| What
to Wear |
Wear
loose fitting clothes
that allow freedom of
movement such as t-shirts,
shorts and/or tracksuit
pants.
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| Eating
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No heavy food
for 3 hours before class.
Have a light snack if
necessary.
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| Health
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If you have
any physical/medical
conditions please inform
the teacher prior to
the class commencing.
If your conditions change
during the class please
inform the teacher immediately.
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| Teachers |
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Barbara
Brian
Barbara Brian is a
student of TKV Desikachar
and is the founder
of Agama Yoga Centre,
establishing the teachings
of T Krishnamacharya
in Melbourne , Australia
. Barbara has been
teaching yoga for
20 years, offering
yoga classes for the
young and healthy,
those with specific
needs recovering from
injury or illness
and preparation for
parenthood. Yoga for
all stages of life.
She has developed
a comprehensive program
of both group and
private classes where
individual needs and
abilities are respected.
Barbara conducts interstate
and international
workshops sharing
these teachings and
a comprehensive teacher
training course.
Barbara is a KHYF
certified Yoga Teacher
and Trainer at the
centre.
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Lance
Coughlin
Lance
has been practicing
yoga for the last
18 years with his
mentor Barbara Brian.
He comes from a corporate
background consulting
in computer software
training. Sports like
kayaking, running,
swimming and cycling
led him to discover
yoga. His studies
of yoga deepened and
eventually he became
a yoga teacher at
Agama Yoga Centre
in 2001 and over the
last 4 years he has
been assisting in
the teacher training
programs and workshops
for post graduates.
A special interest
that is emerging for
Lance is exploring
ways to encourage
more men to be involved
in yoga. Lance is
a KHYF certified Yoga
Teacher and Trainer
at the centre.
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Elizabeth
Cox
Elizabeth has a dynamic
approach which is attractive
to both beginners and
experienced alike. She
has developed the midweek
early morning class
and has a wide experience
of the classes at the
centre and tutors in
the teacher training
course. Elizabeth is
a KHYF certified Yoga
Teacher at the centre.
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Nicole
Seckinger
Nicole is an
experienced therapeutic
teacher with special
interests in children’s
yoga and mothers and
babies classes. Nicole
is a KHYF certified
Yoga Teacher at the
centre.
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Kelly Davies
Kelly was trained at Agama Yoga Centre and has extensive experience in adaptation, skilled in offering support or providing challenge where appropriate. This sensitivity is particularly evident in her prenatal classes. Her special interests are in meditation and Yoga sutra. Kelly along with Barbara Brian travel to India each year to further there studies. Kelly also teaches yoga and meditation for corporate companies in the CDB, where the emphasis is on managing stress and relaxation, and at hospitals offering rehabilitation. Kelly is a KHYF certified Yoga Teacher at the centre. She is currently studying to be a Yoga therapist.
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Asa Myren
Asa is a
committed yoga teacher
and studies regularly
with her mentor and
teacher Barbara Brian.
She has undertaken
studies at the KYM
and Vedavani in India
. Asa’s classes
are thorough with
an emphasis on the
breath, combining
body and breathwork
to build flexibility,
strength and clarity
of mind. Her special
interests are chanting
and yoga philosophy.
Asa is an accredited
yoga teacher of the
KHYF and is currently
in training as a yoga
therapist.
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Teagan Fea
Teagan has
been teaching yoga
since 2001 and has
been recently trained
by Barbara Brian.
She has a Diploma
in Yoga Teaching and
has become
certified with the
KHYF. She guides her
students to connect
deeply with
the body, the breath
and the mind. Her
areas of interest
are in helping people
manage anxiety and
depression.
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Arlene Kaplan
Arlene has been studying and teaching yoga since 2001. She has a diploma in Health/ yoga and has recently graduated as a KHYF yoga teacher in the Krishnamacharya tradition, studying under the mentorship of her teacher Barbara Brian. She assists her students to experience the depth of body and breath connection to achieve strength and flexibility in an holistic way. Arlene is also an experienced teacher of children and has facilitated yoga in schools for the past 10 years.
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Annie Maver
Annie trained at Agama yoga Centre in 2000 after being a student of yoga for the last 12 years. With a background in creative arts and acting Annie brings this creative flow into her classes. She is a fluid and energetic teacher and takes particular interest and care in building a strong dynamic practice. Annie is a KHYF certified Yoga Teacher at the centre..
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| Pricing |
Class Length |
Single Session |
5 Session Card |
10 Session Card |
1 hour |
$16 |
$70 |
$135 |
1.5 hour |
$20 |
$85 |
$160 |
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beginners
open
• everyone
is welcome,
a suitable class
for all ages
• 5 and 10 week
class blocks introducing the basic tools of yoga
• appropriate for those who haven't practiced yoga for a long time
• using the body to develop strength & flexibility, our breath to deepen the body/mind link
• teacher
demonstrates
the postures,
guiding students
with clear instructions
beginners 1
• this is a 10 week course that introduces many asana sequences that teach students how to balance the body and how to gradually establish a connection with the breath
• this helps to develop both strength and flexibility in the body while focusing and calming the mind through the breath
beginners 2
• a 10 week course for students who have completed beginners course 1
• this course will extend and deepen the understanding of postures as well as introducing many pranayama (breathing) techniques that help to focus and relax the mind
• this course may also be appropriate for students of other “styles” and for people returning to yoga after a break
• while working to stretch and strengthen the body the mind is directed towards a calm focus
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strength &
flexibility
• a dynamic
approach, using
co-ordination
of breath &
movement
• an energising class promoting
flexibility & building
strength
• all classifications of postures
introduced; forward
backbends, lateral
bends, twists,
extensions,
and balances,
graded in level
of difficulty
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balanced body breath
& mind
• a holistic
approach, using
asana, pranayama
& reflection
• experience
in strength &
flexibility classes
is advisable
• two thirds
asana-based &
one third pranayama
& reflection
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yoga
for blokes
•beneficial
for men who may
have some tightness
in their necks,
shoulders, lower
backs, hips, and
hamstrings
•encourages
students to move
appropriately
•the class
is conducted on
an open environment
where students
don’t need
to feel self-conscious
or competitive
•the intention
of the class is
to reduce tension/stress
in both the body
and the mind
•classes
are small with
individual attention
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yoga
studies
• this class can be taken with the meditative practice & explores the use of yoga sutras in daily life
• open to all
• participants are encouraged to draw on & learn through their own life experiences
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energizing
yoga
• early morning
class to warm
the body &
stimulate
the mind, suitable
for all
• works on
flexibility, strength
& concentration
• a good
preparation for
the working day
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restorative and therapeutic yoga
• suitable
for all ages and
levels
• ideal when
recovering from
injury/trauma
• emphasis
on re-energising
the system without
creating ’stress’
• a stabilising
approach promoting
flexibility and
strength
where needed
• restorative
class for post-natal
students
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unwind & breath
• suitable
for all ages and
levels
• to help you unwind at th end of the day using gentle body movements to release tension
• use the breath to relax and calm the mind
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moving towards meditation
• introducing tools of yoga that start with the body, then the breath, to guide the mind towards reflection
• tools include visualization and chanting to help us move towards meditation
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yoga for cyclists
• provides strengt and flexability
• builds power and stamina
• reduces stress and tension
• helps prevent injury
• promotes speedier recovery
• builds body awareness
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chanting
in asana/pranayama/meditative
practice
• helps
the mind stay
focused &
alert
• extends
breath capacity
• energizes
our system &
has healing
effect
• everyone
can do it
meditative
practice
• helps to calm the mind & stay alert
• energises our system & has healing effect
• everyone can do it
• includes some yoga sutra studies
• asana,
chanting, pranayama,
& visualisation
are used in
preparation
for meditation
yoga
for pregnancy
• a small
class in a relaxed
& friendly
setting
• holistic
preparation &
support for pregnancy
& birth
• program
established for
over 20 years
• private pre & post natal classes are available
mothers
& babies
• restores,
strengthens &
energizes
• provides
opportunity to
establish relationships
in a supportive
context
• allows
both mother &
baby to stay together
in a nourishing
class
relaxation
• a class that will focus on gradually unwinding and relaxing the body, addressing the quality of the breath & calming the mind, using gentle movements that slow you down on all levelse
• come and enjoy a peaceful way to enter the weekend
teens
• yoga for teens is an introductory course of yoga for teenagers 12+ to 16 years
• these classes will encourage students to connect with their body & mind on a deep level, bringing stability and peace while creating a quiet confidence
chanting for beginners
• vedic chant is an ancient tool of yoga, and is taught in the traditional method of call and response. Then the ability to listen in a very subtle way is developed, reading of the chant comes after this ability to listen has been developed
• meanings of chants are often the last layer to be given
•chanting is a powerful tool that can bring strength, not only to the voice but to the whole system
•this class is an opportunity for those who are interested in exploring the use of sound and its effects
yoga
for children
• a class
full of fun, challenge
& exploration
• yoga-based
activities that
both stimulate
& relax
• ages range
from 4-12yrs;
cross-tutoring
is encouraged
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