Happiness Yoga in Bargara, Queensland | Yoga studio

Happiness Yoga

Locality: Bargara, Queensland

Phone: +61 447 785 857

Address: Shop 12, 15 See St 4670 Bargara, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.happinessyoga.com.au/

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25.01.2022 Love to surf? There is a strong relationship between surfing and yoga. Both encourage a deep engagement with the present moment. Both allow the participant to connect to the flow of primordial energy of nature, internal and external. Both encourage fluidity and balance of the body. ... Many famous yogis such as Shiva Rae are keen surfers and many renown surfers such as Kelly Slater cross train their mind, bodies and spirits with yoga. With the perfect location right near the beautiful beaches of Bargara, why not pack your surfboard as well as your yoga mat as you join us over the summer months at Happiness Yoga? See you on the mat yogis!

24.01.2022 Our body changes as we age, becoming more rigid as we collect candles on our birthday cake. Think about newborn babies. They have ultimate mobility and flexibility but very little strength. As we age, we gain stability but begin to lose our flexibility and mobility. As we follow the flow and arc of ageing, the forms of exercise that we need change as our body undergoes physiological shifts. We moved from needing yang exercises when we are young to build strength. We find a ...balance in our thirties and then transition to needing more Yin forms of exercise to increase mobility as we age. We offer daily Yin classes to help stretch out the connective tissues and help increase and maintain mobility in the more mature body. Book in via the website/ StudioBookings and come feel the Yin difference with us at Happiness Yoga.

24.01.2022 You asked and the amazing Amy has answered! We are so excited to announce this prenatal workshop happening at the studio 11 am on January 31st. Spaces are limited to book now through workshop tab on studio bookings or through the website

23.01.2022 After all the muggy summer weather, I have noticed my Pitta getting a little overactive. Pitta is the fire element and the embodiment of rajas. When Pitta is balanced, we experience vigour and luminosity, which keeps our minds bright and sharp. When Pitta is Is overactive, we can become irritable, inflamed and restless. Too much dynamic action, busyness and striving can aggravate Pitta. Add in hot and muggy weather and you might find yourself feeling a little out of so...rts this summer. Yin yoga is the perfect way to ground your fire and create the stillness to bring you back into focus, clarity and peace. The slow pace and long holds allow the body to sink deep and the mind to quiet. Come try out the beauty of Yin yourself

22.01.2022 The Night of 1000 drawings is happening this Saturday night- who wants to join me at the amazing Windmill Cafe to see some art and support this fantastic cause? https://www.bundabergnow.com//Night-of-1000-Drawings-1.jpg

22.01.2022 Exciting news! I have been completing Chakradance training for the past few months and it’s time to make my demo video to submit as my assessment! The following YouTube video shows a mini class. The actual class is more like 60 to 90 minutes long. ... During the course of the night, participants will have the opportunity to join in an opening Meditation based around the chakra, the seven chakra dance, the focus chakra dance and have the opportunity to produce a piece of Mandela art. All art supplies will be provided. I will be running at class centered around the base chakra and are looking for volunteers to participate at the studio at 7 pm on Wednesday night. It will be recorded but fear not! The only people who will see the video of the two assessors (and they are only watching for my facilitation skills) So Who is game for an amazing dance/transformation experience this Wednesday night? Let me know if you can join us! Numbers are strictly limited. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=hqtfjvFK5WI

21.01.2022 How do you train at a studio dog? By teaching her yoga of course! Luckily Ananda came with a natural understanding of how to Yin yoga. And look at that hip flexibility! I’m impressed with her frog pose too!

21.01.2022 Taking time to invest in yourself pays the greatest dividends in your life. We often invest in our relationships and our financial future. Why then is it so hard to carve out the time to honour the most important asset in your life- you? Whether it be picking up a pen to journal, taking a slow walk in nature to feel gratitude and the sun’s warmth or unrolling your yoga mat ... The work that you do on yourself will be the thing that is most transformative on your day Yes, you are worth it!

21.01.2022 Everyone... meet Ananda, the new poster child for Happiness Yoga. I apologise in advance for the endless #puppyspam

20.01.2022 Barre class meets Pilates- Perfect way to kick off a Wednesday. That’s the amazing thing with the classes at Happiness YogaYou never know exactly what’s coming when you walk through our studio doors

20.01.2022 Sorry for the inconvenience everyone. I am resting at home so I can make a triumphant return to the yoga mat as soon as possible. We are looking for an 8 am teacher to try to maintain regular schedule

19.01.2022 3:00pm - 4:00pm Saturday 28th November (Bookings required) at Happiness Yoga studio Transform your yoga practice enhance your well-being. AROMA YOGA combines and intensifies the holistic effect of two pure & natural teachings: yoga and aromatherapy (the ancient knowledge of healing through the use of natural essential oils). ... Like yoga, aromatherapy has been practiced for thousands of years to cleanse, heal and balance the body, mind and emotions. By combining the use of essential oils with your yoga and meditation practices, thus creating the synergistic marriage of two teachings which are perfect in themselves, you will find new and powerful access to physical, mental and emotional benefits, both on and off the mat. Therapeutic grade essential oils and yoga are a powerful combination for creating increased health and well-being. Some side effects may be relieved physical pain, improved digestion & sleep, mental clarity & focus, eased anxiety & depression and strengthened body-mind connection. AROMA YOGA enhances the holistic wellness process and renders it magical. Be prepared to bliss out, listening to ambient music, stretching deeply, and experience the profound scents of life. Book through the workshop tab- https://www.studiobookingsonline.com/happinessyoga/workshop

16.01.2022 Linda shared this beautiful reading at the end of class on Thursday and I thought I would share it wilts your all.... I love this analogy! You are holding a cup of coffee when someone comes along and bumps into you or shakes your arm, making you spill your coffee everywhere. Why did you spill the coffee? ... "Because someone bumped into me!!!" Wrong answer. You spilled the coffee because there was coffee in your cup. Had there been tea in the cup, you would have spilled tea. *Whatever is inside the cup is what will spill out.* Therefore, when life comes along and shakes you (which WILL happen), whatever is inside you will come out. It's easy to fake it, until you get rattled. *So we have to ask ourselves... what's in my cup?"* When life gets tough, what spills over? Joy, gratefulness, peace and humility? Anger, bitterness, harsh words and reactions? Life provides the cup, YOU choose how to fill it. Today let's work towards filling our cups with gratitude, forgiveness, joy, words of affirmation; and kindness, gentleness and love for others. (Shared from a friend whose cup is full of goodness and inspiration.)

16.01.2022 We are changing it up at Happiness yoga! Timetable changes will come into effect next week so keep updated Today’s regular programming have been switched to a Yin Yoga due to popular demand. This will translation into a Restorative class 5.30pm with the lovely Linda on Thursdays starting next week. We are excited to bring more balance, peace and inner nourishment to you- it’s what we all need in challenging times

16.01.2022 We’ve had a number of inquiries about the price of yoga classes lately. There are lots of different options to choose from. A single 60 minute class cost two credits which works out at$24. However the more yoga you do, the cheaper each class becomes. And there’s a very good reason for that. Every day we have people tell us the improvements yoga has brought to their lives. We’ve designed our studio around helping you practice as affordably and often as possible. We genuinel...y care at the happiness studio about helping you be your best you. If you’d like to come and feel the benefits of yoga in your own body, why not try our unlimited intro pass? We created it to give our new Yogis the opportunity to try all the different class styles, teachers and timeslots available at the studio so they can find the yoga that works best for them. See you in the studio!

15.01.2022 The perfect yoga partner!

15.01.2022 The wisdom of the ages from the sages... Empty your mind to allow the real insight to arise. Meditation is magic! Our 8 week course starts Jan 12th if your would like to join us!

15.01.2022 With three classes including a men’s only class, Sundays are your day to relax and recharge at Happiness Yoga... see you in the studio

14.01.2022 Happy New Year yogis! May it bring many delightful things to warm your heart, such as cats doing yoga Classes resume Sunday 3rd of January

11.01.2022 It’s Sunday. Take the time to take time. Slow down and notice how much richer life can be in quiet appreciation of small things Much love yogis! See you in the studio. January timetable starts today

11.01.2022 Aroma Yoga Tomorrow, Saturday September 26th 3:00pm - 4:00pm Transform your yoga practice enhance your well-being.... AROMA YOGA combines and intensifies the holistic effect of two pure & natural teachings: yoga and aromatherapy (the ancient knowledge of healing through the use of natural essential oils). Like yoga, aromatherapy has been practiced for thousands of years to cleanse, heal and balance the body, mind and emotions. By combining the use of essential oils with your yoga and meditation practices, thus creating the synergistic marriage of two teachings which are perfect in themselves, you will find new and powerful access to physical, mental and emotional benefits, both on and off the mat. Therapeutic grade essential oils and yoga are a powerful combination for creating increased health and well-being. Some side effects may be relieved physical pain, improved digestion & sleep, mental clarity & focus, eased anxiety & depression and strengthened body-mind connection. AROMA YOGA enhances the holistic wellness process and renders it magical. Be prepared to bliss out, listening to ambient music, stretching deeply, and experience the profound scents of life. This is a workshop class and can we book through the workshop tab on the studio bookings app or through the website :-) See you on the mat for this beautiful experience yogis!

11.01.2022 Thank you to the beautiful souls that came along to our ChakraDance Awakening ceremony last night. It was amazing to be in the energy of the room, feeling the healing journey unfold for all. Here’s a little video on the power of dance to celebrate- https://youtu.be/vYD1UkN_KGI

10.01.2022 Ok beautiful yogi peeps!! Last Chance Hotel If I get it wrong, please tell me ASAP as I’m about to push the button on our orders for the Happy Hoodies!!... Sheralee Knowles Paid Grey Medium Katie Laurie Pink Medium Deanne Paid Grey Large Sue C Paid Grey Large (logo) Anna Hillier Paid Grey Large Tegan Grills Paid Grey Small (logo) Rosie Pink Medium Amy Sammut Maher Grey Small (logo) As soon as I have I’ll the payments I’ll push the button!! Before I do....CHECK AND DOUBLE CHECK YOUR REQUIREMENTS!!!! Thank you beautiful yogis

10.01.2022 Friday morning class 5.30am at Schuhkraft Park- watching the beauty of the day break over the line of the horizon, listening to the call of the ocean. Amazing! Come join us

09.01.2022 These beautiful words from a sage teacher are the focus of our morning yin practice today. Back bending and chest opening poses prepare the heart to be able to feel emotions with greater ease and help us overcome the fear of vulnerability that can be an obstacle to joy in our everyday lives. The mind creates stories in which we can become entranced. Yet the wisdom of the heart always has the power to overcome. ... Why not start your morning with a few chest opening stretches to prepare for a day of wholehearted living? :-) It could prepare you for a better than expected day of love and joy

08.01.2022 Bring along a plate to share and your own festive beverages for you tonight. We learn to fill our own cup in yoga. If only Joffrey had done yoga, things might have been different

08.01.2022 See you indoors yogis!

07.01.2022 A good yoga practice is like a mirror to the soul. It shows the true self and returns us home to the sense of peace and bliss that we were born with. The physical poses are a form of discipline designed to help purify the mind and body in preparation for meditation and a reconnection with the inner self. Yoga is so much more than exercise experience. It is a transformation that happens much deeper than the surface of the body we can see. no wonder it feels so darn good!

07.01.2022 Happiness is more than just an amazing yoga studio in Bargara. It’s a choice we can make every day in the way that we show up for the world. It’s the small things that nurture and promote a culture of inner happiness. Choosing to smile at strangers, give praise for no reason other than the joy of acknowledging another and give thanks for all you already have... These little things sow the seeds of simple joy. That’s not to say that there aren’t bad days. There are days when ...it just feels a stretch too far to walk around trying to glow like a gratitude firefly. Yet like all things, our thoughts become the seeds that transform into our actions. So even one extra thought of kindness, gladness or gratitude on an internally cloudy day can begin to shift the tide of your emotional world. Big love yogis! I am grateful for you all

07.01.2022 Sundays have become a very special day for me. I’ve committed to the practice of staying home on a Sunday and slowing down, spending time in silence and yoga practice to recharge for the week. I have a range of little rituals that bring peace to my heart and soul. Chanting while I mop the floor, blessing my food with love while I cook and of course, indulging my deep love of poetry and books. ... Self acceptance has been a journey of learning what is right for me, even if it looks very different to what my loved ones, friends and family are doing. We are each special with talents, gifts and passions unique to us. Honouring our inner selves helps us to align to how we can be of greatest service to the world. What refills your cup on a Sunday?

06.01.2022 When the beach looks so good that you have to go swimming in your work clothes on the way home...

05.01.2022 I believe this to be true as I have seen the transformation in myself. Keeping a regular practice of movement, presence and purpose has significantly shifted my inner experience and outer expectations for the better. What does your practice do for you?

05.01.2022 Think you can’t go anywhere exciting this holiday period? We beg to differ. The most amazing journey possible is always waiting and available for you on your yoga mat and meditation cushion. Come visit you with us! See you in the studio yogis

05.01.2022 The incredible Tammilee from Booty and the Beast sent me this video- any of our Pilates participants agree with the sentiment? https://youtu.be/DP_QdDOGJxc

05.01.2022 Can’t wait until 5.30am flow tomorrow... how beautiful is our backyard?

05.01.2022 This shot is from our beautiful local botanical Gardens yesterday. Nature has a calming effect on my nervous system and always increases the innate levels of joy and happiness I feel. It is a magical balm mentally, emotionally and spiritually. Often it isn’t until I feel the deep exhale of peace that I realise how much I was holding an inhale of stress. ... Pytoncides are chemicals that are released by trees that have been scientifically proven to boost the immune system and lower stress hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol. Getting out in nature is an amazing way to clear your head on the days it can feel a little more challenging to breathe. With the school holidays just around the corner, why not plan a little adventure to one of our beautiful local natural spaces and feel the magic of nature happen? It will make your day a little bit more beautiful.

04.01.2022 The lovely Miss Linda has taken in any left over unopened goodies from our Christmas party to the Angels food drive. What a fantastic way to ensure that everyone gets to enjoy all the goodness and fun yummies of the festive season! If you are having a staff Christmas event soon and you end up with extras, why not consider passing it along to this worthy cause?

04.01.2022 These famous words are the wisdom of French mathematician and philosopher Blaise Pascal. They are as true today as they were when they were first spoken in the 1600s. Do you have trouble sitting alone by yourself in the quiet moments of the day? Find yourself reaching for your phone when silence descends? Meditation trains the mind to thrive in, rather than to just survive in, the quiet moments. ... Learn to make peace with your thoughts with our eight week mindfulness and meditation course. You can book in here- https://studiobookingsonline.com/happinessyoga/workshop Places strictly limited. Starts January 12th

02.01.2022 In his book The miracle of MindfulnessThich Nhat Hahn advocates setting aside an entire day a week for the practice of mindfulness. During this day, every task is done slowly and with conscious attention. A meal is cooked slowly and each part of the process is as valued as the end result on the plate. Tidying your house becomes a meditative act and an opportunity for gratitude on all you have been blessed with. It is very difficult to maintain this level of conscious engag...ement with every moment! I find my mind is so easily distracted and craves the easy stimulation of music, books and media. Yet I know first hand the benefits and peace of persevering through the initial resistance to the joy beyond. This little passage from one of the Sufi Greats is a perfect meditation on the breath to accompany such an intention for the day- Praise to God for his bounty, Every breath we breathe in prolongs life. When we exhale, it refreshes our soul. So, there are two blessings in every breath we take, And we should be grateful for each blessing. Saadi

02.01.2022 The benefits of yoga are well known. Yet the only way to truly understand the gift of yoga is to feel the shift that happens at the end of the class. There is a calm in the eyes of our students after a nourishing practice that is a greater truth than all of the lists of physical and mental benefits available. Sometimes simple is better. Yoga- it just works

02.01.2022 I am sooo excited for 2021! More opportunities to dance, sing and find peace in silence. Can’t wait until next year? Sing, dance, be enchanted and find comfort in silence in the possibilities of today! ... Want a guide on your journey? Why not come and try our demonstration Chakradance on Wednesday night or signup for our eight week meditation course? See you in the studio yogis!

01.01.2022 Playing around in the studio to choreograph our upcoming sexy chair dance workshop! Just in time for Valentine’s Day, why not try something a little bit different and have some fun with friends as you learn a sexy chair dance routine? It’s certainly a fun way to use our yoga/Pilates chairs! ... Think this might be for you? Find the link in the workshop tab in the studio bookings app or on our website at happinessyoga.com.au

01.01.2022 Starts soon! Book your spot now here- https://www.studiobookingsonline.com/happinessyoga/workshop Beginners Yoga Journey Saturday, October 10,2020 ToSaturday, November 28, 2020... Starting something new is challenging. Having a calm and gentle introduction to a new wellness practice can be the difference between changing your health for the better or getting overwhelmed and losing motivation. Happiness Yoga is here to help! Our new 8 week Beginners Yoga Journey will guide you into your yoga practice with a fun and easy approach to learning the basics of yoga. You will finish the course feeling equipped to step onto a yoga mat with confidence, joyful anticipation and poise. Covering the main elements, key yoga poses, breathing techniques and the historical underpinnings of yogic philosophy, you will develop a broad understanding of the practise of yoga. Every Saturday starting the 10th of October, the Beginners Yoga Journey will be limited in class size to ensure plenty of time for individual attention and assistance. There will be opportunities to ask questions and connect with others starting their yoga journey. 8 week Program Structure Week 1: Introduction to Yoga and The Power of the Breath Week 2: Building Your Base - Feet, Hips and Spine Alignment in Standing Poses Week 3: Tone and Turn your Centre - Core and Twisting Focus Week 4: Balancing Upon the Earth - Building Stability Week 5: The Seat of Your Power - Hip Opening Practices Week 6: Building Courage and Opening the Heart - Backbends and Chest Openers Week 7: Yin Yoga, Meridians and the Power of Stillness Week 8: Motion and Mindfulness - Finding your Flow State For more information about this course and whether it will suit you: - Email [email protected] - Call us on 0447785857 - or drop into the studio to say hello (15 minutes before class is your best opportunity to catch us!)

01.01.2022 The most beautiful aspects of the human experience are best learnt with stillness and time spent inwards. Meditation was hard for me when I first started. I began my practice with five minute intervals and it was difficult to maintain patience even for that long. It was a source of frustration and irritation with the occasional glimpse of beauty and ease. Now my meditation practice is one of my favourite parts of the day. It is not always easy and it’s not always peaceful ...and yet I would skip brushing my teeth before I would skip meditating in the morning. Just for the record I never skip either Both are very important! You can start simply- Even a one minute practice has benefits for calming the mind. Set the timer on your phone for one minute and try to follow your breath Knowing when you’re breathing in, and knowing when you’re breathing out. It can be helpful to count the breath. Breathing in one. Breathing out one. Breathing in two. Breathing out two. Aim to make it to 10 breaths without losing the awareness of your breath. This is a very challenging practice! Would you like a guide on your meditation journey? Our eight week mindfulness and meditation course starts soon. Book via the studio bookings app in the workshop tab or through happinessyoga.com.au

01.01.2022 Playing acro yoga with the lovely Tammilee from Booty and the Beast fitness. I’ve missed having the opportunity to do partner based yoga because it is a beautiful opportunity to build trust, co-operation and friendship. I think there is a vast potential for utilising partner based exercise/Yoga to combat bullying in schools. Research demonstrates that punishing children for bullying is not effective. The key to reducing bullying in schools lies in helping disconnected child...ren develop deeper relationships with their peers, establishing the understanding of and capacity for empathy. Connection is key and fun,co-operative and engaging play is a fantastic way to build it. I can’t wait until times in the future I when we can incorporate more of this amazing and super fun style golf yoga/movement into our workshop programs. Until then... I’ll keep practicing with my friends

01.01.2022 On Finding Balance, Yogi style Recently I have been keenly learning about and applying the principles of Ayurveda to help resolve some persistent physical, emotional and mental imbalances in my system. Ayurveda is the sister science to Yoga and one that I have studied/ touched on as part of various yogic trainings. However it wasn’t until I started studying Samkhya philosophy and the Gunas that I really began to understand some of the fundamental principles. ... Samkhya philosophy teaches that there are three attributes to all physical energy/manifestation. The three attributes are Satva (light, pure, clarity, essence) Rajas (dynamic movement, action, passion, transformation) and Tamas (static, inertia, cohesion, matter) Keeping the Gunas in balance is one of the keys to healthy living and transcending our stuck patterns of behaviour. Understanding how the three primordial energies interacts can be a key to inviting balance in your life. Where are you feeling imbalanced? Is your body and mind running franticly? Likely your rajas is overactive. Balance it with some Yin yoga and meditation (The energy of Tamas- stable and inert) to bring back your Satva (light and clarity) Feeling stuck and heavy? Too much Tamas- try a Hatha/Vinyasa yoga or a Pilates class to get you moving (Rajas) to bring back your essence (Satva) Feeling great? Chances are that you are already in a Satvic state. Knowing that we move through the other gunas as part of a cycle is the key to non judgment when we fall out of flow- it’s all part of the dance of the gunas, keeping us in balance. We offer a range of classes do you can always find something to help reestablish your balance and keep healthy and well. We offer unlimited membership and multiclass passes so you can pick and choose classes to suit your needs. We are here to help! See you on the mat yogis

01.01.2022 We are open all the way up to Christmas Eve (closed the 24th) and we are only away for four days (reopen the 28th of Dec) Because what does everyone really want for Christmas? More time for yoga, meditation and self care!

01.01.2022 Behind the scenes in the life of Yoga Teacher... Do you ever wondered what yoga teachers do when they not at the studio? Being a Yogi includes a lot of study and learning to pass on modern understandings and ancient teachings alike to the students in our class. There is a responsibility in all forms of teaching to be able to offer a safe, enriching and inspiring curriculum. Study (svadhyaya) is one of the three elements of Kriya yoga, or the yoga of action. Study from the experts, study the relevant texts but most importantly, study yourself. We are all more alike than we think

01.01.2022 Hi everyone! Last chance for ordering the Happy Hoodies!! I have a list of takers and will need payment by the end of the week to place our order!! Please let me know if you’d like to be added to the list........ Sheralee Knowles. Grey. Medium. Paid Katie Laurie. Pink. Medium. Deanne MacFarlane. Grey. Large. Sue Collier. Grey. Large Lotus only Anna Hillier. Grey. Large. Paid Tegan Grills. Grey. Small Lotus only Amy Sammut Maher. Grey. Small Rosie. Pink. Medium If you email or message me I can send bank details or you can pay cash. I need to pay my friend, the beautiful Sarah, when I place the order. Thank you beautiful yogis