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
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.
Also known as the “Salutation Seal,” this Mudra is one of the most recognisable hand positions in yoga. It is both a joining and a gesture of reverence.
Place both hands together in front of your heart chakra. Placing your hands together in front of your chest supports inner collection and creates harmony, balance, repose, silence and peace. This gesture activates and harmonises coordination of the left and right brain hemispheres. It can support a meditation when you have a request of the Divine, when you have a heart’s desire that you would like to have fulfilled. With this gesture, you also express reverence or gratitude. In India, it is the gesture of greeting or thanks; it shows respect for fellow human beings. Namaste
(From the the book – Mudras – Yoga in your hands, by Gertrud Hirschi, page 144).
Namaste – Maria, June 2024.
Namaste (hand prayer position) Meaning: My soul honours your soul. I honour the place in you where the entire universe resides. I honour the light, love, truth, beauty & peace within you, because it is also within me. In sharing these things we are united, we are the same, we are one.
(literally Ardha stands for half = half spinal twist).
There are many benefits to this posture, but the most important is that the entire length of the spine receives a lateral twist in both directions – first to the left and then to the right.
Physical Benefits
Increases flexibility in each vertebrae of the spine, from the base of the spine through the neck
Stretches the back muscles and hips
Massages the abdominal organs, helping to relieve constipation
Breathing becomes more rapid, speeding up circulation and creating an aerobic effect
Brings more blood flow to the spine
Energetic (Pranic) Benefits
Helps rouse the Kundalini Shakti
Mental Benefits
Brings peace of mind
Helps to cure nervous disorders
Spinal Twist. Maria Steiner, May 2007. Easy version of the sitting spinal twist, with leg straight. Maria Steiner June 2023.
I had a good week off to enjoy a couple last Queensland – Summer – Days.
As of Tuesday 26th March, all Yoga classes according to your weekly schedule, in-person at the Scout Halls and online on Zoom. https://hathayogaipswich.com.au/
Enjoy the cooler, rainy days and see you back on the Yoga mat soon. Maria, OM OM OM
Maria at North Kirra Beach, Gold Coast, Queensland. March 2024
I look forward to welcome you back on the yoga mat soon. Classes as follows at the Scout Halls, or you can join online on Zoom. For Zoom please contact me to receive the login details. Thanks.
Raceview Scout Hall, 32 Taylor Street, Eastern Heights 4305
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
If possible please book for your first yoga class, but it’s is perfectly fine if you just show up at the Hall about 10 minutes before the class begins. Thank you !!
For the rest of this year from Tuesday 21st November until Thursday 14th December 2023 the Yoga classes are as follows, plus a meditation session on Thursday 14/12 to finish the year :
Raceview Scout Hall, 32 Taylor Street, Eastern Heights 4305
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.
Thursday 14/12/23 at 5:30pm – 7pm Satsang; breathing exercises, Meditation & Mantras, release & gratitude for the past year. Please book for this class to confirm location.
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