workshops + events

 

Therapeutic Soundbath

Soundbath with Michelle Shanti at Unfold Yoga + Wellbeing
Saturday September 26th
Doors open to public @ 4.15pm
Soundbath begins at 4:30pm
Event Duration 90 minutes

Soundbaths are a wonderful modality in which participants are easily able to reach deeply relaxed and peaceful states. It is literally being ‘bathed in sound!’

Michelle easily guides participants into a restful physical state through a spoken body scan relaxation. Then, the sounds of Himalayan and Crystal Singing Bowls, Gongs, Handpan, Chimes, Soothing Vocals, Rainstick and Ocean drum, each take the listener deeper into peace, into that centred state that exists within each of us when we make the time and space to enter it. The Soundbath finishes with a vigorous percussive section leading into a short period of silence to punctuate the sound. We will conclude with a chant which you may join in with, or simply listen to. Participants are then gently invited to make their way back to a seated position, ready to share their experiences or ask any questions about the instruments.

According to the British Academy of Sound Therapy, Soundbaths may not be suitable for the following: Women in the first trimester of pregnancy, or any of the following medical conditions: seizures, epilepsy, clinical depression, bipolar or any serious mental health conditions. Please advise Michelle if you if you have any metal implants or plates in the body (other than tooth fillings).

 

October Long Weekend Mini Reset

With Loretta Voivodich

Sunday 4th, 9-10:30am asana
Sunday 4th, 4-5:30pm restorative and pranayama
Monday 5th, 9-10:30am asana.
$60 for 3, or $25 for a single session.
Students with monthly memberships can use the discount code to receive 10% off these class offerings.

Returning to practice over consecutive days, we often call this an intensive, however, this one will be called a mini reset or retreat, bringing just the three 90 minute classes together over two days, with the one restorative/pranayama class on Sunday afternoon. Yoga is so much more than working with the physical body. Through the practice of asana, we learn to become more attentive; to our breath, our body, our actions and our state of mind. For me, this is one of the beautiful things about Iyengar Yoga. The precision and awareness we bring to the practice can help draw our attention away from the constant busyness of everyday life and back into the present moment.

 

Learning the Ropes – Yoga Kuranta

With Loretta Voivodich
Sun, October 18 – Sun, November 1

Iyengar Yoga with ropes is called Yoga Karunta. The technique developed by BKS Iyengar, uses ropes to provide active and passive support in asanas, developing strength, mobility and relaxation. Learn and explore how to use the ropes. Beginner to more experienced practitioners can join this series. Book for the whole series and save.