PHYSICAL HATHA YOGA tell me more

SPIRITUAL PHILOSOPHY AND MEDITATION CLASSES tell me more

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.

INTRODUCTORY tell me more

GENERAL tell me more

INTERMEDIATE tell me more

ADVANCED tell me more

GENTLE tell me more

THERAPEUTIC tell me more

RELAXATION tell me more

PYR INTENSIVE tell me more

PRE-NATAL tell me more

PRICE STRUCTURE tell me more

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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.

MONDAY - SATURDAY Various times.
$205 for 5 x 2 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
$195 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

TUESDAY 7PM
$195 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
$195 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
$195 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 7.00 PM
$195 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.
$195 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!!

Phone us on 03 9416 3272 for details of the next Course.

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

PRICE STRUCTURE

INTRODUCTION TO GITA YOGA $205

10 GENERAL HATHA YOGA CLASSES $195

20 GENERAL HATHA CLASSES $345

30 GENERAL HATHA CLASSES $485

SINGLE CLASSES $22.50

MONTHY PASS $205 (unlimited Hatha and Relaxation if paid by the 1st of the month)

YEARLY PASS (if paid by 1st of February ) $2050 unlimited Hatha & Relaxation.

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!

Courses in the first semester 2008:

INTRODUCTION TO MEDITATION tell me more

PERSONAL SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT - A tell me more

PERSONAL SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT - B tell me more

QUANTUM PHYSICS AND SPIRITUALITY tell me more

SPIRITUALITY IN THE 21ST CENTURY tell me more

TRANSFORMING HUMAN tell me more

ENERGIES OF THE SPIRITUAL YEAR tell me more

THE SEVEN RAYS tell me more

DISCOVERING THE WISDOM TEACHINGS tell me more

ONE SPIRIT PROGRAM tell me more


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.

Thursdays 7-8pm 7 weeks $195 with Lucille Wood

PERSONAL SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT - A

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.

Mondays 6-7pm
4 Terms $215 per Term with Di Lucas

PERSONAL SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT - B

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.

NB. students must be working at Advanced level Hatha.

Wednesdays 6-7pm
4 Terms $215 per Term with Di Lucas

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.

Mondays 7-8pm

4 Terms  $215 per term with Lucille Wood

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.

Mondays 7-8pm

4 Terms $215 per term with Di Lucas

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.

The next Course will commence in Term 1 2009.

Energies of the spiritual year

The Ageless Wisdom flows to us in the modern world through a calendar of major events such as Full Moons, Solstices, festivals and feasts.  This class will explore these from a Spiritual perspective, asking why they affect us and how we can best use these cyclic energies

Wednesdays 11-12noon

4 Terms $215 per term with Lucille Wood

The seven rays

‘The Rays' are what create all that is.  Nothing exists out of these Universal energies.  A vast subject!  We will strive to create a basic framework of understanding of the seven Radiations or energy streams.

Tuesdays 7-8pm

4 Terms $215 per term with Lucille Wood

Discovering the wisdom teachings

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 8-9pm and ALSO 6.00pm to 7.00pm

4 Terms $215 per term with Di Lucas

ONE SPIRIT

A New Meditation Program for Our Times

WHAT IS THE ONE SPIRIT PROGRAM ?

Gita's 'One Spirit' meditation program was born out of a desire to make the world a better place. To create inner space for individuals to make a change in order that the world may change.

WHY ONE SPIRIT ?

Beacause that ultimately that is all there is ! One Humanity - regardless of race or colour. We are all on this one planet earth whether we live on this continent or any other.

WHAT IS THE AIM OF ONE SPIRIT ?

Through meditation to create a greater awareness of our spirituality and interdependace with each other and with the planet. To use every known means to educate and inform humanity to understand this fragile planet and all life and intentions upon it.

WHEN ?

Friday nights 7-8 pm .

WHERE ?

At GITA International Yoga 16 Hoddle Street Abbotsford Victoria Australia

Phone: 03 9416 3272

WHO CAN ATTEND ?

Everyone is welcome. Bring your friends an family. Bring anyone who wants to help create a better world.

WHAT DOES IT COST ?

Traditionally our Full Moon meditations are free, the other Friday Meditations will carry a suggested donation of $10, which will be administered by the KHUTI Foundation (GITA's Trust Foundation for philanthropic outreach)

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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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