Author: premaria

Namaste Welcome to my website and wordpress blog. www.hathayogaipswich.com.au Here you find all the information about the yoga and meditation classes I'm teaching in Ipswich, QLD, Australia. In my blog I post info for the latest change in the yoga class schedule and/or events. I write about the different aspects of the yoga philosophy, quotes by yoga masters, that inspire me. Nice photos, humour, general inspiration, uplifting and positive thoughts. To shine a light in the world..... 🌟💫 I recently also started a more personal blog www.mariasteiner.com On "maria steiner unplug" I intend to share more personal stories, poems and photos by me. Happy reading and thanks for stopping by. Prema Maria (premaria) 😘
Online Yoga while travelling

Online Yoga while travelling

premaria
While Im travelling I offer some Yoga classes online on Zoom.

I have the dates marked in my calendar, but will always confirm again.

The times are Ipswich/Brisbane time.

If you have a yoga class pass, I will tick it off, once I’m back home in Ipswich, and we know the connection worked well. If you pay for the single, individual class, please pay after the class (not before), I want to be sure this works good for everyone. 

  • Wednesday 18 June 5pm
  • Tuesday 24 June 6pm
  • Tuesday 1 July  6pm
  • Wednesday 9 July 5pm

If you would like to join one of the above online Hatha Yoga classes, please send me an email to hathayogaipswich@gmail.com to receive login details. Thank you !!

On Tuesday 22 July the Yoga classes resume as per our well known times and locations, at the Scout Halls and online Zoom.
Online Yoga while travelling.
Winter Break in June / July 2025

Winter Break in June / July 2025

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Please note:

NO YOGA CLASSES from 16th June – 19th July 2025.

While I’m away, I will teach one Yoga class per week online. Some weeks it will be on Tuesday 6pm, others on Wednesday 5pm, Brisbane time. If you would like to join online, please send me an email to hathayogaipswich@gmail.com.

All the Yoga classes in-person and online will resume on Tuesday 22nd July 2025.

I have yoga classes recorded on video, that you can practise for yourself any time. Some of you have one or two of these videos, time to have a look in your digital library or an old email.

  • The Videos availabe are:
  • Hatha Yoga class 60 minutes
  • Senior’s Yoga class 60 minutes
  • 25 minutes short Hatha Yoga class, morning energiser or evening cool down.
  • 12 minutes Sun Salutations
  • 8 minutes Standing Sun Salutations
  • I can send them to you via dropbox or google drive.
  • The cost per video is $22 for the 60 minutes classes, $11 for the shorter practices. Once dowloaded on your end, you can watch and practise daily.

May 2025 YOGA classes

May 2025 YOGA classes

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All our Yoga classes at almost usual times and locations. At the Scout halls or online on Zoom, please let me know if you need the Zoom link. If there is a slight change, I’ll inform those of you affected directly. Otherwise scroll down for locations, days & times. Hatha Yoga and Senior’s Yoga classes:

Raceview Scout Hall, 32 Taylor Street, Eastern Heights 4305

  • Tuesday 9:00am – 10:30am (90 minutes Hatha Yoga class)

Cameron Park, Scout Hall, Easton Street, Booval 4304 

  • Tuesday 6:00pm–7:30pm (90 minutes Hatha Yoga class)
  • Wednesday 5:00pm–6:30pm (90 minutes Hatha Yoga class)

Raceview Scout Hall, 32 Taylor Street, Eastern Heights 4305

The next Meditation class at our home in Silkstone is on Friday 23rd of May at 5pm – 6:30pm. You need to book and confirm for this session. Thank You!!

Maria, May 2007, find and keep the balance.

Yoga Classes in April 2025

Yoga Classes in April 2025

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For the month of April we have YOGA during the Queensland School Holidays.

I take a short break after Easter; we have NO Yoga classes on Tuesday 22, Wednesday 23 and Thursday 24 of April. This is the week between the Easter and the ANZAC day long weekends.

Apart from the above mentiond dates, all classes as usual,

At the Scout halls or online on Zoom, please let me know if you need the Zoom link:

Raceview Scout Hall, 32 Taylor Street, Eastern Heights 4305

  • Tuesday 9:00am – 10:30am (90 minutes Hatha Yoga class)

Cameron Park, Scout Hall, Easton Street, Booval 4304 

  • Tuesday 6:00pm–7:30pm (90 minutes Hatha Yoga class)
  • Wednesday 5:00pm–6:30pm (90 minutes Hatha Yoga class)

Raceview Scout Hall, 32 Taylor Street, Eastern Heights 4305

The next Meditation class on a Friday evening at our home in Silkstone. You need to book and confirm for this session. Thank You:

  • Friday 11th April 5pm – 6:30pm
  • and mark your calendar for May
  • Friday 16th May 5pm – 6:30pm
Maria June 2023

REIKI

REIKI

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Yes, I offer Reiki Sessions on a regular basis.

I just got a new massage table I call it my “Reiki – Bed”. It is brand new as it was passed on to me by a lovely soul, who changed intended career path and is down sizing.

In September 2023 I completed the training in Reiki level 2, as Reiki practitioner level. With Melanie Gilchrist https://www.melaniegilchrist.com/

Reiki is energy that infuses and activates the self-healing of our physical body and energy field, so in this regard very similar to Yoga. It helps to balance and align the Chakras and Aura.  

  • I offer Reiki Sessions at our home in Silkstone. I have a small, peaceful, energy expanding Reiki set-up. The cost per session, please allow 40 – 60 minutes, is $44.00
  • If you are interested to experience & book a Reiki Session, please phone or text me on: 0423 477 725
  • OM OM OM   –  Blessings for good health and peace of mind.

Maria Prema

My small, relaxing REIKI bed & space, April 2025.

Review from REIKI client:

YOGA Classes 2025

YOGA Classes 2025

premaria

Happy New Year 2025, our Yoga classes resume on Tuesday 14th January 2025.

YOGA 2025, all details below…… Contact Maria for any questions.

 Current Yoga class schedule

Raceview Scout Hall, 32 Taylor Street, Eastern Heights 4305

  • Tuesdays, 9:00am – 10:30am (90 minutes Hatha Yoga class)

Cameron Park, Scout Hall, Easton Street, Booval 4304 (this hall has air-con.)

  • Tuesdays, 6:00pm–7:30pm (90 minutes Hatha Yoga class)
  • Wednesdays, 5:00pm–6:30pm (90 minutes Hatha Yoga class)

Raceview Scout Hall, 32 Taylor Street, Eastern Heights 4305

Monthly Friday evening Meditation.

Our first Meditation for the year is already coming up, on Friday 17th January 2025 at 5pm – 6:30pm. You need to book for this session. Thank you, call or text Maria on 0423 477 725.

Satsang Meditation
Weekend Retreat end of August 2025.

Letting go of the Winter blues during an inspiring, motivating, & uplifting Yoga & Meditation weekend.

We’ll be surrounded by beautiful, peaceful nature. While being nourished with delicious, vegetarian meals.

This and more awaits you the Yoga & Meditation Weekend Retreat, Friday 29 – Sunday 31 of August 2025.

The Retreat is taking place a the Glasshouse Mountains Ecolodge.

Yoga Retreat September 2026

Christmas Holiday 2024 / 2025

Christmas Holiday 2024 / 2025

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The Christmas pause this year is from 15th December 2024 until 11th January 2025.

The last Yoga class in 2024 is on Thursday 12/12 at 10am, a Senior’s Yoga class.

A Meditation / Mantra chanting session on Friday 13/12 at 5pm, including a gratitude and release ritual for the past year. (you need to book for this class – thank you).

Christmas Holiday 2024

All the Yoga classes at the Scout halls and Zoom online, resume on Tuesday 14th January 2025. As per our well known yoga class times. https://hathayogaipswich.com.au/

Merry Christmas & and a happy, healthy start into 2025 !!

Yoga classes & meditation until Christmas 2024

Yoga classes & meditation until Christmas 2024

premaria

From Tuesday 19th November onwards until Friday 13th December 2024, we have the following weekly yoga classes (our well known schedule). I hope to see you in some of these classes before the end of this year.

At the Scout halls or online on Zoom, please let me know if you need the Zoom link:

Raceview Scout Hall, 32 Taylor Street, Eastern Heights 4305

  • Tuesday 9:00am – 10:30am (90 minutes Hatha Yoga class)

Cameron Park, Scout Hall, Easton Street, Booval 4304 (this hall has air-con.)

  • Wednesday 6:00pm–7:30pm (90 minutes Hatha Yoga class)
  • Wednesday 5:00pm–6:30pm (90 minutes Hatha Yoga class)

Raceview Scout Hall, 32 Taylor Street, Eastern Heights 4305

Two Meditation classes on a Friday evening at our home in Silkstone. You need to book and confirm for the meditation. Thank You:

  • Friday 22nd November 5pm – 6:30pm
  • Friday 13th December 5pm – 6:30pm
The Tree (balance pose)

The Tree (balance pose)

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Maria Steiner, June 2024.


The Tree (balance pose)

Balance on one leg – the Tree pose
The balancing postures on one leg are mentally highly demanding. These postures develop, to the highest degree, the powers of mental concentration and single-mindedness of thought, as well as physical balance. 
It also improves the muscle strength in the standing leg. Therefore always practice on both sides, even though usually one side is easier than the other.

Start with lifting the foot a little to stand on one leg. As the balance improves bring the leg up higher, all the way to half-lotus.

Another way to practice standing on one leg. Close your eyes  and count for how long you can stand on one leg, repeat on the other side.

Repeat, repeat, repeat. …….
 
Maria Steiner, May 2007.
Maria Steiner, February 2020.