Bardon Yoga in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia | Gym/Physical fitness centre

Bardon Yoga

Locality: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Phone: +61 428 777 151

Address: 63 MacGregor Terrace Bardon 4065 Brisbane, QLD, Australia

Website: http://bardonyoga.com

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25.01.2022 News Flash Mat spaces are increasing after 12pm this Friday! Get booking! Beat the waitlist and reserve, reserve, reserve!!! Exciting news for all of us! @bardonyoga

24.01.2022 Super Human: Sundar From: Cupertino, CA Started practicing Bikram Yoga: in March 2011 at Bikram Yoga San Jose... Favourite posture: Toe Stand Pose Why practice Bikram Yoga: Two memorable dates: On August 8th 2008, I had a bicycle accident. Broken right arm, road rash on the entire left side of my body, and multiple simple fractures. After being in a shoulder length cast for 12 weeks and going through physiotherapy for another 6 months, the final conclusion was you have tendons caught in the metal screws which is a rare occurrence, but we could not predict how the tendons move after we put the metal in! We think removing the plate and screws is high risk, so you have to have steroid injections on a regular basis to relieve pain from the bursitis, unless you push yourself in physiotherapy and get enough strength in the hands, in which case we can remove the metal. It was a chicken and egg situation. I could not do the exercises because of the pain, no exercises meant metal doesn’t come off, a vicious cycle! Missed a promotion at work, could not be the man of the house, could not open my refrigerator door, let alone take the trash out, and could not lift my three year old daughter, like I used to. Just went into a downward spiral of being physically out of shape and mentally depressed. That is when a Russian physiotherapist told me I have done everything I can for you. At this point you have to overcome the pain. You are an Indian. You should know yoga. Go do it!. At first I was upset with the stereotyping. Sure, as a kid I was taught to sit in lotus pose for long times, but that is all the yoga we did as kids. She also told me go try the hot yoga. It helps in cases like yours. It was also the same time when my Mother-in-Law had broken her ankle and had her own struggles. We had two overweight depressed people going through a downward spiral in the house. One of my wife’s classmates happened to try Bikram Yoga in the Seattle area and he chimed in with you should try it. There are mixed reviews online, but you should try it. So that brings us to the second memorable date! March 11th, 2011, Friday morning 5:30 am. My MIL (mother in law) and me showed up bright and early, for our first yoga class at the old Bikram Yoga San Jose studio. A Japanese lady in a two piece greeted us and said I am your instructor. Both MIL and myself were expecting a pot bellied old Indian guy above the age of at least sixty, to be the teacher. A six pack sporting athletic Japanese woman in a two-piece bikini pushing us from the podium was already a twilight zone experience. We survived that class. I fainted in the office that afternoon and my colleagues took me to the hospital. The doctor diagnosed me with Vertigo symptoms and prescribed some pills. Just before I went to the pharmacy, my wife called me and said I checked online. Looks like dizziness is a normal symptom after you start this yoga. Don’t get the pills. Just go back and talk to someone at the yoga place. That was timely. Skipped the Saturday class and got some advice from a teacher and students outside class. Drink lots of water, and by lots we mean 2 or 3 times more than what you are used to, and come regularly was the advice. If one class was enough to send me to the hospital, we were wondering what come regularly might do?! My MIL liked the first class. She said You just paid 40 bucks for the two of us. We should at least give it another shot and see if we can go more times in the 10 days. If this is not something you can do, you can always stop! So off we went on Sunday at noon and it turns out a World Yoga Champion was teaching the class. She made Russel Crowe in the Gladiator movie look like a pussy cat. When I walked out of class, there was the buzzing noise of silence inside my head for a good two hours. I had sweat and somehow it felt like the skies opened and there was a downpour after a long time of clammy weather. After surviving that class, we both decided we could live through anything. We went 9/10 days on that introductory offer and continued to go 91/100 days. I lost 17 lbs, MIL lost 51 lbs, we were both walking, I was running again, was walking around with a smile on my face all the time and most importantly feeling a sense of accomplishment after every class. The grumpiness was gone. There were many milestones. I was able to bend back and put my hands on ankles during Camel pose on day 10, on the 100th class I was able to put my butt on the floor between my feet and have my heels touch the sides of my hips in Supta Vajrasana. The nerd in me was documenting all these things with great detail on my blog. A spreadsheet was started, with my weight measured after class, how many poses did I miss in every class, who taught me when, what I was paying on average in a membership. There were statistical plots and auto generated scripts to make this more fun, fun for me! My teachers at BYSJ repeatedly tell me, it is about the journey, not the destination. It is a practice. I like Bikram's quote, "To fall down is human, to get back up means you're a yogi! There was a time when I did not get it. After a few hundred classes, it did eventually dawn on me that eventually was a euphemism for maybe in your next birth, or the one after that. You are trying to get better than the 'you' that you were yesterday. You are trying to get better in the second set. That is all there is to it. The mind and body have to cross a few challenges to get to a happy place, and once it happens and the most interesting part is that it doesn’t last. That was another lesson learned. You cannot appreciate light without darkness and vice versa. To sum it up, what I have gained from this practice: 1. A stable weight, ability to eat a lot of great food and still have a stable weight 2. Glowing skin 3. No bad breath 4. Clean sinuses 5. Improved vision 6. Balance between strength and flexibility 7. Ability to calm down on demand 8. Ability to care about something while completely ignoring other things (this is a very important life skill which we use every day a zillion times but we have to perfect it as the ability to use this skill is inversely proportional to the urgency with which it is required). I may have gone all techie on you there with that last sentence. To put it with examples, when you are trying to listen to your wife screaming instructions at you from the kitchen while simultaneously watching an important cricket match, you need to have the ability to ignore your wife’s instruction and watch the match. The more critical the instruction, the more you should be able to ignore it. It is easier said than done. I might have gotten things mixed up in what to hear and what to ignore, but you get the point! Let’s get to my specific case with the arm! Before Bikram Yoga, I was overweight, depressed and it was all mostly because of the arm that looked frail with no muscle. The tendons were still rubbing against the screws. After about six months of the yoga, I went back to the hospital. There was enough muscle on the hand to make a case to the doctors to get rid of the metal and they agreed! The day after the surgery, I got right back into the hot room after BYSJ Owner and teacher Michelle said Come sit there. The heat is good for circulation. Just watching everyone else do the yoga and seeing it in your mind alone will help you. Make sure you clean the area well though. So I went and sat in the last row the entire class just getting used to the heat. Did that for two days, then started doing whatever I could on day 3. By day 6 was doing every pose. The band aids just fell off. My friends and family thought I was nuts, but inside, there was a feeling that things were getting better. It felt better. There were some weird things during the first few weeks after surgery. I was cutting my nails every three days only on the hand with the surgery. Hair was growing so fast on that arm, my kids called it the gorilla arm. There were three appointments scheduled post surgery after every month. When I went for the x-ray after the first month, the radiologist called back and said the doctor would like you to come visit him in person. He did not give me any more details. I was worried. At the follow up, the head of orthopaedics was there to meet me and he said It is all good news. You are healed. The reason I wanted to meet you, was that I have not seen anything like this before! Normally people with your physique take 3 months to heal and the holes in the bones close only after 3 months or more. Your bone looks completely closed in 30 days. You must have some amazing blood circulation to deposit that much calcium locally in such a short time or some amazing regenerative ability. Look, your hair on this arm is longer than the other one. Look at your nails! Did you do something special? Told him other than doing Bikram Yoga, nothing special. He said I am going to check this out and recommend it to other folks who might need it! For a few seconds I felt like Wolverine and Bikram Yoga had turned me into an X-man. Well eventually I could heal in seconds, couldn’t I? That was the biggest gain. Getting the usual life back, without metal in the hand, without pain, without clicking noises that came within the arm with blinding pain! Then came the magical moment where I actually lifted up my little one and threw her in the air and caught her. There were so many times she would run to me by force of habit and at the last minute would turn away knowing that my hands were useless. Two years after that accident, I was able to throw her up and catch her. What is more to gain?! That was the greatest gain and accomplishment. In the first six months, the biggest challenge was to finish the class with the metal in the arm. After the metal came off, the challenge was to do the poses. You see others in the room do a much better job and you want to try and replicate it. You know you are improving every day, a millimetre at a time but the mirror says you are not even close. The type A personality in you takes over and gets frustrated. After three years, the poses started looking closer to the real thing. By this time, I was doing 60 day challenges, going regularly to class and killing myself in every class and also going to some special classes taught by guest teachers. One person who made a big difference was a guest teacher called Jim Kallet. He taught an all day class and in one single day, made a huge difference to a lot of poses. It was like a dozen flashbulb moments in a day! I was fortunate that BYSJ got many more expert teachers to share their stories and techniques to help improve the practice. The challenge was no longer the asana. It was the breath. For the next year or two, the focus was on breathing through class. That made everything easier. You sit down a lot less. You know you can do it because it is all in your head. Then my job changed. I had to make a trip to Europe or Asia every third week. That meant keeping up with the personal goal of practicing 200 times a year, became the biggest challenge with all the travel days, jet lag and getting exposed to all the germs on planes and airports and hotel beds. Attendance can be a challenge. The last few years, it has been the biggest challenge. Push yourself to show up when in town, rain or shine, jet lag or not, low grade fever or not, work stress or not. You are happy, you go do yoga. You are sad, you go do yoga. You are mad, you go do a double! At this point, the challenge was perceiving the changes that seem to come ever so slowly. When progress or change is slow, you can feel a stagnation. Call it luck, chance or Karma, we had Brad Colwell come teach at BYSJ for a year. He asked me to try my hand at going to a yoga competition. I was laughing at the concept but after going through that experience, I got back my motivation to keep pushing myself. Going in front of an audience can be a humbling experience in so many ways. It got me grounded again. The great thing about Bikram Yoga teachers is that if they see you give it everything you got, they WILL help show you ways to improve on that! Each and every one of them! Bring your kids to yoga. I have been working on bringing my two daughters to class. Sometimes I wish I had found this yoga earlier, then I think of Bikram's most popular quote never too late, never too old, never too sick to start from scratch again." Bikram Yoga is the best gift you can give to your future, our future!

23.01.2022 Oh dont we love the bridges at the start of Hot Pilates?! Some of the great benefits from doing them at the start of the class include... - tightens glutes (tones butt)... - engages pelvic floor - prepares feet & legs - great for calves - safest way to strengthen lower back - creates compact muscle - works quickly & effectively Join Merilyn this Thursday night 6.30pm if you havent already booked in yet this week! @bardonyoga @patogirl2 #infernohotpilates

23.01.2022 So this is what is in store for our beloved studio. A Coles and a Liquorland. We have known something was coming for some time and it makes me feel so flat to have to announce it to you all but its best that its out in the open. Now more than ever I hope that we can cherish like never before the space while we have it and our community while we are still together.

21.01.2022 Dont forget it is still BYO props under the Covid Restrictions! Bring your towel and mat for hot yoga, resistance bands & weights also for Inferno Hot Pilates and of course a comfy cushion or bolster to Yin. Remember to clean your props before and after each class! Thank you & Namaste

21.01.2022 Are you ready for the week ahead? We are and cant wait to welcome you to class!! Dont forget to reserve and waitlist ahead @bardonyoga #bardonyoga

20.01.2022 Good news . Especially if you’re on the challenge. We have added two more classes to the schedule to help ensure we have enough room for everyone to get their classes in . Starts today! It’s Day 4 already and the studio is beginning to sparkle with all of your stars ! I have printed off more calendars for those who have decided to join in on the action. Last count we now have 53 people signed up. Super cool! See you soon #schedule #moreopportunities #gettingitdone #onedayatatime #bardonyogahasyourback #bardonbrisbane

18.01.2022 Who can name this pose? English & Sanskrit. 3 things to watch out for... 1. Bending standing leg... 2. Falling kicking leg 3. Interlocked fingers coming undone Alone or combined these are often the top 3 reasons students fall out of the pose! Start by working on your standing leg first then step by step work through the pose listening to the instructions! Remember yoga is a practice not a perfect

18.01.2022 Have you booked for Tuesday yet? Final places left for Merilyns IHP class at 6.30pm! Currently just 3 left!!! Hurry dont miss out! Join the waitlists for the other classes and dont forget Ally is teaching the 5.30pm OHY 45mins Virtual - a popular and convenient option @bardonyoga ... #bardonyoga #bardon See more

17.01.2022 The last Yin Class with Megan this Sunday in the studio. As always she has something special planned.

17.01.2022 Happy International Yoga Day Sunday 21st June 2020 This video captures the friendship, happiness and connection we share through yoga Yoga brings us together, ignites new friendships and bonds, helps us deal with stress and troubled times, simplifies and changes our life for the better plus benefits us in so many different ways that keep unravelling as our practice continues mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually.... What does yoga mean to you? What benefits have you received? What keeps you coming back to your mat? Let us know and share a photo today @bardonyoga #bardonyoga #bardon #happyinternationalyogaday #internationalyogaday

17.01.2022 25 Yogis per class after midday Friday! Yah!! If you havent reserved yet for the weekend or next week, go for it!! @bardonyoga #bardonyoga

17.01.2022 What a great quote to think about during these times! Hot yoga helps us to overcome our fears and work through anxiety and with a regular consistent practice you feel the benefits just get better and better! Often we come to hot yoga for the physical benefits but stay for the mental health benefits! The weekend is a great time to come on into the studio and destress and reset both body & mind! Reserve your class space today on the Zen Planner Member App! Original Hot Yoga, Inferno Hot Pilates plus Yin in-studio and virtual e84 & 84 Asanas... something for everyone!!

16.01.2022 Ooooh these sell out like hot cakes! Dont miss one of the best hot yoga accessories around! The Breathe Yoga Towel Mat! All in one and machine washable! Available now at reception in our retail section @breathemat @bardonyoga

16.01.2022 Day 10 BARDON . Let’s keep this good thing we’ve got going on going. Well for 20 more days at least . Then we can have a little rest. We hope you’re all feeling amazing . #getcutforchristmas #1/3ofthewaytoday #youaredoingitright #youwillwin #day10 #breatheinbreatheout

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15.01.2022 Thanks so much for you co-operation during this time of social distancing! Everyone is spacing out well and we are loving the smoothness of the booking system! Happy Sunday

14.01.2022 Just an idea :-D

14.01.2022 Just 4 places left in Merilyns IHP 6.30pm class tonight! Hurry book in now!! Learn how to stack your plank, heighten your bridge, press your push up and much much more @bardonyoga

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14.01.2022 Day 3 is done and everyone is doing great! The studio is buzzing right now and it’s great to be headed towards the last class at Bardon Yoga riding such high vibes . Here is a hot tip for everyone but especially those of you doing the challenge. This Açai Bowl is just $12 at Flannery’s in Paddington and it is absolutely delicious especially after class. I highly recommend having one as soon as possible! Don’t be surprised if you run into me there #yogafuel #pilatesf...uel #fuelforliving #day3isdone #sleepwell #restup #liveyourbestlife See more

13.01.2022 A beautiful reception pic by Hannah today! If you missed her class this morning she is back Monday Night 6.30pm OHY 90mins! Reserve your place now

12.01.2022 Let’s get creepy this Friday night at the 4.30 IHP class brought to you by @kazuyo_cumming Merilyn and @moitognini the good and evil witches of Bardon Yoga. I’ll let you decide which witch is which . Prize for most blood curdling costume Learn a creepy Dance Scary music ... @bardonyoga #halloween #halloween2020 #getcreepywithit

12.01.2022 So cool to see so many of you jumping in on the Get Cut for X-mas Challenge. If you’re still deciding you still have time. It starts this Saturday! #getcutforchristmas #youwontbetheonlyonewhodoesit #youhavetodoitonceinyourlife #maybetwice... #thirdtimesacharm #comeonbardon See more

12.01.2022 Garland is teaching 84 Asanas tomorrow live from Hawaii! 5am Brisbane time! Join the online crew @bardonyoga

12.01.2022 Its cold its cold its cold exclaims everyone as they walk into Hot Pilates on a Brisbane winters day What are the secrets the 6amers use to get to class and not use the cold weather as their excuse not to go?! 1. Be prepared... 2. Set 2 alarms and put them on the other side of your room so you have to get up 3. Have you clothes, towel, mat and water ready to go 4. Have a hot shower at home before class ....there are 1 or 2 students who even admit to wearing their yoga clothes to bed That warm feeling that continues after class, happy healthy yoga glow, boosted immunity and feel good factor plus all the physical and mental health benefits are reason enough to get motivated this winter! Dont forget to prebook! See you soon @bardonyoga #bardonyoga

11.01.2022 Dont forget Yin Yoga is now on twice a week in the studio. Wednesday and Sunday nights 6.30pm! Reserve your place to avoid disappointment! @bardonyoga

11.01.2022 Look New yoga goodies in stock now at reception! Breathe Yoga Towel Mats, Yogitoes Towels and Manduka Yoga Mats! Dont hesitate .... we know they sell out quickly!!

11.01.2022 Dont forget to check our website, Instagram and Facebook for the latest updates & book classes through Zen Planner App Dont forget to check our website, Instagram and Facebook for the latest updates & book classes through Zen Planner App

10.01.2022 Day 2 is complete !! See you tomorrow #tryandtryandtryagain #day2andlovingit #tomorrowwillbedifferentfromtoday ... #justseemiraclesahead #seeitthrough See more

09.01.2022 Come and join in the fun of e84 and 84 Asanas Online this week! The Saturday 10.30am class is usually done together in the studio if youd prefer the classroom environment! Try something different for you and your yoga practice this week at Bardon Yoga

09.01.2022 Always special to see our students smiling and happy and even extra special today on International Yoga Day! Great to have you in class today Neil & Brenda

09.01.2022 Dearest members and guests of Bardon Yoga. Right now we are migrating from Zen Planner to ClubManager. If you have an active membership we have sent you an email invite to download the app already. If you visit from time to time please use links in the bio to download the app to book any future classes. If you didnt receive an email, message Ally on 0428 777 151 with your email so we can resend. All passes have been added into your new profile and bookings made for the week have also been kept. Its a great new system which we are very excited to launch . Have an amazing week all. #goodbyezenplanner #helloclubmanager #clublinkapp #downloadlinksinbio #bardonyoga #askforhelpifyouneedit #clublink

08.01.2022 Have you checked out our Full Schedule that started yesterday? Look at Friday! 2 new afternoon classes added just for you! Reserve your place today and plan your week ahead @bardonyoga

08.01.2022 Wow what a great Friday @bardonyoga on the deck and inside the studio! Thanks for another great week of enthusiasm & effort! We cant wait to see you this weekend to sweat, detoxify, enliven and enjoy the benefits together #bardonyoga

07.01.2022 We have another great week ahead! Remember we have the Online option also available Mon-Thurs 5.30pm OHY 45mins plus advanced options are e84 and 84 Asanas. Book your classes for the week ahead now to avoid disappointment and set yourself up for a regular practice, happy mood and increased energy @bardonyoga

07.01.2022 The male contingent @bardonyoga came out in force today! More guys in the room than girls is getting more and more common and its great to see! Yoga is for EVERY BODY . #realmendoyoga #realmendopilates #comingoutofthewoodwork ... #yogahasyourback #theboysofbardonyoga #letshearitfortheboys #letsgivethemallahand See more

05.01.2022 Wishing teacher Hannah a very Happy Birthday today! Was great to have you in class to celebrate early together! @bardonyoga

05.01.2022 New classes added... Starting Monday 13th July after the school holidays! Sign up online now!! Are you excited? We are @bardonyoga

05.01.2022 Awesome weather again this weekend! Enjoy the sunshine on the deck before and after class! Remember numbers have increased and we have more places available in the studio now for your practice! We still recommend reserving and waitlisting in advance for your best opportunity to attend! See you soon

05.01.2022 Ahhh the 3rd part of Awkward Pose... Who likes to sit back and have a seat on their heels? Dont be a yoga cheat !! Roll the weight forward into the balls of your feet, engage your core, straighten up your spine and use your leg strength to keep your thighs parallel to the floor(and your arms!)! Imagine that comfy cushion between your heels and bottom! Book now for next weeks classes and lets improve your alignment step by step together!

05.01.2022 Super excited to announce that @miguel_hand_balance Miguel Sant’ana is coming to Bardon Yoga in December to lead a 2 day All Level Hand Stand work shop. To ensure we all get great value spaces will be limited to 20 people, these spaces won’t last long so if you’re keen let me know right away to secure your spot with payment. All payments are refundable if he is not able to make the journey from Melbourne. ... But right now flights are booked and Miguel is set to be here on Saturday the 5th and 6th. Cost $185 Saturday 5th of December 2 to 4.30pm Sunday 6th of December 12.30 to 3pm To confirm your spot message Ally on 0428 777 151 #itsaholdnotascreenshot #handbalance #handstand #inversions #armbalance #yogabrisbane #bardonyoga #bardonyogaevents #letsdothis

04.01.2022 Wednesday Night Yin is back and Hannah is teaching it tonight 6.30pm-7.30pm! BYO bolsters/cushions/blocks and get ready to end your day feeling refreshed, revitalised and reset for Thursday A few spots are still left so reserve now to avoid disappointment! @bardonyoga

04.01.2022 So great to welcome back Jit tonight and see so many familiar faces back in Friday night classes! Well done Team Bardon!!

04.01.2022 Day 5 is here and by all accounts so far today so are YOU!! I don’t think I’ve seen a start this strong to a challenge ever! Just shows how important every individual is to creating a strong momentum. The more individuals the more momentum. Makes me think of one person creating a whirl pool versus 20. With 20 in the Pool in no time at all you’ve getting swept along by the current.. We can do this together. You will have good days and bad days as will everyone else, teachers included. We are all human and we all feel it. So remember you’re not alone. Keep taking it one day at a time. See you soon #teambardonyoga #30daychallenge #gettingcutforchristmas #ridethewavetotheshore #movementismedicine

03.01.2022 Have you noticed a couple of yogis hanging around before and after classes, coming in out of hours and training more than usual? If you have and were wondering what they were up to here is a little preview into what they have been working towards. @megansaffigna @_danigibson @breejz Emily and @zazzlepopyoga are all training to do a demonstration at this Years 2020 Online Yoga Sports Championships run by @yoga_sports_assoc_of_australia This competition grows bigger each yea...r and is a lot of fun to be involved in. If you are interested in coming to watch their live demonstrations in the studio come along this Saturday afternoon at 1pm to see Emily compete in the junior division, and 6.30pm to watch the adults. It might just inspire you to join in next year Please join me in wishing them the very best of luck for the day, Ally X

03.01.2022 It’s almost time!!! The last Challenge ever to run at Bardon Yoga starts Saturday the 21st of November and will end on our last day ever Sunday the 20th of December. Pick up a calendar in studio, pop it up on our wall and start psychologically preparing yourself to finish off 2020 achieving a goal! 30 classes in 30 days! You can buy this last month for $99 on Saturday when you sign up for the challenge. Rules of engagement:... All classes count Yin IHP OHY 45/90 Intermediate Doubles are allowed Triples are not After each class pop a sticker on your calendar The best part: Everyone who completes the Challenge will go into a draw to win a prize. The prize will be drawn at the End of an Era Christmas Party on Sunday the 20th at 7pm. Let’s do this Bardon #GetCutForChristmas #inonechance #bardonyogalovesachallenge #dontmindifido #wheredoisignup #whyofcourseiwill #itsoundslikesummer

03.01.2022 Dont forget late cancellation fees start from today! Please re-read the attached post and help us help you and others to stay happy and able to attend class fairly! Namaste

02.01.2022 . My goodness legends . You are all amazing! 6 am ain’t easy at first but once you get a roll on with it the momentum will make you unstoppable! Palpable energy here!! Keep up the awesome effort Bardon @themuscleman_bodytherapy #teamworkmakesthedreamwork ... #infernohotpilates #itsavibe #getintoit #getoutofyourcomfortzone #itsnotadressrehearsal #itsthursdaybaby See more

02.01.2022 We have a winner creepers ! Samanthawell done on taking home the prize for best Halloween Costume! We look forward to see you on your new Yogi Toes Towel tomorrow . We hope everyone enjoyed tonight as much as we did! It was a sweaty one!! Have a great Halloween everybody! #yogitoestowel #yogitoesskidlesstowel #halloween ... #besthalloweencostume2020 #beinitandwinit See more