In my 33 years of teaching and learning I have been on, and led, many yoga retreats. The first yoga retreat I attended as a student in 1990 was with Peter Thomson at Tapitallee, a retreat centre in the bush near Nowra that had no electricity. I packed up my yoga mat and blankets and […]
20 Years of the Yoga Nook – Linda’s speech from the 20th anniversary party
Thanks everyone for coming to our 20th anniversary Christmas Party! It’s lovely to see you here. Some of us have grown up together, and some of us most likely will grow old together! We’ve brought up children, farewelled parents, and been through a pandemic together. Some of you have become teachers and now we are welcoming […]
Two day Iyengar Yoga Retreat September 15-17, 2023
Retreat was great Here are some photos from 15-17 September Retreat. This is a weekend retreat at Yanada, in St Albans, a 90 minute drive from Sydney. We’ll start with a restorative class on Friday evening followed by a delicious supper, an asana class on Saturday and Sunday mornings followed by brunch/lunch and a restorative […]
20+ years at The Yoga Nook
Beginners’ Course November 12/13 $55
Winter warmer recipe
Teens In Room Yoga 11-17 years
Teen and Tween classes are in the room Tuesday mornings 7.15-8.15am. These Iyengar-based lessons incorporate movement, strength, flexibility, mindfulness and relaxation. They help students develop focus and clarity of mind, and include techniques to reduce anxiety. The classes are designed for girls and boys aged 11 to 17 years. They are suitable for teens and […]
Yoga, deep time and deep humanity
Last time I went camping I was reading Deep Time Dreaming by Billy Griffiths, in which he explains that deep time is beyond human comprehension. Surrounded by the stillness of the land, I got to thinking – perhaps the deep beauty of nature and the deep humanity of life itself are also beyond the capacity of […]
