January 20, 2010

Why Yoga? A personal question

Hi,

D here. I just watched the below video. The teacher is Lino Miele. He's an Italian Ashtanga teacher. Do have a look, especially if you're new to yoga or have perhaps only had one or two teachers so far. Why? Because I think it well represents how an established yoga teacher-student-culture can be, and often is.

If you're new to yoga and you live in Launceston you are missing out on tapping instantly into the wider culture. It's not a crucial part of learning yoga. But it can be inspirational and generous. It takes time to build practice as a student and even though it is an individual practice, not a team sport as such, it certainly has a bigger and wider cohabitation of peoples and this is one of the elements of the form that I love and miss, as a student in a small town. As a teacher, however, I love the groups I teach and I'm entirely positive that I gain more than the students, because unlike the students, the newer students, I have the group to relate to ... this I love, this is why I teach; the shared experience speaks volumes of unpronounceable truths to me.



Why Yoga? The answer to this question is deeply personal and difficult to articulate. I'm a student of yoga because the more I learn, the less I know. When I'm struggling in a posture I never doubt the importance of the struggle and the message that I'll eventually learn from it. Yoga makes me shine from the inside and my skins shines too. Yoga is as peaceful as it is demanding. I never know where it's going to take me but in retrospect I always love where I've been with it. I believe it to be a primary key to maintaining and building mine and my family's whole wellbeing.
When I watch people doing yoga I get all excited; I really do. I'll never give it up, even though I have no idea what it will be, even though I barely understand what it is.
Yoga is practice, not theory; this I know to be very true to me. Yoga is beautiful and it feels beyond beauty.

January 18, 2010

SUMMER YOGA PROGRAMME: Jan Update

Hello All,

Quick note:

1. Yoga mats are in. Cost $20.00 each
2. Blocks are in. Cost $15.00 each
3. Ditto for belts too. Cost $12.00 each
4. I can also provide mat bags for sale if you fancy. Let me know if you'd like to know more or oder one. Cost $22.00. I have to order a min of ten to be able to offer them at this price.

5. Bec's Wednesday night Mudclub class has started. She's looking for feedback from you all about what times would suit best for her, as yet unscheduled,early morning class. Early morning practice is an excellent way to start your day; I recommend it! Here's her info:

WED 13th JAN, 20th JAN & 27th JAN 2010
Time: 6pm-7:30pm MUD (03) 6334 0033 www.mudclub.com.au
becburns.osteo@gmail.com

I (Bec) plan to continuing teaching at Tasdance (which is such a tranquil and beautiful space) and need your feedback to decide on the ideal time:
We can only use the space in the mornings - so TUESDAY & THURSDAY MORNINGS are best.
As for times, I was thinking: 7am-8:30am or we can do 6:30am-8am for those that need to rush to work...
These morning classes would possibly begin on THURS 21st JAN and run as a complement to Daniela's Tues night beginners course.
There are change rooms and showers at Tasdance (197 Wellington St) and plenty of FREE parking!
Email me on becburns.osteo@gmail.com if you'd like to share your thoughts.


6. There WILL be a class on Australia Day, Tues 26th Jan and WILL NOT be a class on Tuesday Feb 2nd.
7. Beginners Course is coming along brilliantly. Thanks for your focus and energy. This coming Tuesday we will be introducing Salutes to the Sun to absolute beginners and advancing those with established practice.

Thanks everyone !

D + Bec

Here is a dinky retro video of the Sun Salute sequence. He's hardly a fashion icon, but technically his salutes are worth a look. Enjoy.

December 19, 2009

SUMMER YOGA PROGRAMME

Gentle Beginners/Refresher Course starts Jan 5th
Strong Vinyasana Style + Technique Sessions starts Jan 9th

VENUE: Tasdance Studio 197 Wellington Street Launceston
CONTACT: o4o3 933023 moveoften@gmail.com

TUESDAYS: GENTLE BEGINNERS & REFRESHER, 6 WEEK COURSE
This course’s aim is to give you lashings of inspiration to confidently begin or resume yoga practice at home. Class content is designed for both beginners and those who’d like to refresh their existing or rusty practice. You’ll learn to unify the base elements of basic practice: posture, breathing & meditation. As a special treat you’ll have two instructors for this course, one of whom is a registered osteopath. She'll assist the class by giving one-on-one posture adjustments and general support.

When: Tuesdays 7 - 8:30pm, Jan 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th, (miss feb 2nd) , Feb 9th, 16th
Cost: $85.00

Bookings essential; places are limited
Pre-payment confirms booking
BYO mat

SATURDAYS: STRONG VINYASANA STYLE & TECHNIQUE, 7 SESSIONS

These sessions are for those with existing experience who are committed to deepening their practice. This is a strong, informative and fun class. Posture technique is given special troubleshooting-like attention.

When: Saturdays 8:30 – 10 am, Jan 9th,16th, 23rd, 30th, Feb 6th, 13th, 20th
Cost: Pay as you go for $15 / Pay in advance 7 x classes $90, 4 x classes $52

No need to book
BYO mat


VENUE: Tasdance Studio 197 Wellington Street Launceston
CONTACT:0403 933 024, moveoften@gmail.com

December 17, 2009

Tasdance Classes Term 1, 2010

Tasdance is a Tasmanian Contemporary Dance institution. I teach my yoga classes in their studio. The studio is beautiful; sunny, well-vibed, well-heated, great utilities and all tied up with a windowed garden aspect.

They have a really interesting adults dance class coming up in 2010. I've marked the details below.

Attending dance classes can be very daunting because they tend to strip you bare. I mean, who can hide while dancing, what happens to our rock solid social and personality masks while dancing? In my experience contemporary dance has a manner of peeling back your skin and bringing your inside out ... if taught well.

FYI: Dance/Movement Therapy is a fascinating field.
"Dance-movement therapy emerged as a profession in the US in the 1960s. By the 1970s it had reached Australia, and is now an established vocation, combining the creative process and the study of human movement into a holistic approach that draws upon the elements inherent in dance. Programs are designed to meet specific goals and bring about therapeutic change."
from the Dance Therapy Association of Australia

Trisha Dunn, a long time dancer with the company, is offering a wonderful class for people over 40. She's the perfect teacher for a class like this: she's humble, full of knowledge AND a sweet-heart to boot. This is not a dance therapy session, it's purely dance for the sake of dance making and appreciation.

Dance FortyfFiedD Dates Tuesday Feb 23 - Tuesday 4 May
6.30 - 7.45pm 40 +

Cost $125 (10 weeks)
197 Wellington Street
Launceston
Tasmania

Contact

No classes on April 6 due to Easter.Teacher: Trisha Dunn
Dance FortyFied is specifically designed for students with over 40 years of life to express, share the fulfillment of being a dance maker, performer and appreciator. Half the class will focus on building strength, flexibility and fitness while the remainder will involve the formulation of ideas and modes of expression through creative tasks, improvisation and experimentation. This unique tuition drawn from contemporary dance, pilates and yoga techniques offers a collaborative experience in the making of dance that will energise and inspire!

Summer Classes at the Hobart School of Iyenga Yoga; great stuff!

It's been a long time since I went to this Iyenga Yoga School in Hobart, but I did really respect the teachers and their 'way'. Their waiting lists were always long. The space back then was small, understated and full of the standard Iyenga props, which I personally love using. If you're interested in the 'to use props or to not use props in yoga practice' debate, click here. This photo of lovely older owmen practicing yoga with props was found @ http://www.eldr.com/article/fitness/why-use-yoga-props

Below is a list of classes that the Hobart School of Iyenga Yoga offer over Jan; some of which are FREEEE!! (Brilliant). So If you're visiting Hobart and fancy delving further into some interesting and informative yoga action, check out the Hobart School of Iyenga Yoga. I doubt very much that you'd be let down by the experience.

January Intensives
Prā9āyāma: Monday 4th-Friday 8th; 7-8AM. Suitable for all levels. Cost: $60
Level 2 Evening Āsana: Monday 4th-Friday 8th 6-8 PM: $72
Level 2 Morning Āsana: Tuesday 12th-Saturday 16th 6:30-8:15 AM: $72
Level 1 Evening Āsana: Monday 25th-Friday 29th 6-7:30PM: $72 (includes a class on Tue 26th Jan)
Please leave a $20 deposit to secure a place.

Free Classes
Saturday 9th January 9:30-11AM
Monday 11th January 6:30-8AM
Monday 11th January 7-8:30PM
Thursday 14th January 5:15-6:45PM
These classes are only suitable for new beginners beginners.
Booking is essential. For more information phone 62312557 or email
enquiries@hobartiyengar.com

A new course starts here in Launceston on Jan 5th. Details will soon be posted.

December 16, 2009

Melbourne Christmas/Summer Ashtanga Yoga Classes

These details are taken from an Ashtanga yoga school mailing lists that I'm on. They're located in Fitzroy. I recommend this yoga centre if you're visiting Melbourne over the summer.


"Ashtanga Yoga Centre of Melbourne
Level 1, 110 Argyle Street
Fitzroy VIC 3065
T: (03) 9419 1598
M: 0421 799 365
E: info@ashtangamelbourne.com.au
W: www.ashtangamelbourne.com.au

Please note that these classes will be fairly demanding, and are geared to students with a regular practice. Introductory students should speak to Greg on 0421 799 365 before attending any of these…

The last day of the general timetable will be Wednesday 23rd December. The full timetable resumes at 6.30am on Monday 4th January, including the new Wednesday 10.30am Mysore class. In between, our classes will be:

Thursday 24th December – Mysore, starting at 6.30am and runs for 3 hours
Friday 25th December – led class, starting at 9.30am for 2 hours
Saturday 26th December – led class, starting at 9.30am for 2 hours
Sunday 27th December – led class, starting at 9.30am for 2 hours
Monday 28th December – led class, starting at 8am for 2 hours
Tuesday 29th December – Mysore, starting at 8am for 2 hours
Wednesday 30th December – Mysore, starting at 8am for 2 hours
Thursday 31st December – led class, starting at 9.30am for 2 hours
Friday 1st January – led class, starting at 9.30am for 2 hours
Saturday 2nd January – led class, starting at 9.30am for 2 hours
Sunday 3rd January – led class, starting at 9.30am for 2 hours
Monday 4th January – normal timetable resumes (see website for more details)"


A new course starts here in Launceston on Jan 5th. Details will soon be posted.

November 12, 2009

Last FOUR Classes for 2009

Hi Ho,

We're approaching the end of the yoga calendar for 2009. Below is a wee reminder of the remaining dates.

All Saturday regulars are welcome to drop in on any remaining Tuesday.

SIX remaining class dates for 2009

Saturday: November 21st, 28th , 8:30 am
Tuesday: November 24th and December 1st, 7 pm
Tuesdays Nov 24th and Dec 1st are open to anyone; beginners welcome, students old and new @ Tasdance Studio 197 Wellington Street, Launceston

Those current students who have missed any of the course can make up two classes on the remaining Tues sessions. Those current students who have not missed any classes are welcome to come on Tues night: cost $12.00

Have a good day!

D

October 23, 2009

2 NICE YOGA VIDEOS

Good yoga videos on the net are few and far between. I found this one today and consider it to be quite ok. This sequence is worth a go (not a beginner's). It's a sun salutation variant with postures that are very good for core strength. If you come to my Saturday class, this video will be good revision for you. If you're in my beginner's course this sequence will be interesting to you and be a good sample of information that you are coming to already. ENJOY !!

Earths Power Yoga with JoLynn Geissler from Steven Earth Metz on Vimeo.



The following video is another bag of goodies all together. This one's for my new male students; inspiration perhaps. WATCH AND WONDER!

Tanutara: Making of the Anusara Syllabus Poster from Ross Evans on Vimeo.

October 2, 2009

Tuesday's New Beginner's Refresher Course is Full

I love arranging beginner's courses. I'm inspired no end by the number of people how are interested in yoga. It IS growing. It does grow. I love how people introduce it into their lives and rarely let it leave. It may too and fro, recede and rest, but it rarely leaves forever. It's a life-practice. Age and/or illness rarely keep it away.

Launceston is a typical large regional Australian town and I can feel the yoga rumble out there. I advertised this new course just over one week before it started (quite late) and within that week 20 people, plus a waiting list has popped up. Magic!

Spring is springing!

September 22, 2009

D's YOGA IN LAUNCESTON: NEW CLASSES + NEW VENUE

Hi,

I'm really pleased to announce some new classes and a change of venue. I've returned the classes to the Tasdance Studio in Wellington street mostly for logistical reasons. I'm sure we'll all miss the Stompin studio: Thanks Sarah!!

Saturday morning classes have been really interesting. The regulars are dedicated and learning at lightening speed. They're now swift and strong at completing the standing postures of the Ashtanga Primary Series. Everyone has shown marked awareness growth in their practice and are now very able to nut-out their own practice issues with only very gentle persuasion from me. Soon we'll be moving on to the seated postures of the Primary Series; another huge and new challenge entirely! The Saturday morning class is no longer open to beginners.

The change of venue happened very suddenly and I'm really happy about it. Change room facilities and parking are better. The sunny garden aspect will be so beautiful for morning practice and for evening classes the space is very well heated.

Read below for info on the new beginners/refresher course: 7 weeks duration. Feel free to call D if you have queries about either classes. I'm always up for a chat.
T. 0403 933 024
E. moveoften@gmail.com

!!D


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Spring into Yoga 09 with D
@ Tasdance Studio

Choose from 2 classes: Tuesday evenings & Saturday mornings

1] TUESDAYS 7 - 8:15pm: GENTLE BEGINNERS & REFRESHER, 7 WEEK COURSE

These 7 sessions will give you lashings of inspiration to confidently begin or resume yoga practice at home.Class content is designed for both beginners and those who’d like to refresh their practice. You’ll learn how to unify the base elements of basic practice: posture, breathing & meditation techniques.

Starts Tuesday Oct 6th
Finishes Tuesday Nov 17th

7 classes for $80

@ Tasdance Studio
197 Wellington Street, L’ton

Bookings Essential

2] SATURDAYS 8:30 – 10am: STRONG VINYASANA STYLE & TECHNIQUE, ONGOING CLASS

These sessions are for those with existing practice who are committed to further learning. This is a strong, informative and fun session.

Starts Saturday October 3rd
This class is ongoing.
No need to book.

Pay in advance x 4 classes for $50
Pay as you go for $15

VENUE
Tasdance Studio
197 Wellington Street
Launceston, Tasmania

Click for Link to Map

ABOUT D
Daniela Miotto is a 38 y-old mother of one with has a passion for all movement arts. Her yoga teaching started in ’98 while still studying Contemporary Dance & Professional Writing at Deakin University. Teaching yoga is her love-job. Her day-job is running a mixed-media production company with her handsome husband, James, here in Launceston: www.brownbreadandbutter.com


* Daniela believes that good physical and mental health don’t exist independently of each other.
* She advocates good life/heart/soul/body through yogic practices taught in a way that's accessible to everyone.
* Mixing and crossing physical/mental disciplines is of particular interest to her.
* Her base teaching principal is that students inform the class content, rather than the more traditional teacher/student dynamic where learning is passive.
* She focuses on guiding practitioners toward independent inquiry and development.
* All classes address balancing and increasing levels of strength, flexibility and body/mind awareness.
* Her teaching style is informative, practical, fun and challenging.