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PHYSICAL HATHA YOGA tell me more
SPIRITUAL PHILOSOPHY AND MEDITATION CLASSES tell me more
Gita Hatha Yoga Classes |
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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.
INTRODUCTORY tell me more
GENERAL tell me more
INTERMEDIATE tell me more
ADVANCED tell me more
GENTLE tell me more
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THERAPEUTIC tell me more
RELAXATION tell me more
PYR INTENSIVE tell me more
PRE-NATAL tell me more
PRICE STRUCTURE tell me more
INTRODUCTION TO GITA YOGA
- 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 or Thursday at 6.00pm.
$215 for 10 X 1 hour sessions
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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
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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
Please contact us for details of time.
$205 10 Lessons
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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
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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
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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 7.00 PM
$205 10 Lessons
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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
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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!!
Commences Thursday 30 April at 7.00pm for 7 weeks. Phone us on 03 9416 3272 to book your place. $215.00 for 7 weeks.
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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 four videos 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
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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.
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FURTHER INFORMATION
Further information regarding the TIMETABLE, TERM STRUCTURE
FULL MOON MEDITATION , YOGA RETREATS, S.P.A DAYS
and other SPECIAL EVENTS are available on the TIMETABLE page
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Spiritual philosophy and meditation classes
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!
INTRODUCTION TO MEDITATION tell me more
PERSONAL SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT - 1 tell me more
PERSONAL SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT - 2 tell me more
QUANTUM PHYSICS AND SPIRITUALITY tell me more
SPIRITUALITY IN THE 21ST CENTURY tell me more
TRANSFORMING HUMAN tell me more
RECIPES FOR LIVING tell me more
ENERGIES IN ACTION tell me more
EXPLORING THE SPIRITUAL PATH tell me more
ONE SPIRIT PROGRAM tell me more
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MEDITATION - an introduction
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.
Thursday 7-8pm 7 weeks $205 with Lucille Wood
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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
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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
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Quantum Physics and Spirituality
The coming of
the age of Consciousness! For so many
centuries Spirituality and Science were deemed to be at opposite
polarities. Now we see how each is exploring the same meaning of life and existence questions from different perspectives.
Monday 7-8pm
4 Terms $225 per term with Lucille Wood
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Spirituality in the 21st century
An ongoing study
group exploring various aspects of the Wisdom teachings with their very
practical application in daily life.
"It's easy to be
a saint on the mountain top with no-one to upset us. Can we be as saintly in the busy market
place?" Margrit Segesman.
Monday 7-8pm
4
Terms $225 per term with Di Lucas
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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
4 Terms $435 per term with Lucille Wood
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RECIPES FOR LIVING
Many years of living and experience have been gathered together in this Wednesday esoteric group. Our 2009 project is to draw this together as a resource book on birthing, living and dying for the general public.
Wednesdays
11-12noon
4
Terms $225 per term with Lucille Wood
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ENERGIES IN ACTION
Building on the study of the Seven Ray energies, we explore their application and effects in our lives. We also explore the Zodiac and planets as they act as relay stations for the Ray energy.
Tuesdays 7-8pm
4
Terms $225 per term with Lucille Wood
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EXPLORING THE SPIRITUAL PATH
From time
immemorial there have been people who ‘know' things - those understandings that
make a difference to life - allowing us to be more fully our true selves.
This
introductory course familiarises us with the basic concepts of life and
rebirth, karma, self responsibility and energy usage. A must for everybody - it makes sense of
life!
Wednesdays 12 noon to 1.00pm
4
Terms $225 per term with Di Lucas
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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 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.
4. 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.
5. 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!
6. 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.
7. 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!
8. 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!
9. 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.
10. 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.
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).
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Supportive services
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.
At Gita we provide:
LIBRARY tell me more
COUNSELLING tell me more
NATUROPATHY tell me more
MASSAGE tell me more
KINESIOLOGY tell me more
Library
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
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.
Massage
The power of therapeutic touch is scientifically proven to reduce adrenal overload, increase immune function and release healing endorphins. Specific massage is valuable for releasing muscular trauma , stiffness and limitations caused by old injuries. Mark Andrewartha is skilled in many forms of massage and excels in diagnostic work. He is a practitioner familiar with medical and rehab cases from medical referrals, and enjoys a high success rate. He is also a wonderful relaxation masseur.
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. Sessions are by appointment at GITA.
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