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I’ve completed my formal yoga teacher training at Nature Care College (Advanced Diploma) alongside of 14 years of practicing in Sydney with various teachers of yoga (mainly Hatha yoga in it’s various forms ie. Ashtanga, Iyengar and Hatha classes taught in a Vinyasa (flowing) style . Having a career as a professional dancer I have worked for companies such as Opera Australia, One Extra Dance Company, Dance North, Darc Swan, Queensland Opera, The New Zealand Opera and for the last 5 years toured extensively internationally with dance/theatre company Stretch Mk 1 (work that merges masks, movement, design & sculpture).As a teacher I am always in awe that such an ancient practice such as yoga can still be so relevant in today’s times and respect this lineage. I aim to teach from a place of authenticity making students feel comfortable in their quest for a stronger body, looser limbs, a fuller breath and a quieter mind. I look forward to expanding the practice you’ve/we’ve started creating, together. Namaste. | | |
|  | | Cecilie Farrar
I discovered Yoga eight years ago - initially expecting the practice to
complement
my professional dance practice by improving my strength and
flexibility. However, I soon discovered it's deeper and richer
benefits. Whilst living in New
York I completed my teacher training at Shri Yoga, Tribeca in the style of Dynamic
Vinyasa.
The beautiful heartfelt practice of Anusara Yoga through my
teacher/mentor Sadie Nardini, and my Ashtanga teacher Brendan McCall
have been particularly influential. More recently I participated in an
inspiring teacher workshop with Simon Low, whose specialty is Yin
(Restorative) Yoga.
My classes place emphasis on
movement with breath / meditation in motion. In teaching, I place
importance on moving with the breath (meditation in motion),
facilitating a sense of gracefully flowing from one posture to the next
whilst maintaining a safe awareness of postural alignment and
connection to your core strength.
I’m excited to be currently
rehearsing to perform at the opening night of the 2009 Sydney Festival
in a Yoga inspired dance piece, and look forward to flowing with you on
the mat.
Namaste.
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|  | | Tanya Voges
I have been performing as a dancer nationally and internationally for
many years. Discovering yoga has given me balance, allowed me to move
away from the ego and find a sense of self as well as develop strength
for injury prevention.
I am currently rehearsing to dance at the
Sydney Opera House with Opera Australia later in 2008, and furthering
my studies of Anatomy with one of Australia’s leading Yoga teachers-
Simon Borg-Oliver- on an Applied Anatomy and Physiology course for
Hatha Yoga.
“In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity”- Albert Einstein
My
classes focus on moving mindfully with the breath, allowing you to
develop core strength and relieve muscle tension. The occasional
challenging pose which we practice in the safety of yoga class, gives
you the opportunity to be more prepared to deal with challenges in your
career and personal lives. Yoga can enrich your life off the mat and
the only flexibility required is to have an open mind!
The
Beginners course will develop over the 10 weeks to give you the tools
and confidence to attend an open yoga class and the Open Yoga class is
appropriate for anyone with good health and level of fitness.
I look forward to meeting you and taking this journey through yoga together.
Namaste. | | |
|  | | John McWhorter
John McWhorter R.Y.T.
has been practicing for 14 years and teaching for nine. While yoga
initially brought physical stability, strength and openness, over time
it created the same mental result. In 2003 he let go of his career as a
journalist to pursue full time study at Yoga Arts in Byron Bay
Australia. Since graduating in 2003, he has worked as a river guide,
carpenter, writer and yoga teacher.
His classes combine
physical challenge with philosophical instruction, helping students
gain the skills needed to face the challenge of being human. They learn
that by following the yoga path, they can more gracefully accept life’s
challenges while helping create a more beautiful world for themselves
and others.
His training is eclectic, ranging from Ashtanga
and Iyengar asana styles to Vipassana meditation and Kirtan chanting.
His lighthearted approach encourages students to engage the mind, open
the body and touch the spirit within.
“Twenty years from now,
you’ll be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the
things you did. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe
harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.”
– Mark Twain
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