No Mind Yoga in Mount Martha, Victoria, Australia | Yoga studio

No Mind Yoga

Locality: Mount Martha, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 401 275 189

Address: 30 Ellerina Road 3934 Mount Martha, VIC, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 The subtle inconsistencies of our character can only be uncovered through the efforts of a repetitive daily practice. Through the trials and tribulations of whatever life throws us, the practice still remains. Through this repeated action, the false identities we cling to can be let go of. Reality proper finds a way through and we see what serves our pure consciousness, and what is simply serving ego. . @veganfitnessassassin . .... . . . #yogamudra See more

25.01.2022 Oh Soul there you are made of love, Tarnished by my false self, I lose sight of Soul, When acting only in self-interest. .... @yotography_ . See more

25.01.2022 To understand how driven we are by our distractions, desires and aversions, first the mind has to have a single point to focus on. Without it, the distractions have no context and our truth becomes as vague as the distractions themselves. The asana and the breath become your anchor points to connect you to what you embody as truth. Feel your body and listen to your breath. Their whispers are speak volumes more than another person can. .... @yotography_ . . . . . #melbourneyoga #ekapadasirsasana #theninch #lovethepen #nirodha See more

25.01.2022 When I cant see through my own anxiety, anger, depression, desire and aversion, will my diseased mind be able to figure itself out? Will I be able to sit quietly in meditation and find peace? . Maybe youve tried this before and felt the whitewash effect - watching the fuzz of thoughts go around in circles before conceding defeat and getting on with the day. Thinking your patterned thoughts away can be like the blind leading the blind. The mind leading the mind. . Thats w...hy in Ashtanga we dont approach the meditation immediately. . We go from gross to subtler to subtlest. . Simplified: Asana. Pranayama. Meditation. . In asana were at our most visceral and animalistic level. We sweat, move and engage. Feeling sensation at each nerve ending to ebb into our limits and honour our restrictions. . In pranayama we go a little deeper than our synapses and develop control over prana & apana - the upward and downward movement of energy coinciding with the breath. With the patience of a cat waiting for the mouse we trace the subtle force traveling up and down the spine in turn developing a concentration fit for the subtlest level.. . Its in meditation that we get to view the mind. Not as another thought process but as a point of awareness thats been sharpened through the effects of asana and pranayama. In the same way that we attentively observe the body and breath - that same observer watches the mind. The thoughts come and go but the observer simply watches them without getting involved. The success in this is largely dependent on how attentive the yogi is through asana and pranayama. . Whats important is to FEEL what youre feeling in every step of the practice. That anxiety, anger and despair.. but also the excitement, love and joy is somewhere there inside you just waiting to find an outlet. . And it needs to come out! . Trust the process as your flower cracks up through the pavement and keep reaching up. . @yotography_ . . . . . #asana #pranayama #dhyana #meditation #ashtangi #vatayanasana #yogaaustralia @ Warburton, Victoria See more

24.01.2022 One of the most transformative movements we can take is to not react with outward action before first consulting ourselves inwardly. This continuous remembering to go back to the innermost centre is what a lifetime of yoga practice is all about. Think of the tennis player running around the court chasing after the ball. The opponent sends the ball from left to right making it harder and harder to return the ball each time till the player just cant keep up and loses the point.... . A person whose impulse is to always be reactive to external circumstance is much like the tennis player being run all over the court and getting tired. Now, if the player becomes skilled, he is able to return to the centre of the court after each shot. By doing this, he can better control the point, conserve energy and even get the other opponent running left to right. . The mind works in a similar way. When caught up in the stream of looping thoughts, were like the exhausted player running from left to right just trying to return the ball. But if we have a consistent practice of yoga which reminds us to return to our centre, we become more like that poised tennis player - taking action only once the stillness within has been consulted. . Make it a daily, hourly, minutely, secondly habit to feel into your centre. And when you practice, be present! Integrity, correct action and an enthusiasm for life will follow. . Patanjali Yoga Sutras 1.13 - A career of practice is sustained through consistent effort to achieve stillness of mind. . @yotography_ . . . . . #chaturanga #mentalmastery #abhyasa #dailypractice #consistency #patanjaliyoga #yogasutras #analogy #dailyyoga

24.01.2022 A simple post yoga breaky: - Toast - Truffle Butter @thevegandairy - Avocado - Persian Feta @thevegandairy ... - Kim-chi @peaceloveandvegetables - Sunflower seeds - Edible flowers Smaklig måltid!! . @ditairikian . . . . . #veganmealideas #veganrecipes #avoontoast #avocado #kimchi #vegancheese #persianfeta #trufflebutter #choosekindness #edibleflowers #morningtonpeninsulavegans #melbournevegan

24.01.2022 The finishing sequence gently coaxes the yogis awareness from the very visceral aspect of the asana practice towards the more subtle levels of breath, sense withdrawal and meditation. . One way this happens is through the inverted postures. The heart and respiration slow while being upside down gives a soothing and toning effect on the vagus nerve. . When seated in lotus the practitioner tunes the attention inwards even further with the various pranayama (breath/prana cont...rol) techniques. In this time-lapse Im doing nadi shodana - an exercise where I alternate between left and right nostril breathing plus holding the inhalation. In yogic terms this is the balancing of the solar and lunar aspects of self which happen to coincide with the left and right hemispheres of the brain. Not only is this a very calming and beneficial technique for anyone, but has also got some proven benefits in helping epilepsy sufferers have less seizures, bipolar people having fewer manic episodes and reducing the symptoms of generalised anxiety disorder. . The meditation following this is like a little taste of the fruits of practice. All the effort put into the asana and pranayama can finally pay off as a sharpened point of awareness, unmoving, unthinking, just sitting still in peace. . Then lie down, take rest:) . . . . . #takerest #finishingsequence #pranayama #alliscoming #nadishodana #breathingtechinque #anxietyrelief #bipolardisoder #gad #epilepsy See more

23.01.2022 Ive got some very exciting news to share with you over the next few weeks. - Outdoor Mysore (max 2 students) coming soon! - Brand new online learning platform coming soon! - Website almost ready!... - New cork yoga mats and props have arrived! So if all goes according to plan each of these announcements will be ready for you by the end of the month - cant wait! . @ditairikian . . . . . #ustrasana #camelpose #outdooryoga #melbourne #asana #blackandwhiteyoga #ashtangaaddict See more

23.01.2022 One of many approaches to tightening the backbend. Some of these cues might help. @of.earthandsea dropping back some time last year I think:) . .... . . . #chakrasana #urdhvadhanurasana #walkingin #deepeningbackbends #ashtangayoga See more

23.01.2022 First day of a little holiday with this rascal:) How good is this spot! A free camp site near Orbost called Woods Point Swimming Hole. . @ditairikian ... . . . . . #woodspoint #woodspointswimminghole #orbost #gippsland #travelregionalvic #straya See more

22.01.2022 Get into ya! Whats your favourite post-prac breaky? . . . .... . #veganbreakfast #yogafood See more

21.01.2022 Imagination is the use of words and images where there is no such object or reality to it. - Patanjali Yoga Sutra 1.9 . Through humankind’s imaginings, the greatest musical pieces, literature, inventions and arts have captivated our senses and enriched our appreciation of life. In our collective creativity, for better or worse we’ve agreed to economic models, democracy, communism, religion and science as abstract ways we can interpret and interact with a higher value or forge... society’s ethos. . Sometimes it leads to that ‘Eureka!’ moment that will propel your own life or even all life into a completely new way of thinking. Or sometimes it leads to that black sickness of jealousy where your thoughts can’t escape the dreaded illusions of your partner with someone more beautiful than you. . The important thing is noting that the imagination is a tool of the mind. It isn’t consciousness itself, but it can help you better understand what that consciousness we arise from is. On the flip side it can lead to a myriad of illusions. . You just need to know that there’s always a choice. Do you feed the white wolf or the black one? . @yotography_ . . . . . #headstand #headstandvariation #muktahastasirsasana #imagination #yogainversions See more

21.01.2022 Thank - you @drivingmissdaaisy for helping demo for the last couple of days live stream Ashtanga. I feel lucky that at least with my housemates we can still use hands on alignment support. This aspect of being able to correct asana without needing words is something I mourn being able to share with all students. Much of the Ashtanga teachers craft is in this form of bodywork where we help the student find more effective movement patterns and to feel steady and at ease in as...ana. Though I miss this, its also been a joy to explore the benefits of teaching through the webcam. I enjoy these workshop style led classes, getting into the interesting details of the anatomy and some meditative moments of self inquiry. If youre interested in joining the daily online classes DM for details or follow the link in bio. . . . . . #parsvakonasana #marichyasana #yogaadjustments #liveyoga @ Mount Martha, Victoria, Australia

20.01.2022 From tomorrow, Ashtanga yoga will also be back @theprivatesea Mornington! . Mysore Ashtanga (all levels) Tues & Thurs 9.30am .... Led Ashtanga (experienced) Saturday 7.30am . Missed you all and so glad we can practice indoors again. Please remember BYO mat and contact me to book as spaces are limited with restrictions. . If you’re coming down for a class, why not try out all of the other incredible health modalities the centre has! . - Floatation tanks - Infrared sauna - Massage - Pandora light therapy - Counselling - Chiro - Physio - Hahnemann healing - Reiki - Norma-tech recovery - Salt therapy - Coffee - Wellness library - ...and probably much more I’m forgetting! . Ahh and this beautiful family, the George’s :) the best part of going here is seeing these guys’ happy faces. A quick coffee always ends up being an hour or two of chinwags. Thanks for always brightening our days you wellness moguls! So glad to be back:) . . . . . . #morningtonyoga #melbournewellness #morningtonwellness #morningtonpeninsulabusiness #melbournefloattanks #yogamelbourne #ashtangapractice See more

20.01.2022 Do you get pain in the upper back/shoulders? I know the suffering. Its been 15 years of chronic pain and countless therapists and exercises for me. The yoga practice helps on a maintenance level but out of everything, the drills that give the most relief are these 3. By working the antagonist muscle groups found only in hanging an pulling-type movements, youll gain scapula mobility, shoulder girdle stability and a lot less irritation in those sore areas. Were apes - wer...e meant to hang! Thanks my dear friend @semsolar for the query:) . . . . . #scapulashrugs #hanging #upperbackpain #backpainrelief #shoulderpainrelief #passivehang #activehang #painfree See more

20.01.2022 Me: Hey God. God: Hello..... Me: I'm falling apart. Can you put me back together?... God: I would rather not. Me: Why? God: Because you aren't a puzzle. Me: What about all of the pieces of my life that are falling down onto the ground? God: Let them stay there for a while. They fell off for a reason. Take some time and decide if you need any of those pieces back. Me: You don't understand! I'm breaking down! God: No - you don't understand. You are breaking through. What you are feeling are just growing pains. You are shedding the things and the people in your life that are holding you back. You aren't falling apart. You are falling into place. Relax. Take some deep breaths and allow those things you don't need anymore to fall off of you. Quit holding onto the pieces that don't fit you anymore. Let them fall off. Let them go. Me: Once I start doing that, what will be left of me? God: Only the very best pieces of you. Me: I'm scared of changing. God: I keep telling you - YOU AREN'T CHANGING!! YOU ARE BECOMING! Me: Becoming who? God: Becoming who I created you to be! A person of light and love and charity and hope and courage and joy and mercy and grace and compassion. I made you for more than the shallow pieces you have decided to adorn yourself with that you cling to with such greed and fear. Let those things fall off of you. I love you! Don't change! ... Become! Become! Become who I made you to be. I'm going to keep telling you this until you remember it. Me: There goes another piece. God: Yep. Let it be. Me: So ... I'm not broken? God: Of course Not! - but you are breaking like the dawn. It's a new day. Become!!! by John Roedel

20.01.2022 SOUND ON The most a yoga teacher can do is inspire you to move deeper into your own practice. . When practicing alone I know my body is gradually slipping into subconscious patterns and my mind tends to follow suit. Having a teacher bring awareness to those dormant realms of the anatomy and encouraging you to bring more light to the subconscious parts of yourself is one of the most beautiful gifts a person could have. .... You have been a remedy to my inertia. Thank you @santinagiardinachard_ . @ditairikian . . . . . #ashtangayogateacher #zoomyoga #zoommysore #yogaathome #santinagiardinachard #ashtangayogastudent See more

19.01.2022 Which vegan products have helped you transition away from meat? . With the government announcing that slaughterhouses need to cut their staff and production by a third, its a good thing we can thrive off foods that arent animal flesh and fluid! . Heres a few products I get from @aldiaustralia (..well, except for the last one - thats for after lockdown). ... Though the healthiest vegan diet is predominantly whole foods plant based - having a bit of mock meat and tofu from time to time is fine and can make it a bit easier for anyone transitioning toward veganism. . 3/4 of epidemics come as a result of animal agriculture and covid seems to thrive in animal killing centres. . Be kind to animals, be kind to humanity, go vegan. The oreos will help;) . . . . . #govegan #veganalternatives #soymilk #ayahuasca #veganeasy #plantbased #closeallslaughterhouses @ Mount Martha, Victoria, Australia See more

19.01.2022 C R E A M Y C H I A P U D + Raspberries . This is such an easy dessert made with bare minimum ingredients you probably already have in the kitchen. Thanks @ditairikian for showing me how to make this. ... . . . . . #melbourneveganeats #melbournevegan #easyveganmeals #easyvegandessert #chiapudding #easyveganrecipes #morningtonpeninsula See more

18.01.2022 MORE ASHTANGA RETURNS FROM 23rd November 2020 . 13 Ashtanga classes each week . There are now 3 locations... . . MORNINGTON PARK . Monday - Friday 8am - 9am (Ashtanga Foundations) . . THE PRIVATE SEA, @theprivatesea Mornington . Tuesday & Thursday 9.30am - 11am (Mysore Ashtanga) . Saturday 7.30 - 9am (Led Ashtanga) . . NO MIND YOGA @nomindyoga , Mt Martha . Monday - Friday 6am - 7.30am (Mysore Ashtanga) . . *Note - with respect to tradition, on full & new moon days we take a day of rest and there will be no class on these dates. 30 November 14 December 30 December . . WHICH ASHTANGA CLASS IS SUITABLE FOR ME? . FOUNDATIONS - Suitable for beginners and those returning from a break. This class is guided and demonstrated as we move through the foundational principles and postures of the Ashtanga series. . MYSORE - Suitable for all levels. In this class you move through the postures at your own pace. I spend much of the time moving to each student giving individualised instruction and advice on the correct movement & breath patterns to develop your yoga practice. Those who are new to Ashtanga, we will build the practice step by step to a level appropriate for you. A regular Mysore practice is a pre-requisite to attending the Led class. . LED - Minimum 3 months experience in Ashtanga required. In this challenging 90 minute class we go through the full Ashtanga Primary Series. The poses and count are called in both English and Sanskrit with the class moving through the sequence in unison. . . BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL 0401 275 189 . . Pricing $25 - casual $180 - 10 pass $99p/m - unlimited membership (this will return to the regular rate of $150p/m from January 1st 2021) . . ABOUT RYAN Ryan has maintained a daily Ashtanga Yoga practice for the last 11 years alongside a relentless exploration of its philosophy. He began teaching this method on the Mornington Peninsula 6 years ago. . @yotography_ . . . . #moningtonyogaclass #melbourneyoga #titibasana #yogaoutdoors #whattodomelbourne See more

17.01.2022 In the Mysore room theres a Trishtana on a few different planes. . Breath, gaze, posture. Witness, person, ego. Teacher, student, practice.... . Interrelated and interdependent in the many angles you can look at it from. . On closer inquiry we can see how each of these trishtanas become ingredients for yoga to occur. . From a wider perspective we can see that the teacher is the witness to the student performing their practice. This person is practicing yoga because its the activity transforming the energy of ego into the delight of still presence. The witness position is what allows the student to be just a person in the process of trying to see reality. Collectively grinding away their illusions in the fire of sustained practice. . From a closer, more individual perspective the same thing unfolds in a different way. The steadfast breath is the yogiss witness and the teacher. The single pointed gaze is the window they hold their focus through. The point from which I-am-ness comes. The posture is the vessel for the ego to transform. Using bandhas to lift prana from lower energy centres toward higher ones. . This is the practice. . Slowly putting the puzzle pieces together of who we are, what we are and why on earth we get up every morning to do this! . Thanks my dear friend and housemate @jet_fighter_steve for helping out with demoing for this mornings live stream:) . . . . . #yogaassist #liveyoga #ashtangaonline See more

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16.01.2022 Eco Cork Yoga Mat Feel deeply grounded in any asana with the supportive grip of our cork and natural rubber yoga mats. Non-slip, even under the sweatiest conditions you’ll never be sliding around in down dog again! . Follow the link in bio to find this and other cork products to support your yoga practice. .... . . . . . #yogamat #ecoyoga #cork #enso #mushinnoshin #mushin #australia See more

16.01.2022 Ryan! Feel into your shin bones, now lift your chest up. Yes! Reach out through your wrists. Now imagine theres two bits of string on your nipples pulling you up to the ceiling. Thats it! Now youve decided! At some point the practice touches your powerlessness, right. And thats when people run to something else. But! Thats really your opportunity to feel most alive! Slow down! Go back. Do it again! Pedley! You dont need to be afraid of your body! Ryan...! Come over to the screen... I dont wanna see any more of this flopping around shit! Youve gotta do the work! . A sample of some of @santinagiardinachard_ teaching during our online Ashtanga intensive. Id call it a Queensland-style Austanga Gestalt Therapy experience! Unbridled salt of the earth sort of Sheila she is! Never a moment of pandering and always cutting through the bullshit in what Id consider the trademark of one of the rawest and most authentic Ashtanga teachers I know. . As well as the Mysore practice, each day wed also have a sharing and some journalling homework to unpack the Belief Closet. These sessions were what brought everything to life. For me it bridged a gap I was feeling between the monotony that can come with daily asana practice and the way that I can slip into very unsophisticated thought patterns with every day stuff. As more lights were being switched on to the unconscious parts of my asana, it also brought light to unconscious parts of my psyche that Id usually ignore through my inert habits. The mind and body are sharing a subconscious! Its by making these unconscious things conscious that I feel most alive, happy and excited. Im so stoked from these last few days:) Thanks Santina for the fire and the seeds! . @ditairikian . . . . . #ashtanga #yogapractice #mysoreintensive #dhanurasana #dropback @ Mount Martha, Victoria, Australia See more

16.01.2022 Most media and news sources know that the fastest way to convince you of their message about the situation is to go straight to the brainstem. This is the reptilian brain which governs our fight/flight responses as well as the decisions that are cold, compulsive or rigid. . The processes of the reptilian brain are as unsophisticated as they are dangerous and theres one key emotion that evokes responses from it more than any other. And that is FEAR, and they are using it C...ONTINUOUSLY. . Now Im not going to get into whether you should be trusting mainstream or alternative media as telling the truth, Id say neither but lets save that for another post. FEAR is what both are using to control the narrative you think you made up on your own. What Im suggesting is that when the mind is in the fear based decision making of the reptilian brain - youre also being programmed to believe whatever they tell you to believe. . So should we switch off the news, delete the apps and close ourselves from the world? It sounds appealing, but in the long term thats another form of avoidance that comes with its own fear based gravity. So what to do? . Stay open! And also, stay strong! . Once you know theres a mechanism at play of media trying to drive fear into your brainstem, youll have an uncanny ability to not let their stories affect you so negatively. Cultivate a healthy agnosticism to the messages youre receiving - maybe theyre right, maybe not, but probably the truth is somewhere in between. Spend some time looking at different sources to form a rounded view and dont fall prey to the tribalism thats polarising our society on every issue that comes up. . Keep cultivating love, generosity and compassion as your guiding lights and most of all - have faith. Stay sane. Things will get better, but the news probably wont:) . @ditairikian . . . . . . #prasaritapadottanasanad #melbourneyoga #medialies #faith #staysane

15.01.2022 An oldie with Leeroy, @taliarainey and @ay.papaya . Maybe 2 years ago? Missing you all!

15.01.2022 Ok:) so everything looks like it’s panning well with the reopening. I’ll add a few more updates here to clear any more questions there might be about the reopening. Masks: Not required while on your mat practicing - however when moving around other parts of either venues they need to be worn. I can appreciate some of you will want to continue wearing a mask while practicing as an extra precaution which of course is totally fine, however it’s not mandatory under the guidelines.... Contact tracing: For every class we need to keep a register of everyone who’s come - I’m sticking to using the old fashioned pen and paper. Please fill this out on arrival by the front door. Mats and props: Please BYO mat and props. If you need to buy your own, I have a new order of mats, blocks and wheels that have just arrived. Adjustments: Indoor contact sport is allowed and giving physical adjustments to your asana practice would fall into this category. To minimise contact i’ll be using the towel with all adjustments. This will be by consent, so please let me know before class if you would like to be adjusted. If not i will continue to use verbal cues. I’ll confirm this at the start of each class when I give the opening rant and chant:) Cancellations: If you are unable to attend, please note there is a 12 hour minimum cancellation policy. We can have max 5 in Mt Martha and 9 in Mornington so if you can cancel early that will give others the chance to attend when you can’t make it. Park classes: The exception to the cancellation policy is the park classes where we may need to cancel at short notice due to the weather. FYI tomorrow’s park class is cancelled due to rain and wind. Lastly, thanks everyone for your patience with all the chopping and changing of class times and locations etc. I know that it makes it tricky with planning but I think we can stay with this schedule for a while now.

14.01.2022 Before starting practice, take a moment at the front of your mat and notice what it feels like to be inside your own skin. How nice it feels to have a body you can move around in. Breathe deeply into it let your body relax into the exhale. Smile. These small steps before starting will help you sink deeper into the practice. Sending a message to the nervous system that you are safe. And sending a positive mental association to the mind.... Micro-rituals like this strengthen those feelings of sacredness that can come with a sustained practice of yoga. This is one of many ways to meet yourself. . @yotography_ . . . . . #pause #embody #breathe #smile #prayer #mindfulness #warburton See more

13.01.2022 Wrong perception becomes erroneous cognition. - Patanjali Yoga Sutra 1.8 . With an understanding that our true spiritual nature has its essence in love, we can deduce that whatever the religious institutions of the world have formulated to appear outside love’s favour are abstractions of truth. The teachings of Jesus had this love essence, but then the institutions that were spawned long after him created ideas of hell. The Buddha spoke of non-clinging to dogma and ceremony, ...but then a religion formed to resurface those attachments. . The important thing here is that we don’t condemn the world’s wondrous traditions for what we see as untruth, but that we recognise that it’s the nature of mind to create structure and rules around something that’s essentially structureless. . The good thing about these structures is that they can assist in guiding us toward the structureless love, but then on arrival of that love we can let go of the scaffolding which guided us there and trust in love itself to be our guide. . @yotography_ . . . . . #laghuvajrasana #incorrectperception #yogamorningtonpeninsula See more

13.01.2022 Lockdown has about another month to go til were back at @nomindyoga and @theprivatesea... BUT! ...From 28 September we can have outdoor Mysore-Style Ashtanga Yoga classes! . - Weekdays 8am & 9.30am (90 min) - Max 2 students... - Must be within 5km of Mt Martha Lookout Tower (opposite 128 Bradford rd) - Same cost as a regular class pass . If youve been missing the practice and are ready to explore the far reaching effects of Ashtanga Yoga. Send me a message and well get the process started. . . . . from a couple of years ago @soulcollectiveyoga :) miss you Liesl! . . . . . #morningtonpeninsula #springyoga #outdooryoga #mountmartha #mountmarthalookout #legbehindhead #marichyasana See more

11.01.2022 All classes return Monday! Can't wait to see you - https://mailchi.mp/1e8ccd5e1c71/ashtangareturns-3034801

11.01.2022 Feeling quite chuffed today seeing this in the mail:) I’ve never before had my writing published, but thanks to @allymcmanus now there’s an introduction to Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras in the latest edition of @wellbeing_magazine ‘s Yoga arm. . In it is an effort to explain the relevance of ancient wisdom to a modern yoga practice with emphasis on the opening sutras of Patanjali. . Grab a copy from your nearest newsagent, I’d love to hear what you think!... . A big thanks also to @yotography_ whose great photos you might recognise in here - that shoot we did years ago sure is getting some use still! . Love you all - enjoy this beautiful day See more

10.01.2022 Thanks everyone for the birthday wishes the other day! I love and value all of you! And know that the connections we share will survive any time and space put between us. It wont be long till we meet again:) . In true Leo-style here are a few pictures from random moments in my life - same me, many bodies! . Have a great day!... @ PLANET EARTH.SPACE See more

10.01.2022 MORE ASHTANGA RETURNS FROM 23rd November 2020 . 13 Ashtanga classes each week at 2 locations . ... . NO MIND YOGA @nomindyoga , Mt Martha . Monday - Friday 6am - 7.30am (Mysore Ashtanga) . Monday - Friday 8am - 9am (Ashtanga Foundations) . . THE PRIVATE SEA, @theprivatesea Mornington . Tuesday & Thursday 9.30am - 11am (Mysore Ashtanga) . Saturday 7.30 - 9am (Led Ashtanga) . . *Note - with respect to tradition, on full & new moon days we take a day of rest and there will be no class on these dates. 30 November 14 December 30 December . . WHICH ASHTANGA CLASS IS SUITABLE FOR ME? . FOUNDATIONS - Suitable for beginners and those returning from a break. This class is guided and demonstrated as we move through the foundational principles and postures of the Ashtanga series. . MYSORE - Suitable for all levels. In this class you move through the postures at your own pace. I spend much of the time moving to each student giving individualised instruction and advice on the correct movement & breath patterns to develop your yoga practice. Those who are new to Ashtanga, we will build the practice step by step to a level appropriate for you. A regular Mysore practice is a pre-requisite to attending the Led class. . LED - Minimum 3 months experience in Ashtanga required. In this challenging 90 minute class we go through the full Ashtanga Primary Series. The poses and count are called in both English and Sanskrit with the class moving through the sequence in unison. . . BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL 0401 275 189 . . Pricing $25 - casual $180 - 10 pass $99p/m - unlimited membership (this will return to the regular rate of $150p/m from January 1st 2021) . . ABOUT RYAN Ryan has maintained a daily Ashtanga Yoga practice for the last 11 years alongside a relentless exploration of its philosophy. He began teaching this method on the Mornington Peninsula 6 years ago. . See more

09.01.2022 Traditional led Ashtanga Primary Series

09.01.2022 Confident faith allows blessings to enter you. When you have no doubt, whatever you wish can be achieved. - Padmasambhava . . .... . . #padmasambhava #kapotasana #yogapose See more

08.01.2022 This event is happening in three days

08.01.2022 Gayatri Mantra o bhr bhuva sva tat savitur vareya bhargo devasya dhmahi... dhiyo yo na pracodayt Rigveda 3.62.10 . We meditate on the divine light of the supreme. May our minds be purified by this light. . From a chant Belinda @yogatravelwellness and I led for Tanja’s opening @prana_yoga_and_wellness . . . . . #gayatri #gayatrimantra #chanting #kirtan See more

08.01.2022 Sometimes its not so obvious to find where the return on investment of a daily practice is. . And so, many people give up on it. . But maybe somewhere down the track those same people will realise they gave up without much fight. And usually over something that wasnt really that important at all.... . The investment of a daily practice isnt a get rich quick scheme. Its bloody hard work! Take your time, slowly, slowly - dividends are coming;) . @ditairikian . . . . #dividendsarecoming #alliscoming #practicepracticepractice #investinvestinvest #laghuvajrasana #littlethunderbolt See more

07.01.2022 Here are a few hip opening postures which help prepare you for lotus. I like to do this as a little sequence for 10mins before starting practice when I feel a bit tighter. - There should be no pain around the knees. - Take your time. - Nothing needs to be forced.... - Breath in to the muscle being stretched. - Let go on the exhale. Thank @fine_remedies for asking about this posture:) . . . , , #padmasana #howtolotus #howto #yogatips #lotustips #hipopeners #tighthips #hippain #lotuspose #melbourneyoga

06.01.2022 An old mini-tutorial for the side angle pose. A good variation for beginners is to place the forearm on the thigh. Focus on grounding through all parts of your feet, particularly the big toe and heels. . .... . . . . #parsvakonasana #sideanglepose #yogatutorials See more

06.01.2022 Theres always a nemesis asana lying on the cusp of possibility. For a few years the intricacies of kapotasana have been successful at helping me move through emotional pain, physical discomfort and to understand the difference between the will and my ego. . Its been a great teacher in finding strength in vulnerability and to be honest with myself at all times. . It shows me the pain of too much enthusiasm for heel grabbing too.... . What the body learns, the mind learns and the soul witnesses. . . @ditairikian . . . #kapotasana #yogabackbend #vulnerabilityisstrength See more

05.01.2022 Tonight’s solstice, Saturn/Jupiter alignment and prophecy event is now at this rotunda directly opposite the Dromana visitor centre. We decided to move it as there’s a pretty high chance of showers. Here’s some more details for the event:) . Opposite 659 Point Nepean Rd Dromana 7.30pm - 9.30pm .... In alignment with one of the oldest Aboriginal prophecies, Jupiter and Saturn will be conjuncting (in the exact same spot) at 0 degrees Aquarius. Many have debated when the exact date the age of Aquarius will begin/has begun. It is my belief (Alaine) that this date marks the beginning of this New Age of Aquarius, while the year 2020 was the finale of the Age of Pisces. Today we will gather not for humanity or our personal tribulations and growth but for the love of Mother Earth. She needs our love on this day for her own healing and transformation as a sentient being herself. Information will be shared about the prophecies and the astrological impacts of the time by @alainesimone . We will then be guided by Ryan through pranayama and meditation to connect us and allow us to channel universal love to Mother Earth. This will be followed by a small sound journey and then possible kirtan, if we are feeling it. The event is free and open to anyone who feels called to participate. Lots of love, Ryan and Alaine

05.01.2022 Yoga asana - the butterfly needs a strong cocoon while it turns itself into a soup and the yogi needs a stable body through the process of dissolving the thoughts they have about what they are. . Your body is the vehicle for inner transformation. . Asana is a supportive shell for the practitioner engaged in studying the sacred.... . . @veganfitnessassassin . . . . . #butterfly #cocoon #chrysalis #transformation #yogapants #dropback #yogaisthestillingofthemind See more

05.01.2022 Moon day tomorrow. Enjoy your rest:)

04.01.2022 Do you have a favourite spot in nature to practice Yoga? By the 28th of September its likely well be able to practice yoga in person again. The restrictions are:... - Outdoors - Max 2 students - Social distancing Mysore Ashtanga in nature. Mon-Fri 8am & 9.30am Im open to ideas on where youd prefer to practice:) . @ditairikian

04.01.2022 Preparing for deeper back extensions? Two areas need work: Open hips & stable legs. Let’s explore how bridge pose (first pic) helps in achieving this. .... 1. Prepare the set-up by bringing heels toward buttocks and grounding the feet hip width apart. Ideally the second toe and heel form parallel straight lines. Toes pointing outwards a little is ok, but work towards parallel. . 2. Engage, but don’t clench the belly, buttocks and thighs. These are the ‘brace’ to support your pelvis while the spine goes into extension. Keep them engage as you push into the heels and lift the hips to their highest point. Be sure to inhale and lift very slowly - thrusting up fast, holding the breath or gulping air will only lead to injury. . 3. Now that you’re up, let’s focus on the subtle nuances: - Move the knees towards each other. This action helps engage the psoas, the large muscles that travel from the inner thigh to the lower back. When the psoas works correctly, it creates a zip-like support through the pelvis and lower back. - Separate the sitting bones from each other. This action will help take tension away from piriformis and other buttock muscles that can spasm with overuse. Although clenching the buttocks can help initially to drive the hips higher, done often without knowing how to release them can create a jammed feeling in the sacrum which eventually inhibits the spinal extension. - Engage the central abdominals (belly). This is the antagonist muscle to quadratus lumborum (lower back) and will allow the spine to soften into even more extension. Calling these postures back-bends can be misleading as newer practitioners can interpret that as dumping the bend into the lower back without switching on the supporting muscles. This is why many end up with lower back pain or injury and get disheartened that ‘yoga’s not for me’... We actually want to reduce the amount of bending in the lower back so that the opening is shared between the front of the hips & thighs opening while the rest of the spine extends. . 4. Exhaling, come down slowly with all the control you can muster. Collapsing to the mat or lifting the heels as you come down - cheating! Be honest with yourself:) See more

02.01.2022 6 DAYS/wk LIVE AND RECORDED . An in depth exploration of the Ashtanga Primary Series with an emphasis on linking self enquiry to the asana practice. .... Weekday classes are 75 minutes and suitable for all levels with the Saturday class 90 minutes suitable for the more experienced. . Ryan has maintained a daily Ashtanga practice for the last 10 years alongside a relentless exploration of its philosophy. He began teaching this method 5 years ago. . Classes will continue in this format until the Victorian lockdown ends. See the link in bio to join or just send me a message with any enquiries. . Stay sane. Love. . @yotography_ . . . . #marichyasanad #onlineyogaclasses #melbournelovesyoga #warburton #australiayoga See more

01.01.2022 Two monks see a flag moving in the wind. The first monk proclaims, The wind is flapping the flag! The second retorts, No! The flag is flapping in the wind! And so they begin to debate... An old sage comes walking by.... The monks decide that he can surely settle whose belief is correct about the flag. They explain their predicament and the sage listens. Hmmm... no, both of your minds are flapping. From a Zen koan. #huineng #zen #koan #rainbow #timelapse #dromana

01.01.2022 @ditairikian demonstrating earlier this week for the live class. Thanks for always being an exemplar of perseverance Dita, youre an inspiration for what others can do with conviction pulling the locomotive. . . .... . . #liveyoga #yogademo #perseverence #shraddha #persevere @ Mount Martha, Victoria, Australia See more

01.01.2022 Are you doing yoga for mental health? Physical health? Spiritual health? . More or less we all come to yoga with a desire to get something out of the yoga. And the common areas people want to benefit from are dominant as either mental, physical or spiritual. . At first the practice shifts between practicing for body, mind or soul. ... . Then after a while we begin to notice the interconnectedness and make analogous links with all three. . Then after some more years pass, we realise that were not even trying to get anything anymore, yet were still benefiting - much like the skilled juggler focusing on no one ball but continuously claiming them all through his peripheral vision. . Its in the empty peace of non-attainment that all the benefits of yoga become yours. A beautiful paradox - by being selfless, you get everything you ever wanted! . Give to the yoga and all is coming. . @ditairikian . . . , . #sirsasana #headstand #pikeheadstand #mentalhealth #physicalhealth #spiritualhealth #aparigraha #yogapants #alliscoming #ruok See more