic, activating the body's natural healing powers and returning it to a state of equilibrium. Reflex points are gently stimulated to activate healing within the corresponding areas of the body. We believe that Reflexology and Gita Yoga compliment one another as both have specific focus on the energy and endocrine systems in the body and work to bring the body back to homeostasis.
Robyn Lyons has been teaching Gita Yoga since 1985 and received her Diploma in Reflexology from the Australian College of Natural Medicine in 2005. Lorraine McCleave is also available for Reflexology treatments.
Mind-Body Medicine
Becoming aware of how the mind affects our choices, decisions,
directions and outcomes could be the key to unlocking great potential
and change. Mind-Body Medicine assists with understanding &
transforming health, relationships and reactions to life challenges. It
can also assist with stress, pain, energy loss, grief and personal
‘blockages’. Blending science with Eastern and Western philosophies, it
allows safe exploration of the multidimensional fabric of life. MBM uses a variety of tools that may include Holistic Counselling, Flower
Essence Therapy, Topical work, Acu-ear points, Imagery, and discussion that
may include lifestyle and diet, and more. Alison Corsie is a qualified Mind - Body - Medicine practitioner.
Drawing on a decade of experience in the practice and teaching of
Yoga, she will provide a grounded insightful and safe forum for your
treatment.
Kinesiology
Brett Eastwood is a registered Holistic Kinesiology practitioner who is passionate about people reaching their full potential in life. By using a variety of techniques, including counselling, gentle physical corrections, flower essences, homeopathy, accupressure and colour and sound. He blends eastern and western tradition to enable you to find the inner balance which will create health and wellbeing. A diverse number of conditions can be treated this way.
All sessions are available at GITA by appointment 9416 3272
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