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Courses & Classes

What we teach
Yoga postureManly Yoga and Meditation Centre offers a range of courses and casual classes. All classes are 1.5 hour and consist of postures, breathing practices, relaxation and meditation.

Yoga postures
taught in class begin gently and are explored in a non-competitive atmosphere with an emphasis on steadiness, comfort and awareness. The postures help invigorate the body, improve health and flexibility, and remove tensions.

Breathing practices aim to awaken, balance and expand the life energy within us. The practices induce relaxation and help ease mental and emotional disturbances.

Relaxation practices
help de-stress body and mind and support healing. Yoga Nidra™ is the main practice for deeply relaxing all layers of our being.

Meditation practices
cultivate awareness, calmness and serenity. Ultimately, meditation brings a deeper understanding of our inner nature and is a tool for enhancing concentration, will power and reducing stress.

For more information about Satyananda Yoga Practices click here.

 

Courses & Classes

By attending a course you will steadily progress in your learning and experience of the yoga practices. Manly Yoga and Meditation Centre offers a variety of courses, including:

Introductory Yoga Level 1

This course is designed to support new students in learning an appropriate foundation of yoga practices, including postures, breathing practices, relaxation and meditation techniques for their physical, mental and inner well being. Students are encouraged to practice at their own level of comfort and capacity and are shown ways of varying the yoga practices to support their individual flexibility, fitness and health needs. The course may be repeated as required.

Introductory Yoga Level 2

This course is for students who have completed an Introductory Level 1 course and who are now wishing to extend their experience and knowledge of the various practices of yoga. Students are also introduced to an understanding of the energy body and how yoga practices influence the well being of this subtle aspect of the personality. Students need to consult their teacher before enrolling and purchase the Asana, Pranayama, Mudra and Bandha yoga text book. The course may be repeated as required.

Progressive Yoga

Building on Introductory Level 2, in this course students progress into deeper levels of postures, breathing and meditation techniques. Students are also introduced to the philosophies of yoga to help them integrate their understanding of yoga into their everyday lives. The course may be repeated as required.

Experienced Yoga

This course is designed to support experienced practitioners of yoga who are established in a solid regular home practice. At this level, students are also encouraged to participate in further training and experience of yoga by attending workshops and retreats offered at our residential yoga centres. This course is conducted on a term-by-term basis. Please consult your yoga teacher.

Meditation Course

This course is an introduction to the theory and practice of meditation - leading to inner stillness, balance and harmony within the personality. Students will also learn postures, breathing practices and relaxation techniques to help lead them into a meditation practice.

Prenatal Yoga

This course includes gentle postures, breathing techniques, relaxation and meditation for prenatal students to support them in pregnancy, birth and motherhood. This popular course can be joined at any time.

Casual Classes

Casual classes are taught at a level suitable for beginners and experienced students. These classes may be joined at any time and are available to everyone. They are held during and in between terms. Booking is not required.

Family Yoga

This creative class is for children up to 10 years and their parents. The class is conducted once a term and the yoga practices are built on each season of the year. This is an opportunity for parents and children to interact and learn simple yoga postures, breathing practices and relaxation techniques in a tranquil and non-competitive environment – fun for all! Contact the yoga centre for the date of the next class.

Specialised Yoga Classes
Specialised yoga classes are also available, including yoga for seniors, yoga for teenagers, family yoga (for children up to 10 and their parents), and yoga for cancer. Specialised classes are conducted on a term-by-term basis. Please contact the yoga centre for more information.

 


Timetable
Term 4, 13 October - 20 December

Download a PDF of the timetable

DAY TIME DURATION DESCRIPTION
Monday 8.45am 1.5 hour Seniors Casual
Monday 10.30am 1.5 hour Seniors Casual
Monday 10.30am 1.5 hour General Casual
Monday 6.15pm 1.5 hour Introductory 1
Monday 6.15pm 1.5 hour Introductory 2
Monday 6.15pm 1.5 hour Progressive
Monday 8.00pm 1.5 hour Introductory 1
Monday 8.00pm 1.5 hour Introductory 2
Monday 8.00pm 1.5 hour Progressive
       
Tuesday 10.30am 1.5 hour General Casual
Tuesday 6.15pm 1.5 hour Introductory 1
Tuesday   6.15pm 1.5 hour Introductory 2
Tuesday 6.15pm 1 hour Meditation 1
Tuesday 8.00pm 1.5 hour General Casual
Tuesday             8.00pm 1.5 hour 6 Week Beginners Yoga & Meditation Course
       
Wednesday 10.00am 1.5 hour Introductory 1
Wednesday 10.00am 1.5 hour Introductory 2
Wednesday 6.15pm 1.5 hour Introductory 1
Wednesday 6.15pm 1.5 hour Introductory 2
Wednesday 6.15pm 1.5 hour Progressive
Wednesday 8.00pm 1.5 hour Introductory 1
Wednesday 8.00pm 1.5 hour Introductory 2
Wednesday 8.00pm 1.5 hour Progressive
       
Thursday 10.00am 1.5 hour Progressive
Thursday 6.30pm 1.5 hour Prenatal
Thursday 6.30pm 1.5 hour 6 Week Beginners Yoga & Meditation Course
       
Saturday 8.00am 1.5 hour Introductory 1
Saturday 8.00am 1.5 hour General Casual
Saturday 10.00am 1.5 hour General Casual
Saturday 3.00pm 1.5 hour 6 Week Experienced Yoga & Meditation Course

 

Enrolment

Download a PDF of the enrolment form

6 week course (including GST)

Commencing
Tues 11th Nov 8-9.30pm Beginners
Thurs 13th Nov 6.30-8pm Beginners
Sat 15th Nov 3-4.30pm Experienced

Full Fee - $95.00
Pension Concession Card or Health Care Card - $85.00

10 week course (including GST)

Full fee - $160.00
Pension Concession Card or Health Care Card - $100.00

General Casual Classes

Full fee - $18

10 class voucher - $160.00

Pension Concession Card or Health Care Card - $12.00

10 class voucher - $100.00

All 10 Class vouchers valid for 3 months

Please book and pay before the start of each term.
Eftpos and credit card facilities are available.
Cheques are payable to Manly Yoga and Meditation Centre.

To enrol, please contact the Centre or send your enrolment form and cheque payment to:
Manly Yoga and Meditation Centre
27 Pittwater Road
Manly, NSW, 2095

Flexible class attendance
The Centre offers a number of different times for people to attend classes and courses and so cater for the needs of students with a range of work and family commitments. If you are enrolled in a course and are unable to attend your regular class, the yoga centre supports you to make up your class at a more appropriate time, or transfer to another course (where available) within the term.

What to bring
Please bring a large towel or sarong to lie on and wear loose comfortable clothing.

All yoga rooms are carpeted. Yoga is best practiced on an empty stomach, so we recommend not eating for up to 2 hours before class. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to class.