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The Yoga Shed

Locality: Lower Belford

Phone: +61 417 291 873

Address: 258 Standen Dr 2335 Lower Belford, NSW, Australia

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

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24.01.2022 Can't stop the mind?

23.01.2022 About to receive an outdoor singing bowl meditation at Crystal Castle in Northern NSW. Looking forward to experiencing another take on sound meditation. The white bowls are frosted quartz crystal. We’ll be using our own collection of these and more at our sacred sounds meditation this Sunday. We’ll finish our session with a candle flame meditation using some hand made non toxic candles purchased on this same trip from Nimbin. It’s impossible to separate work from play when you visit the Yoga capital of NSW- the whole Byron Bay Area!

22.01.2022 If you look closely you can see the mountain view in the reflection from the French door windows. We aren't in town, but that's one of the things that make the place special and we're only 5 mins from Branxton. Here is a class update: Casual classes are on in JAN and then we move to discounted term bookings in Feb. First yoga & meditation class for the year tonight! Will be so great to get back into it! We'll have a few beginners to this class so if you're new to yoga, you'll be in good company. Here is the link for tonight's long session yoga with singing bowls (you'll feel blissed out by the end) 6pm-7:30pm, mats are provided, bring a blanket and cushion for the meditation though https://theyogashed.com.au//mon-6pm-yoga-meditation-1-5hr/

21.01.2022 The number one reason people give for not starting yoga is the reason you should start!

20.01.2022 This is a restorative yoga pose. The support of the props allow for a longer period of time in the pose. After a while, amazing things start to happen at an energetic level! Energy pathways are opened up and tension is released at the physical and mental level. You'll feel incredibly restored afterwards! Do you need some time out to restore your energy levels? I still have a few spots for tonight's chakra restorative yoga class. 6pm-7:30pm. $35 Get in contact.

20.01.2022 Natarajasana- dancers pose. Strength in the legs and the mental equanimity required for balance develops through a regular yoga practice. We will however be giving people the option to lean against the wall if they need at class tonight! Looking forward to sharing some strengthening, stretching and balancing poses tonight along with our signature 7 rounds of sun salutes with the djembe drum.

20.01.2022 Just setting the massage table up for a sound massage tomorrow morning. I have appointments available between 11am and 4pm Mon 11th if anyone is looking some deep relaxation and good vibes! $90/hr.

19.01.2022 December happenings at The Yoga Shed....

17.01.2022 Coming into Summer, no doubt a lot of people will be thinking about improving their diet and exercise in order to reclaim their healthy summer weight. I would suggest including meditation in that equation! Did you know that there is a stress- weight relationship? Meditation lowers cortisol. Cortisol has an intricate relationship with the hormone insulin, which controls our blood sugar. When cortisol levels increase, the cells of our body can become resistant to insulin. In tu...rn, this may lead to an increase in blood sugar, weight gain and potentially Type 2 Diabetes. So start meditating if you have stress in your life and are looking to achieve a healthy weight. We are running two sacred sounds meditations this month (first one this evening) and all of our October yoga classes include meditation. At The Yoga Shed, we’ve always known that meditation is important which is why we teach breathing and meditation alongside of your physical yoga practices. See more

17.01.2022 I'm really appreciative of all of the requests for gift vouchers I've received in December. The most popular request has been for a sound massage for 2. I think I'm going to have busy January fulfilling them but after the year we've had - people deserve a restful retreat! And I think a vibrational reset is just what we ALL need.

17.01.2022 Yes! We do gift vouchers for Christmas! Choose from: Individual Private yoga or meditation 1hr $80 Individual Floor Sound Massage 1hr $80 Individual Deluxe Sound Massage 1h $90 Private yoga or meditation for 2 (1hr) $115... Sound Massage for 2 (1 hr) $115 Sacred Sounds Group Casual 1.5hr Meditation $35 Book here https://theyogashed.com.au/order-a-gift-voucher/ See more

16.01.2022 Thank you to our guest teacher Christine from SOUNDz Healing for another transformative Chakradance class!! Such a kind and generous teacher who allows us to feel safe and comfortable to process and share our experiences. Next week we explore the base chakra - mooladhara. I'm guessing there might be a lot of drum music! #TheYogaShedvenue #Retreatspace #roomwithaview

15.01.2022 Tired and stressed and suddenly think yoga is a good idea? Get ahead of the game! It's worth scheduling your time in for physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. Yoga is a lifelong commitment to promoting wellbeing within ourselves. It's not meant to be a quick fix! Only mainstream consumerism will tell you that's the answer to life! We encourage people to plan their attendance for the upcoming month. If you're like me, you'll know that putting it in the calendar makes it happen! Don't wait for some random inspiration. Make a conscious choice to schedule it in. We've helped you out by working out ALL of our studio and online offerings for the upcoming month. PLAN your upcoming month of health and wellbeing. We'd love to see you!

15.01.2022 Stunning view of the mountains from the yoga shed after class tonight. The setting sun has put a spotlight on them.

13.01.2022 I can attest to that!

13.01.2022 Not an early bird? Looking for a chilled out afternoon? We have a weekend class coming up that might suit you.

12.01.2022 Thanks everyone who joined the live zoom this morning. I feel amazing and hope you do too. Got that tingley pranic feeling from the sequences that increased breath rate and I feel strong after all our strengthening asanas. 2 times per week of this and we'll all feel better and stronger by the end of the month I'm sure!

12.01.2022 Just finished a private sound meditation for 2. If you need to reset and restore energy levels, a guided singing bowl meditation is a great way to go about it.

11.01.2022 Sacred Sounds 1.5hrs is on again this Sunday - 3 spots left. Book via Casual Classes page on website.Sacred Sounds 1.5hrs is on again this Sunday - 3 spots left. Book via Casual Classes page on website.

11.01.2022 Phew! Ok, now I know how my students feel! Just did 7 rounds of sun salutes with the djembe drum from one of my own online videos. Gets a glow on the face alright! We’re still taking bookings for October online. You get 3 live zooms every week and lots of our very own yoga videos that you can do anytime. You’ll know and feel the difference in your body if you include the 7 djembe sun salutes on a daily basis.

11.01.2022 Getting our candle stands ready for tonight’s sacred sounds and tratak session. Time for some brand new candlesticks! During tratak meditation we gaze open eyed at a candle flame and then close the eyes and aim to visualise it. There’s a bit more to it than that but you’ll have to come to a class to find out the rest!

10.01.2022 We offer beautiful gift vouchers for Christmas! Yoga, Meditation & Sound Massage.We offer beautiful gift vouchers for Christmas! Yoga, Meditation & Sound Massage.

09.01.2022 Our casual Sacred Sounds Meditation is FULL tonight! Thank you everyone for booking. Book now for our Sunday 5pm February Sacred Sounds Term where you receive 4 classes for the price of 3. Save $35.We can only take 10! https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/sun-5pm-sacred-sounds-medit

09.01.2022 What’s involved in setting up for a sacred sounds and tratak class? Quite a bit actually! We have to set out all of our soft camping mattresses and then put a sanitised yoga mat over the top, we then set out our bolsters with sanitised satin covers, then the candles need to be cleaned of wax drippings from the last class and reset in their candle stands. In addition we also sanitise door handles and make sure there are individual washed cloths for people to dry their hands on in the bathroom. Then when the class is finished we wash the bolster covers and cloths and pack up the room. Providing a transformational 1.5 hr singing bowl and candle flame meditation class requires more than the teaching time- but the benefits for students last longer than the class too!! That’s what makes it all worth it!!

07.01.2022 Want to get a better nights sleep?

07.01.2022 Ganesha has a home in the Om garden and is an interesting symbol in Indian Mythology. He not only removes obstacles in life but he also puts them there! Anyone feel that Ganesha has been in their life lately? Hopefully you got the obstacle removal version!! It’s way better when that happens!

07.01.2022 Who knew this was in our backyard? Exploring the Hunter River walk on the outskirts of Greta.

07.01.2022 I've just been reflecting on my journey toward including an online teaching platform to our yoga & meditation offerings at The Yoga Shed. Adding an online yoga platform to our already amazing studio classes was something I'd been thinking about for a while but covid really pushed me into that space. I've known for a long time that as a result of the comprehensive yoga training I have had and the 15 years teaching experience that I had something valuable to share that could ex...tend beyond the classroom experience. Between March and November this year - I have created, edited and platformed 30 yoga/meditation videos! These include educational videos on yoga/meditation techniques, yoga classes, breath and meditation classes, mantra and singing bowl meditations. This resource has been and will continue to be a home companion to anyone wanting to learn about yoga or practice yoga in the privacy and comfort of their home. See more

06.01.2022 Try taking lots of smaller steps towards your goals rather than attempting big leaps... :-)

06.01.2022 Doing some yoga videos up North for our October online yoga course. Yesterday was a good chance to meet the locals. Reggie from Mullumbimby is rocking the Mohawk!

06.01.2022 Rory is ready to assist with our live yoga zoom

06.01.2022 Don’t know what to expect from a yoga class here? Join online for the month of December and get a taste of classes from the privacy of your home

06.01.2022 One of my inspiration's for this class came from a recent stay in Newcastle where you often see cafe patrons enjoying a weekend coffee in their yoga gear. It's such a great weekend routine - yoga then coffee. We're just 5 mins from Branxton and I'd love to see our local cafes come alive with the post yoga vibe! #weekendyoga #healthylifestyle #thecribbox #thequinnbranxton #theholycuppa #branxtonbakery Retro Trail Hunter Valley

05.01.2022 My purple clothes line. 8 satin bolster covers hanging out to dry. We have 2 classes where use bolsters and to remain covid safe, we wash the covers after each use and space our bolsters for usage. We’ll be using our bolsters again Tuesday week 6pm for our chakra restorative yoga class. This is a BEAUTIFUL class, hope to see you there!

05.01.2022 Ahh....yoga on the beach. Sounds idyllic doesn’t it? It can be, but you have to choose the right kind of practice. If you want to kick sand in your face or get covered in sand, try some sun salutes . I like practising some more compatible asanas though! A standing practice works great and one of my favourite beach yoga asanas is trikonasana- triangle pose.

04.01.2022 Exciting news. We have a guest teacher coming to teach Chakradance at the studio! Christine from Soundz Healing will be taking us on a 9 week healing journey through the chakras. Each week focuses on a different one. Haven't heard of Chakradance? Through Chakradance you'll experience the healing power of Chakra awareness and movement in a small, safe group setting. Under Christine's guidance and as a result of the Yoga Shed studio's inherent ambience, you'll be enveloped in a... sacred and nurturing space. This is an opportunity to surrender, let go and tune in with your chakras. Eyes are downcast or closed during the practice and candles placed around the room to optimise the student's ability to creatively connect to the chakras through dance. You'll have plenty of freedom to intuitively connect to dance movements that feel right for you. BEGINNERS are welcome and this class is available to all fitness levels This is a holistic style of class where you get an experience of each chakra using specific music, guided visualisations, mandala art-making and dynamic moving meditations. See more

04.01.2022 Sunday afternoons are for relaxing- with singing bowls of course!

04.01.2022 The current studio is actually the 2nd studio I had built on the property. The first one was much smaller and has now been repurposed. The old studio was indeed lovely but it didn’t have mountain views like our current one. We are lucky to be surrounded by such beautiful scenery here at Lower Belford.

03.01.2022 Permaculture Fridays with Lachie. Behind us is Bana grass. A fantastic wind break on cold and windy days like today. Also can be harvested as organic compost to improve soil. This is a fast grower and makes me feel like I’m living in the tropics! Students this is in the nut grove near the Carpark if you want to see it in 3D, blowin in the wind.

03.01.2022 Passionfruit Marigold- edible flowers for inspiring food presentation. Located in our permaculture gardens. I love the sight of yellow flowers. I don’t know why but they just make me feel happy!

03.01.2022 Plenty of sunshine this morning for some yoga outside the Huntlee cafe.

03.01.2022 Jenny is the owner of The Yoga Shed studio in The Hunter Valley. She is also a senior yoga teacher and has been teaching yoga & meditation for over 16 years. She has over 3000hrs of yoga teacher training and is a Level 2 yoga teacher with Yoga Australia. Jenny teaches yoga, breathwork & meditation classes along with providing blissful and transformative sound meditation experiences using her extensive collection of singing bowls & sound tools.

02.01.2022 For the animal lovers.....there is something that feels so complete inside of us when we bridge the unique connection between animal and human.

02.01.2022 ‘That was amazing,! I’ve never experienced anything like that! ‘ was the comment from one of the participants of a private group yoga/meditation this morning. They loved the whole experience of the room, the mindful yoga and the singing bowl meditation. That was the thing that really knocked the experience out of the park for them. Loved sharing this for the first time with people and getting their reactions!

02.01.2022 The dance floor is ready for chakra dancing!!

02.01.2022 During tratak or candle flame meditation- the height of the candle flame is eye height to help awaken Ajna chakra- the third eye.

01.01.2022 Individual, Couples and Small Group Sound Massage appointments available this weekend.

01.01.2022 Have you planned your work Christmas party yet? This group has! We have 7 ladies about to join us for a 1hr sound meditation then out to dinner in Pokolbin! The singing bowls should be a good talking point for afterwards. A lovely bonding experience too!!