Yoga
Our yoga instructor is Johanna Brown. Having practiced yoga for the past 10 years, it has been her silent partner in her own growth and evolution, both physically and spiritually. She has her Level 1 Certification in yoga teaching at Samadhi Yoga. She practices in the hatha, vinyasa and dynamic /power yoga styles. Johanna’s aspiration is to encourage others to be nurtured by incorporating yoga and making lifestyle choices that help them move toward experiencing joy and balance in life. “All things are difficult before they are easy”
Hatha yoga
Hatha Yoga tries to achieve balance between body and mind, as well as attempting to free the more subtle spiritual elements of the mind through physical poses or asanas, breathing techniques or pranayama’s or meditation.
Asanas are various body positions designed to improve health and remove diseases in the physical, causal, and subtle bodies. The postures can make you feel relaxed for a long period of time. The regular practice of Asanas will grant the practitioner muscle flexibility and bone strength, as well as non-physical rewards such as the development of will power, concentration, and self-withdrawal.
Pranayama is derived from the words "prana" (life-force or energy source) and "ayama" (to control). It is the science of breath control. This is an important part of Hatha Yoga because the yogis of old times believed that the secret to controlling one's mind can be unlocked by controlling one's breath. The practice of Pranayama can also help unleash the dormant energies inside our body.
The practice of Hatha Yoga can help you recognize your hidden physical and mental potentials. Through the continued performance of Asanas, you will gain flexibility and strength, and learn to be more relaxed under otherwise stressful situations.
What should you bring to a yoga class?
- Mat
- Water bottle
- Blanket for relaxation time
Yoga is currently running on a Tuesday night at 7pm in the Meeting Room, West Pennant Hills Community Centre, George Thornton Reserve, View Street, West Pennant Hills. The cost of the sessions is $15. Please refer to our terms and conditions for details of payments.
We are looking to expand the classes to other times and days very soon.