Hatha Yoga - alignment based
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Our Wednesday morning class is level 3, taught by Jim Huxley. Influenced by the Iyengar method of Hatha Yoga with a strong emphasis on detail, precision and alignment in the performance of posture and breath control to gain strength, mobility and stability.
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Detail, precision, alignmentThe Iyengar method of Hatha Yoga is grounded in the eight limbs of yoga as articulated in the aphorisms (Yoga Sutra) of Patanjali. In this context, yoga is built on a foundation of ethics (yama) and personal discipline (niyama), the postures (asanas) and breathing (pranayama) are practised for the body health and vital energy expansion. Control of the senses (pratyahara) or introspection is practiced so that non-identification with mind fluctuations be trained, which together with concentration (dharana) might lead to meditation (dhyana). Absorption of the Infinite (Samadhi) or illumination is the eighth limb.
Jim's Hatha class includes a sequence of Hatha Yoga postures and techniques, approached from the dense to the subtle senses, which include releasing and invigorating the body, calming the mind and observing the self. The practice and values are gradually introduced in a way that leads the students to a broader self-awareness (body, mind, feelings) and self-enquiry. The practices evolve gradually and allows any student to accomplish as instructions are provided steadily, as well as the use of props are suggested so that each person might find a balanced and stable posture. “…in the asanas, the various parts of the body have to be positioned in their correct places, so that each individual part as well as the various physiological systems may function to their best potential. Minutiae of the postures are explored to penetrate remote anatomical layers of the body.” B.K.S. Iyengar in Yoga, the Iyengar Way. There is an emphasis on where the student is – physical, mental, and emotionally – so from that point onwards, each one might build a solid and more conscious connection within and strive for a better condition, more healthy, focused, and peaceful. More about Jim Huxley |
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Information & Protocol
- Kookaburra Creek Yoga Centre is a fully equipped hills studio with onsite parking.
- Bring a non-breakable drinking water-bottle.
- Yoga is practiced barefoot. Shoes are not to be worn inside.
- Please advise your teacher if you have an injury or illness.
- The cost of each class is $12 per session.
- You may purchase class passes (5 $60 / 10 $120) Please email to order.
- Map and contact details