My favourite mantra when it comes to yoga? “Focus on how it feels on the inside, not how it looks on the outside”.
I personally fell in love with yoga around 10 years ago, when I walked away from a class realising that there was nothing else in my life that made me feel such a deep level of inner calm and peace, yet also so alive and energised at the same time!
MY APPROACH TO YOGA
YOGA TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONS
Stephanie is a trained Yoga Teacher and dedicated yogi. Steph has completed extensive training which includes foundational Hatha training (200 hours) and specialised training in Yin Yoga (110 hours).
Stephanie takes a trauma and mental health-informed approach, creating a safe inclusive practice that is accessible for all people and bodies. Steph’s classes are body-positive and non-performative, and pay respect to the traditional lineages of Classical Hatha Yoga.
-Teaching Yoga for Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, & Body Image 50 hours : Sarah Ball {2021}
-Deconstruct to Reconstruct (Accessibility) : Alexandria Crow {2021}
-Patanjali Yoga Sutras 50 hours : Michelle Cassidy {2020}
-Myofascial Release, MyoYin & Spine Anatomy 60 hrs : Jo Phee {2019}
-Anatomy & Physiology of Yoga : Synergy Online Course {2019}
-Yoga Teacher Training 200 hours : Vinyasa Yoga, Rishikesh India {2018}
-Yin Yoga 50 hours : Terra Firma Yoga {2018}
-Two 10-day Vipassana Courses {2016, 2019}
> Do you want to start practicing yoga but feel overwhelmed with how to get started?
> Do you want to feel confident that you know what yoga is, how to practise safely, and adapt the practice to your needs and wants?
> Would you like to learn yoga from a traditional and holistic perspective with a focus on mindful movement rather than just the exercise element?
> Would you like to learn about the fundamentals of yoga in a small, safe group setting with real-time support?
Overview:
My approach to teaching yoga is authentic, gentle, nurturing, and fun. The style of yoga I am offering in this course will be mainly Vinyasa (mindful movements coordinated with the breath) with some static holds from a classical Hatha yoga perspective.
Each session in this course is a mix of information, detailed break down of postures, a guided yoga practice, and question time. It will provide you with a foundation of what yoga is, a safe functional approach to physical practice, and a brief introduction to meditation & yogic breathing exercises.
Topics include: yoga history, philosophy, the 8 limbs of yoga, guidelines for a safe practice, props, meditation, mindfulness, breath awareness, how to focus the mind, physical health through yoga, and of course over 25 poses.
Who is it for:
Anyone who is either completely new to yoga or relatively new in the sense that perhaps you have only recently started attending classes. You DO NOT need to be flexible, fit, or hyper-mobile to practice yoga. Regardless of whether you have injuries or health conditions, this course suits anyone open to trying!
Each course is run with a small group only (no more than 8 participants). This allows me to provide personalised one-on-one guidance of how to adapt your practice to suit your needs, wants, and body. For example, if you have a certain health challenge or injury, as best I can, I will offer specific modifications for you.
As a trauma & mental health-informed teacher this course will be presented in a way that is safe, inclusive, and accessible to all.
What you receive:
– 4 x 1.5 hour Sessions
– 45+ page Downloadable Manual
– 3 x Bonus Yoga Classes (videos to keep)
– Unlimited Support & Individual Guidance
Investment: $95 AUD. Some concession rates available, please contact me to discuss.
When: 2023 dates coming soon.
Where: ONLINE via Zoom.
Feedback from students who have attended my classes:
Stephanie is an amazing yoga instructor. she is very kind and patient and as a beginner I enjoy her classes so much – Donya.
Stephanie is a very supportive, friendly and passionate teacher that makes each class a wonderful experience. I would highly recommend you to anyone who wants to join a yoga class – Jaleh.
Stephanie is absolutely amazing. Her classes are gentle yet physically challenging and leave you feeling calm, relaxed, and mentally refreshed. She designs her classes in a way to cater for all levels of ability. Steph is truly caring, thoughtful and highly knowledgable. Highly recommend her – Natalie.
Steph is such a wonderful yoga and meditation practitioner and instantly makes you feel calm, welcomed and most importantly safe. Steph works with you in a holistic and client centred manner to make sure the practice feels good for you. I left the yoga class feeling grounded, calm and more resilient to take on the week ahead- Sarah.
If you have any questions, please email me. I’d love to have you join us!
*Refunds are accepted up to 7 days prior to the first session for full priced tickets. No refunds for early bird pricing. If for some reason the course can’t go ahead face-to-face, such as a lockdown, an online version of the course will run instead but regardless everyone will be entitled to a refund in this scenario.
Register your interest now for my next Yoga Foundations Course and you will receive the early bird discounted rate first!
YOGA CLASSES - NORTH MELBOURNE
WHERE TO FIND ME TEACHING:
Classes currently on pause until 2023 due to maternity leave.
Private 1:1 Yoga Sessions
These are personalised sessions tailored specifically to your needs and preferences at a time that suits you. There are two options available: Movement-focused Private Yoga sessions or Yoga for Anxiety sessions (read more here).
Yoga Private Sessions (Movement-Focused)
These 60-minute one to one sessions focus on mindful movement at a pace you like (slow & static or faster flowing sequences). The session will be tailored to your individual needs and preferences to energise, harmonise, and improve your physical wellness.
Sessions are suitable for both those new to yoga and more experienced students. One-to-one sessions are great for anyone wanting more extensive guidance than a group class can offer, anyone recovery from an injury or managing a chronic condition, those who find group classes unsuitable, or anyone wanting flexibility to fit yoga into their schedule.
You can choose what you would like the focus of each session to be, for example: general exercise, strengthening, enhancing flexibility, or using movement as a way to manage stress, to name a few. Elements of mindfulness and breathing techniques can be included to these sessions, however the focus is primarily on yoga movement.
Location: My Wellness Chiropractic treatment room.1036 Heidelberg Rd, Ivanhoe, Melbourne VIC 3079.
Available: Monday all day or Saturdays afternoons, various times available.
Prices:
-In-person 60-minute session also available.
-Online 60-minute session is $50.
Please note:
-If you are managing a serious health condition or injury or have recently had surgery of any kind you will need clearance from your health care professional that it is safe to participate in yoga.
-At present I can’t provide private yoga sessions to anyone who is pregnant or recently gave birth as this is outside my scope of professional practice.
–If you need to reschedule your session, minimum 24 hours notice is required. Please contact me by phone or email as soon as possible.
-Cancellations with less than 24 hours notice or no shows will incur a cancellation fee of $30.
-Some props are provided for sessions, of course if you have your own mat or other props please bring them along. You will be updated after booking of what to bring.
-Online sessions are held via Zoom, you will receive the meeting link and details to set up for online sessions in your booking email.
If you have any questions or want to confirm a private yoga session is right for you please email me at [email protected]
Yoga is a powerful tool for self-transformation. It asks us to bring our attention to our body and our breath, which helps us to still the fluctuations of the mind and be more present in the unfolding of each moment. - Patanjali Yoga Sutras.
I pay my deepest respects to my teachers & my teachers teachers for sharing with me the traditional teachings of Classical Hatha Yoga. I acknowledge & honour the home of these sacred and spiritual teachings, the lands of ancient India.
*PHOTOS: all photos on this page were taken during an organised photoshoot or with permission from those in the photos. I NEVER take photos during private sessions or group classes without consent prior. Maintaining the sanctity of yoga and privacy all of the students I work with is of upmost priority to me.
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