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25.01.2022 OUR AMAZING DISCOUNT SAVING OF $1450 ENDS THIS FRIDAY! An incredible journey awaits those who join the IYTA Diploma of Yoga Teaching (460hr). This year we have an amazing COVID EARLY BIRD INCENTIVE for those seeking to take this life changing step to Yoga teacher training. ... SAVE $750 OFF the early bird price. This is a total SAVING of $1450 OFF the full Diploma price when you book before 18th December 2020. For full details about the IYTA diploma course you can follow the link below... https://iyta.com.au//international-diploma-of-yoga-teachi/

23.01.2022 In the Yoga Sutras, Patanjali describes Avidy as the first of the five kleishas (obstacles), that prevent progression on the spiritual path. Avidy is a Sanskrit word that describes veiled awareness or spiritual ignorance, prohibiting a person from connecting to their true self. Avidy is considered the root cause of suffering, the lack of awareness of who we really are. Suggesting that ‘we’ continue to focus on the impermanence aspects of life. Like our thoughts and emoti...ons which are only temporary, yet we often hang onto them. From this we make assumptions and then make judgements. Avidy obscures the higher Self by firmly establishing our life habits and preventing change.

23.01.2022 "Kitcheree, the perfect food for Autumn and a staple dish for many Yogis! It's also surprisingly easy and cheap to make. Discover for yourself by following this link. https://iyta.com.au/kitcheree-the-perfect-food-for-autumn/"

22.01.2022 The lotus flower is associated with the chakras and each chakra is represented by its own unique lotus. These chakra energy centres that are located in the body along the spine passage, also have their own colour, symbol, sound and vibration. By connecting with these energy centres we can become more aware of ourselves and relate them to how we experience our day to day life. IYTA's Katie Brown, will be taking you on a explorative journey through the chakras in her ONLINE Su...mmer Restorative Class with the IYTA at the end of January. Here she will incorporate a variety practices that will focus on each individual chakra from Muladhara through to Saharasra chakra. If you would like to learn more about this class please follow the link below https://iyta.com.au//restorative-yoga-for-the-chakras-onl/

21.01.2022 MEET THE FACULTY: Say Hi! to Jackie Engelmann, an integral member of the IYTA Asana teaching team. She began her teacher training journey almost 20 years ago. In 2003 she completed her ISHTA (Integrated Science of Hatha, Tantra and Ayurveda) yoga teacher training in Tokyo. During this time she also undertook the IYTA training by correspondence. ... After her teacher training in Japan, she continued to teacher there for one year before returning to Australia. Since this time, Jackie has been instructing yoga for 11 years and currently teaches in selected studios across Sydney as well as providing corporate and private classes. Her calm and attentive teaching style focuses on correct alignment and physical safety. In each class Jackie incorporates a variety of creative sequences with a well-balanced practice of pranayama, asanas, meditation and relaxation. Jackie's aim is to ensure her students get the most out of every class she teaches, emphasising mindfulness and awareness. If you would like to learn more about Jackie and our other teaching faculty members, you can do so by following the link below. https://iyta.com.au/yoga-teacher-training/faculty/

20.01.2022 A little reminder to us all to live in the present moment!

20.01.2022 Yoga truly is for every body.

16.01.2022 Indulge your senses and tastebuds with this delicious festive treat by our NSW IYTA State Rep, Alexi Pallpratt. It's a great way to use up any "unwanted" chocolate that's in the home! ... You can access the recipe from our website, by following this link below. Enjoy! https://iyta.com.au/christmas-chocolate-pistachio-raspberr/

15.01.2022 We recently had a chat with IYTA lecturer Sarah Manning on her upcoming Yin Autumn workshop, how the pandemic has affected yoga in Singapore and her exciting new projects. Click on the link to discover more... https://iyta.com.au/sarah-in-singapore/

15.01.2022 It's been a year of firsts for the IYTA Diploma of Yoga Teaching... But yoga is known for being flexible and the IYTA Diploma Yoga Course has been adapting its year-long course to ensure the students have the best possible learning within government restrictions and its worked! Discover, what current IYTA Diploma student Brjinder Sandhu had to say about his experience this year on the Diploma of Yoga Teacher course. ... https://iyta.com.au/a-year-of-firsts-for-iytas-diploma-of-/

14.01.2022 SADHANA: A word we use to describe our spiritual practice. In the ancient Sanskrit text, it translates as methodical discipline to attain desired knowledge or goal. While many of us use this word to describe our daily yoga practice, for some yogis, daily life is a Sadhana. It is a discipline or way of life designed to realise the goal of one’s ultimate ideal or reality.

12.01.2022 A great little video clip from Yin Yoga founder Paul Grilley, on Anatomy of Yoga. Highlighting that every body is different. Something we should all be aware of as teachers and practitioners. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ve_GUyEHdfI

12.01.2022 When we do begin to shine the light, Yoga can have a profound effect on our lives. Not only improving our health and wellbeing but it can also impact our direction in life.

11.01.2022 Here’s a few more photos from our wonderful Diploma Yoga Teacher Training residential last week. A big thank you to our fabulous 2020 student intake on the IYTA Diploma course. Adaptability and community are the words that springs to mind. Due to government restrictions you have all adjusted beautifully to the new way of learning. In one study weekend alone, we had a combination of online lectures, live streaming and face-to-face lectures! You have been amazing.... A big thank you also to our hosts at Swami’s Retreat. Delicious vegetarian food, great surroundings and facilities, it really supported in helping to make our retreat run smoothly throughout the week. Until next year! If you have a friend, colleague or student who you think would be interested in signing up for our Diploma of Yoga Teaching, or the Foundations of Yoga course, please do send them our way! We have some incredible early bird incentives this year. For full details, please direct them to our website at: https://iyta.com.au//international-diploma-of-yoga-teachi/

10.01.2022 Free December events: our Sangha and DYT Open Day! - https://mailchi.mp/iyta.com.au/april-enews-5839010

09.01.2022 Seasonal and Mother's Day workshops plus IYTA community events & more! - https://mailchi.mp/iyta.com.au/april-enews-6078258

07.01.2022 Mother’s Day is just a few weeks away. To celebrate all mums everywhere we have a special workshop for Mother’s Day weekend. The fabulous Patricia Wigley will take you on a journey to explore the inherent potential of the chakra system and how it relates to us each individually. The workshop will also visit the archetype of the mother in all her facets as seen by modern psychology (Jung) and in traditional literature and myth (e.g. fairy godmother and wicked stepmother) and ...how they relate to the chakras. Motherhood and the Journey through the Chakras is live on ZOOM on Saturday 8th May. Click on the link for full details and to reserve your place... https://iyta.com.au//motherhood-and-the-journey-through-t/

07.01.2022 What do you look for in a Yoga Mat? Researches found the top three things Yoga Practitioners look for in a yoga mat were: 1) Grip... 2) Stability 3) Eco-Friendly Do you agree?

07.01.2022 Keeping your cool this summer? We love the longer summer days and observing mother nature in her full bloom. Yet, for those who struggle in hot temperatures, summer is not so welcome. The ancient science of Ayurveda says summer is the season when the PITTA dosha is more prevalent. ... So, if during the heat of summer, you find you are more irritable, frustrated and impatience. Physically overheating or experiencing skin irritations. There's good chance your Pitta dosha is a little out of balance. The aim during the summer months is to keep pitta balanced by staying cool, grounding our energy, and incorporating more relaxation into our life. For your yoga asana practice, slow it down. Practise Sheetali or Seetkari pranayama practices to cool the mind. (also great practices for anyone who is menopausal.) If you find yourself experiencing anger or frustration with yourself and loved ones, incorporate loving kindness meditation practices, sending love and positive thoughts to yourself and to those around you. Importantly, establish a summer routine where we eat foods according to the season and remaining hydrated. These few small changes will help to maintain balance during the heat of summer.

06.01.2022 Do you believe in the power of Sankalpa? Studies show that almost 80% of new year’s resolutions fail by February. Yet the Sankalpa has much deeper lasting effects. The Sankalpa is a central component in the practice of Yoga Nidra. Yet, like an affirmation, it can also be implemented into daily life. It is a powerful tool that helps to support inner and outer change, so it is important to develop the right Sankalpa for you and your own individual circumstances. ... In early 2021 we welcome back Alison MacTaggart to host a practical online workshop on how to develop the right Sankalpa and how to extend its positive intention and influence in daily life. Setting your intention and developing your personal sankalpa, is a wonderful creative and intuitive process to participate in. In this workshop you will also explore how to strengthen the shifts that occur as the Sankalpa comes to fruition. For full details about this practical workshop, please follow the link below: https://iyta.com.au//creating-inner-change-with-sankalpa-/

06.01.2022 Here's what 2020 Diploma student Rachel Smith had to say about her experience on the IYTA Diploma of Yoga course: I’ve always wanted to learn more about yoga. I did a lot of research and the IYTA DYT course seemed like a good choice. YOUR THOUGHTS ABOUT THE DYT COURSE?... I like the gentle and holistic approach and you learn to listen to your body. It’s been intense - I think it has helped doing this course during lockdown it has given me a focus and encouraged me to give myself time to do the meditation and pranayama and practice each week. The residential has been good - it’s been great to meet all the online students and get to know each other a bit more. The course has definitely helped to improve my daily practice and given me a great foundation in yoga and for teaching. Full details about the Diploma of Yoga Teacher Training can be found by following the link below. https://iyta.com.au//international-diploma-of-yoga-teachi/

06.01.2022 Like our very own Roma Blair, Indra Devi was a pioneer of Yoga and yoga teaching in the 20th century, penning 12 books on Yoga. Yoga is a way to freedom. By its constant practice, we can free ourselves from fear, anguish and loneliness. Indra Devi.

05.01.2022 BLOG>>The Language of Yoga Have you ever noticed the words you use when teaching a yoga class? Astrid McCormick did and discovered the subtle power of how language (and silence) can evoke a far more yogic experience for her students https://iyta.com.au/yoga-blog/the-language-of-yoga/

05.01.2022 An incredible journey awaits those who join the IYTA Diploma of Yoga Teaching (460hr). OUR AMAZING EARLY BIRD SAVING OF $1450 ENDS TODAY!! This year we have an amazing COVID EARLY BIRD INCENTIVE for those seeking to take this life changing step to Yoga teacher training. ... SAVE $750 OFF the early bird price. This is a total SAVING of $1450 OFF the full Diploma price when you book before 18th December 2020. For full details about the IYTA diploma course you can follow the link below... https://iyta.com.au/.../international-diploma-of-yoga.../

05.01.2022 tell your friends about our online Open Day! - https://mailchi.mp/iyta.com.au/april-enews-5855954

05.01.2022 During our recent residential week, we caught up with some of the current 2020 IYTA students, to ask about their experience on the Diploma of Yoga Teacher Training Course. Here's what Kana Nobuhara had to say. WHY DID YOU CHOOSE THE IYTA DIPLOMA OF YOGA TEACHING COURSE? Initially I was doing Bikram’s yoga for about ten years - I thought about doing that training, but I didn’t want to be restricted to one style of yoga or study overseas. ... I was about to commit to doing a yoga course and then I fell pregnant, I thought I’d have to put it on the back burner, but I miscarried. As devastating as it was and my husband in February (2020) said: Well why don’t you use this opportunity to do the yoga course. I had started doing pre-natal classes - that introduced me to other forms of yoga which I started to appreciate again That led to me to be more confident and open minded about exploring other forms of yoga and so I searched online. I wanted to find the most established school in Australia and I found the IYTA. I liked that there was no one form of style and it provided a really good grounding holistic view of yoga. At that point I’d missed the first weekend, but it wasn’t a problem as I was sent the recorded lectures, so I caught up. Then I fell pregnant again! WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT THE DYT COURSE? It’s been my best decision I’ve made in my life. At this point in my life - it’s come together in regards to my dharma. There are so many knowledgeable teachers who are familiar with pre-natal yoga that I wasn’t concerned. Being pregnant on the course has been really nourishing in so many ways - it really has helped me gradually prepare myself for childbirth and being more connected to my mind and body and with the asanas and chanting and mantras and how that all comes together and how I can utilise all those tools to benefit my whole pregnancy journey. I would love to teach! I want to focus on motherhood initially and devote myself to that, but I think yoga is absolutely essential in terms of helping people become more in touch with their bodies I’ve been teaching my friends and it’s encouraging this course is already impacting my group of friends. FOR MORE DETAILS ABOUT THE IYTA DIPLOMA OF YOGA TEACHER TRAINING. FOLLOW THIS LINK https://iyta.com.au/.../international-diploma-of-yoga.../

05.01.2022 Our LAST OPEN DAY for 2020 is THIS SATURDAY in Crows Nest. Here's your opportunity to meet face-to-face with our President and Course co-ordinator who will be available to answer any questions you may have about the IYTA Diploma of Teacher Training(460hrs) or our Foundation Yoga Studies (70hrs) courses. THIS IS A FREE EVENT, and includes a FREE YOGA CLASS!... EXCLUSIVE OFFER: The clock is also ticking on our fabulous incentive for those seeking to take the life changing step to Yoga teacher training. REMEMBER: SAVE $1450 OFF the full Diploma price when you book before 18th December 2020. For more information and to reserve your place for Saturday's open day please follow this link below: https://iyta.com.au//iyta-open-day-12th-december-2020-fre/ For information about the IYTA Diploma of Yoga Teaching follow the link https://iyta.com.au//international-diploma-of-yoga-teachi/

05.01.2022 No this is not a funny face competition! Here, IYTA lecturer Alana Smith is beautifully demonstrating Sheetali Pranayama (cooling breath). It’s a wonderful practice that will keep you cool this summer in both body and mind! Here’s how to practise:... 1) Find a comfortable sitting position. With the eyes closed, hands resting on the lap or knees. 2) Extend the tongue as far out of the mouth as is comfortable. 3) Roll both sides of the tongue, like a tube 4) Take a long inhalation through the mouth so the breath draws up the tube. During the inhalation you will experience an instant sensation of coolness in the mouth as you draw the breath inwards. 5) Draw in the tongue and close the mouth, exhaling through the nose. This practice is also a tranquillising pranayama, so it will activate a sense of calmness to body and mind. *Please note, this is contraindicated for anyone with low blood pressure, asthma, or if you have highly sensitive teeth. If you struggle to curl the tongue, you may like to try Sheetkari pranayama, the difference is the lips are separated exposing the teeth, and the breath is drawn in through the teeth making a hissing sound. Like Sheetali, the coolness is drawn in on the inhalation to the back of the throat.

05.01.2022 We are delighted to welcome back Alison MacTaggart (Mantradharma) for this practical ONLINE workshop in which we will explore the SANKALPA, a key component of Yoga Nidra. Mantradharma has spent many years both practising and studying all aspects of Yoga Nidra and the lineages that share this treasured practice with the world. She has trained over 300 people who work in health, education, yoga and other disciplines to share the practices of Yoga Nidra and Basic breathing met...hods with their patients, clients and students. She is passionate about sharing the joys of this transformational practice. Join us for this fascinating explorative workshop that will focus on the SANKALPA. Full details can be found in this event, or by following this link below. https://iyta.com.au//creating-inner-change-with-sankalpa-/ https://fb.me/e/4pyfh8VYE

04.01.2022 Community and connection are the theme for this year’s Online Sangha event. There’s still time to register to join us this coming weekend, the event will be hosted by our President, Astrid Pickup, and newly elected Vice President and International Light magazine editor, Katie Brown.... There will be discussion on how we can use yoga and meditation practices to connect with special family members during this unique holiday season. We will also enjoy a guided relaxation led by Katie Brown. This event is free to attend, we would love to connect with you and see you there! Attendees will receive a recording of the guided relaxation for their own use. Reserve your place by following the link: https://iyta.com.au//iyta-sangha-connection-and-community/"

04.01.2022 We would like to wish you and your loved ones a very Happy Christmas. It will be a very different Christmas holiday for many people this year. It's in situations like this that we express gratitude for all that we have and give thought to those who are spending the holidays alone, or finding this time extra challenging.

04.01.2022 Ananda: A joy that remains consistent despite difficulties and external influences. According to the great spiritual master Paramahansa Yogananda, Ananda that is found through deep meditation, is a joy that lives within and cannot be found though anything outside oneself.

01.01.2022 This year we have an amazing incentive for those seeking to take the life changing step to Yoga teacher training. SAVE $750 OFF the early bird price. This is a total SAVING of $1450 OFF the full Diploma price when you book before 18th December 2020. We are hosting our next open day on Saturday 12th December for anyone interested in learning more about the IYTA, the prestigious IYTA Diploma of Teacher Training(460hrs) or our Foundation Yoga Studies (70hrs) courses.... For more information and to reserve your place https://iyta.com.au//iyta-open-day-12th-december-2020-fre/ For information about the IYTA Diploma of Yoga Teaching click here: https://iyta.com.au//international-diploma-of-yoga-teachi/ For Information about the IYTA Foundation of Yoga Studies click here: https://iyta.com.au/yoga-tea/foundation-yoga-studies-70hrs/

01.01.2022 In Yoga’s sister science Ayurveda, autumn is associated with the Vata Dosha the elements of ether and air, associated with movement, transition and expansion. As essential as these elements are, they can become unbalanced at this time of year when there is a surplus of Vata elements in the atmosphere. Here are 5 Ayurvedic tips to ease you through the Autumn season.... 1. Diet - Our diets should contain foods that are both nourishing and easy to digest. Eat according to the season with an increase of grounding root vegetables, and warming spices. It’s the perfect time of year to introduce soups, stews, dhals and dishes like Kitchari to our diet. 2. Avoid dry, cool raw foods and cold drinks as they can disturb Vata. Opt for herbal teas instead. 3. Regularity - routine is important to keep Vata balanced, so try to establish a daily routine where you go to bed and awake at the same time every day even on weekends! This also includes regularity and routine for mealtimes and exercise. 4. Take extra care of your skin during this season. Like the season Vata is dry. Introducing a grounding self-massage (Abhyanga) is a beautiful gift to give yourself. Here’s a link to more information on this topic. https://chopra.com//the-benefits-of-ayurveda-self-massage- 5. Yoga and Meditation think grounding, warming and calming practices. Enjoy the stillness of a daily meditation.