By Annette van Gent From time to time, you might have seen The Yoga Nook advertise a type of yoga class called an Iyengar Yoga “led practice”. You might have wondered what this is, how it differs from one of our usual yoga classes, and why you might do this “led practice”. If […]
What are the six causes of Delusion or Emotional Disturbance and how can they be Restrained?
Yoga and Rowing work in harmony
Who am I?
Will yoga and other natural therapies ever be covered by private health insurance again?
In 2017 Iyengar Yoga Australia (IYA) protested the scrapping of private health coverage for 16 natural health therapies including yoga, effective from 2019, because we objected to the basis of the decision – namely that there was not enough scientific evidence to show yoga works. The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Review of […]
Retreating to go forward – going away on a yoga retreat
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
Guruji’s 100 Years
The following is an excerpt from an article I wrote a while ago for Australian Yoga Life, to celebrate Mr Iyengar’s centenary in 2018. You can download the entire article here. “In 1918, 100 years ago, the deadly Spanish flu pandemic swept across the world, killing 30 million people, 17 million of them in India. […]
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 […]
