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.
Practising this asana brings a wonderful feeling of inner peace and concentration. Poised on one leg with the other foot as high up as half lotus, or at ankle or knee height. The hands pressed together in prayer position, in front of the chest or stretched up above the head. It also improves the muscle strength in the standing leg, keeping the back and spine straight. Therefore always practice on both sides, even though usually one side is easier than the other.
After a rather bumpy month of April… I hope the month of May and beyond will be more calm and consistent, with the morning classes at the Raceview Scout Hall and evening classes at the Scout Hall in Cameron Park.
The current locations, days and times are:
Raceview Scout Hall, 32 Taylor Street, Eastern Heights
Tuesday 9am – 10:30am
Cameron Park, Scout Hall, Easton Street, Booval
Tuesday 6pm – 7:30pm
Wednesday 5pm – 6:30pm
Raceview Scout Hall, 32 Taylor Street, Eastern Heights
Seniors Yoga classes **) open for everyone, easier 1 hour classes
Wednesday 9am – 10am
Thursday 10am – 11am
All these classes can be joined online via Zoom.
Please feel free to contact me for any questions. Thank you!! Maria Prema, OM OM OM
As of April 2022 the afternoon/evening Hatha Yoga classes are at the Scout Hall in Cameron Park, Easton Street, Booval.
Tuesday 6pm – 7:30pm
Wednesday 5pm – 6:30pm
These classes are 90 minutes, we practice the basic “Sivananda-Yoga” class: breathing exercises, sun salutations, Yoga postures & exercises, guided final relaxation.
The classes are open to all levels.
Yoga classes at the Scout Hall in Cameron Park, current as of April 2022.
My spot for morning Sun Salutation on our recent holiday, overlooking Shark Bay, Evans Head, NSW. November 2020
Let’s finish 2020 with some good Yoga practice.
Online and in-person Yoga classes from Monday 23rd November until 17th December 2020:
Monday 10am – 11am Zoom online only
Tuesday 9am – 10:30am, at the Raceview Scout Hall, 32 Taylor Street, Eastern Heights or join online
Tuesday 6pm – 7pm Zoom online only
Wednesday 9am -10am Seniors Yoga class, at the Raceview Scout Hall, 32 Taylor Street, Eastern Heights or join online
Wednesday 4pm -5pm Zoom online only
Thursday 6am -7am early bird session Zoom online only
Thursday 5pm – 6pm Seniors Yoga class, at the Raceview Scout Hall, 32 Taylor Street, Eastern Heights or join online
Thursday 6:30pm – 8pm ,at the Raceview Scout Hall, 32 Taylor Street, Eastern Heights or join online
Cost
first trial class: free
drop-in class $15.00
5-class pass $70.00
10-class pass $120.00
Cost for Senior Classes
first class: free
single class $10.00
10-class-pass $80.00
Please contact me by email, phone or text, if you have any questions. Or would like to join any of the above Yoga classes, online or at the Scout Hall. Even if it’s your first try at Yoga ever, or the first time in a looooong time.
I look forward to seeing you all before the end of 2020. Maria Prema
Maria Steiner (Prema), February 2020, Photo Session in Cameron Park, Booval with Amanda Rossow.
Due to the current new Coronavirus outbreak and situation in our Area, there is now a delay with some in-person Yoga classes back at the Scout Halls.
Tuesday 9am, has resumed at the Raceview Scout Hall, 32 Taylor Street, Eastern Heights last month. We had three classes so far, and everything went well, so this will continue. Over the past weeks, we were always around 8 – 10 Yogis. No need to book if you like to join this class.
Tuesday evening class 6pm – 7:30pm at the Scout Hall in Cameron Park, Easton Street, Booval will resume on 4th August 2020 (as announced last month). Please book for this class, if it is your first time ever joining this class. Thank You !!
The other Yoga classes, Seniors on Wednesday morning and Thursday classes will resume by the end of August / early September 2020.
It’s already two months since I teach the Yoga classes online via Zoom. 6 hatha yoga classes and 2 seniors classes per week, Monday to Thursday. Everybody participating so far is happy to practice in the comfort of their own home. We have people joining from Ipswich, Brisbane, Melbourne, Tasmania and overseas. Even though with restrictions easing, but the Winter weeks and short days approaching, I intend to continue all classes online only until end of July 2020.
If you didn’t have a chance to join us online yet, but would like to give it a try, please contact me. I can help you setting it up, and give you all the information for payment and log-in details.
The weekly schedule for the Zoom online Yoga classes is as follows, all the classes are 1 hour (60 minutes):
Monday 10am Hatha Yoga class
Tuesday 9am Hatha Yoga class
Tuesday 6pm Hatha Yoga class
Wednesday 9am Seniors Yoga class
Wednesday 4pm Hatha Yoga class
Thursday 6am Hatha Yoga class – early bird session
Besides being a busy time of the year with Christmas and end of 2019 approaching fast, we are all affected by the current bush fires in our wider area and all over Australia. The smoke haze, bad & dry air, the lack of rain puts extra stress on all of us and our bodies.
So it’s even more important to practice some yoga, meditation, conscious relaxation and deep breathing. Even a class or two over the next few weeks is helpful.
Below is the current timetable until Friday 20th of December 2019.
Cameron Park, Scout Hall, Easton Street, Booval:
Tuesday, 6:00pm–7:30pm (last class 17/11/19)
Raceview Scout Hall, 32 Taylor Street, Eastern Heights:
Tuesday, 9am – 10:30am (last class 17/11/19)
Thursday, 6:30pm – 8pm (last class 19/12/19)
Senior Yoga classes at the Raceview Scout Hall, Eastern Heights:
Hatha Yoga Ipswich 