Category: Asana

YOGA Classes for the remainder of 2025

YOGA Classes for the remainder of 2025

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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.)

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

Raceview Scout Hall, 32 Taylor Street, Eastern Heights 4305

To finish the Year we’ll have a meditation class on Thursday evening 18th December 5pm – 7pm, with a reflection practice & release ritual of the past year. Please get in touch for details.

Cost  

  • first trial class: free
  • single class $18.00
  • 5-class pass (valid for 2 months) $75.00
  • 10-class pass (valid for 4 months) $140.00

Cost for Senior Classes  (Wednesday 9am + Thursday 10am)

  • first class: free
  • single class  $12.00
  • 5-class-pass  $55.00
  • 10-class-pass  $100.00

Payment:

  • You can pay cash.
  • Direct bank deposit (please ask me for my BSB & account number).
  • PayID it’s my phone number 0423477725, account name Maria Steiner.

If you would like to pay by credit, please use this button for single class payment:

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THANK YOU !!

Halasana

Halasana

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Halasana — the plough pose

Introduction

Halasana is very similar to the shoulderstand pose. In this Asana all muscles from the neck to the heels are stretched.

As you practice, please watch your neck and keep your body symmetrical.

Physical Benefits

  • Brings fresh blood to the throat and thyroid gland.
  • Locking of the chin massages the thyroid gland.
  • Extends the cervical section of the spine giving it a powerful stretch. Same to the rest of the spine as well as hamstrings and calves.
  • During the inhalation intense pressure is applied to the abdomen giving a good stimulation to the digestive system.
  • Opens up the shoulder joints.

Energetic (Pranic) Benefits

  • Stimulates the vishuddha chakra (throat psychic center).
  • Stimulates the stomach, spleen, small intestin, heart, liver, gall bladder and kidney nadis (acupuncture meridiens). 

Mental Benefits

  • Reduces lethargy, mental sluggishness and laziness.
  • Appeases insomnia and restless sleep.

Contra-indications

Do not practice halasana if you have any neck problems.
Do not stretch too far and do not hold the posture too long.

halasana the plough pose
halasana the plough pose, Maria in May 2007.
Maria in plough pose, September 2011, Corindi Beach, NSW
Maria in plough pose, February 2020.
Maria in plough pose variation, Februray 2020.
Maria in plough pose variation, Februray 2020.

the eagle pose

the eagle pose

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The Eagle Pose

 is named after Garuda, the mythical eagle, who had the beak and wings of a bird but the body of a man.


Garuda Asana does for the arms and legs what the Spinal Twist does for the spine, twisting and squeezing first one side and then the other, to increase circulation to the limbs.
It is an excellent remedy for varicose veins.
Because the leg that supports your weight is bent, this strengthens your leg muscles.


Squeezing your arms and legs together while maintaining the balance improves circulation and develops an awareness of your extremities,  right up to your fingers and toes.
Hold the pose, breathing deeply, then repeat on the other side, changing arms and legs.

 

Eagel Pose, Maria, March 2016
Eagle Pose, Maria, May 2015
The Camel

The Camel

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The Camel – Ustrasana.  The camel pose, also known as the sitting wheel.

This Yoga posture gives you all the benefits of the backward bends. Strengthens the thighs while improving the flexibility of the back.
If your knees are sensitive and to protect them from pain, use a blanket or other cushion under your knees.
In the beginning reach back with one arm only holding onto your foot, while stretching the other arm up to the sky.  Alternatively place your hands on your lower back, leaning back as far as you can. Keep the chin forward, don’t tilt the head back, only the upper body. 
If this feels good, reach back with both hands to hold onto your feet.


Maria on SUP in 2016.

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

YOGA Classes 2025

YOGA Classes 2025

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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

Yoga classes & meditation until Christmas 2024

Yoga classes & meditation until Christmas 2024

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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.