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*** 2010 Launceston Summer Yoga Classes with D ***
Tuesday Evening, 7 pm General Yoga for Beginners/Refresher: fully booked
Saturday Morning, 8:30 am Dynamic Yoga for Experienced Practitioners: ongoing, drop-in or pre-pay available
Tasdance Studio 197 Wellington Street, Launceston, Tas
Mats, Blocks, Mat Bags and Belts for Sale Write to D @ moveoften@gmail.com or call 0403 933 024 for more info
OTHER'S RECCOMENDED LAUNCESTON CLASSES
1] MOVE IT DANCE FITNESS CLASS with EMMA @ STOMPIN STUDIO WHEN: 1st February 2010 till 22nd March, 7.15pm to 8.30pm WHERE: Stompin Studio, Dicky Whites Lane, Quadrant Mall, Launceston WHO: 14 years and up BRING: A mat/towel and drink bottle WEAR: Whatever you are comfortable exercising in! CONTACT: Emma on 0422 370 667 emmaporteus@hotmail.com or Megs on
Emma is a very experienced dance teacher and fitness instructor, plus the Stompin studio has a great atmosphere. I think it would be hard to not enjoy this class. D 2] SATYANANDA YOGA with SUZIE @ LAUNCESTON YOGA CENTRE WHAT: general and beginner's class, drop-ins welcome WHEN: every Monday, 1-2:30pm CONTACT: 0439 910310 info@launcestonyogacentre.com
Suzie has many years of experience as as a yoga teacher and she's a gentle, open person. D
3] DANCE FORTIFIEDwith TRISHA @ TASDANCE STUDIO WHAT: 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! WHEN: Tuesday Feb 23 - Tuesday 4 May, 6.30 - 7.45pm WHO: for those aged 40 + COST: $125 WHERE: 197 Wellington Street, Launceston CONTACT: Tasdance on 03 6331 6644
Trish is a beautiful teacher and her combined experience will give this class just the right levels of challenge and gentle guidance. The studio has a great atmosphere. D
5] BEGINNERS - INTERMEDIATE YOGA COURSE WHEN: Tues and Thurs Mornings, 23rd Feb - March 25th, 6:30 - 8am WHERE: Tasdance, 197 Wellington Street, Launceston COST: $120 for 5 weeks CONTACT: Bec 0403 069 377
Bec and I team teach on Tuesday nights together. She's offering early morning practice: excellent! Bec is a registered osteopath and has a solid yoga teacher training behind her. She's young and vital and extremely dedicated. D
TESTIMONIALS
"I never knew before that Yoga could be for me. Thanks to Daniela's classes I understand my body so much better, I'm healthier, and more focussed. Daniela is so generous with sharing her knowledge and her warm personality with the class." ~ Mandi, Arts Coordinator
"A friend suggested Daniela's beginners class, which was my real introduction to Yoga after briefly trying others. Her fun and interesting style of teaching was the catalyst that led to my own exploration of Yoga. Very few things in life offer so much for so little and Yoga is now becoming a very positive part of my life that is helping to deliver the balance that I was searching for. Thanks so much Daniela! ~ Rod, Company Director"
RECCOMENDED YOGA RETREATS
1] ASHTANGA YOGA with GRAEME & LEONIE NORTHFIELD WHERE: Nth Stradbroke Island, QLD, Australia WHEN: April 18 - 24, 2010 WHAT: 6 day retreat, highly motivational recharge for your practice on beautiful Stradbroke Island, Queensland CONTACT: Leonie @ greameandleonie@gmail.com
This is just one of a whole year's worth of retreats and workshops run by the Northfields. Email them for a full schedule. Their work is exceptionally good and time being taught by them will alter your practice in a very very positive way, indeed. They're honest, easy going and very humble in their knowledge. D