I’m on holiday from 4 – 16 of November 2024.
The yoga classes resume on Tuesday 19th of November 2024, for four weeks until the Christmas break.
November 2024 holiday
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Atmanjali Mudra – Namaste
Atmanjali Mudra (gesture of prayer)
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 (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. |
NO YOGA classes in June 2024
As many of you know already (I’ve been talking about it long enough 😉 during the month of June are no yoga classes.
I’m away from 3rd – 28th of June 2024. Visiting family in Switzerland, early Summer holiday and going on Retreat myself.
The last class in May is on Thursday morning 30/5/24 10am Senior’s Yoga.
On Friday 24th May 5pm we have a Meditation & Mantra class, please let me know if you would like to join.
In July all the Yoga classes resume on Tuesday 2/7/24.
sitting spinal twist
Ardha-Matsyendrasana or the sitting spinal twist.
(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
YOGA Classes April + May 2024
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
Equinox Break
Please note, that I’m taking a short late summer break.
No Yoga classes in the week from Monday 18th March to Saturday 23rd March 2024.
All the classes in the week before and after the Easter Weekend, as well as during the school holidays, are on as normal.
2024 YOGA classes resume on Tuesday 16th January.
A happy, healthy and content New Year to you.
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
- Tuesdays, 9:00am – 10:30am (90 minutes Hatha Yoga class)
Cameron Park, Scout Hall, Easton Street, Booval 4304
- 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
- Wednesdays, 9:00am – 10:00am Seniors Yoga class
- Thursdays, 10:00am – 11:00am Seniors yoga class
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
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 !!
Yoga classes & meditation for the remainder of 2023
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
- Tuesdays, 9:00am – 10:30am (90 minutes Hatha Yoga class)
Cameron Park, Scout Hall, Easton Street, Booval 4304
- 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
- Wednesdays, 9:00am – 10:00am Seniors Yoga class
- Thursdays, 10:00am – 11:00am Seniors yoga class
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.
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.
17 years Hatha Yoga Ipswich
Exactly 17 years ago today, on the Tuesday 31st of October 2006 at 6pm, I was teaching the first Yoga class here in Ipswich. It was the 6pm class on a Tuesday at the Scout Hall in Cameron Park, Booval. This specific class, day, time & location is still running today. Sometimes with 1 or 2 yogis joining the class, other times a full hall, and of course since three years always someone joining the class online via Zoom as well.
Of course there are and have been other yoga classes as well, at different locations, days & times. Always a continuous stream.
Thank you to each and everyone who ever chanted OM with me while joining a class. Thank you for your continues support and loyalty. Thanks & Blessings with all my heart, Maria Prema. OM OM OM
This was my original flyer. I physically posted it at many places and noticeboards around town. The email and website changed since then. Phone number is still the same. Social media, Facebook and Instagram for frequent updates....
Yoga classes July 2023
Classes as per weekly schedule during the school holidays and beyond:
Hatha Yoga classes & Senior’s Yoga, all the classes can be joined online via Zoom from the warmth & comfort of your home.
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 heating, nice & cosy even in Winter)
- 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
- Wednesdays, 9:00am – 10:00am Seniors Yoga class
- Thursdays, 10:00am – 11:00am Seniors yoga class
Saturday afternoon Hatha Yoga Class and Satsang Meditation
is on 15th July 2023. (2pm – 5pm)
First time that we have this class on a Saturday afternoon, changed from Friday evening in previous months & years.
2 pm Hatha Yoga Class (please arrive from 1:30pm onwards)
3:45pm Meditation (mantra chanting, silent meditation, empowering talk)
The cost is $15 or one tick on the class pass.
You can join for both sessions to get most benefits. Or if this is not possible for you, just attend the Hatha Yoga class or the Satsang/Meditation class.
After the Meditation we’ll have a cup of tea and something sweet, I usually make a raw vegan cake or snack. If you have time to stay a little longer & chat.
Please book for these classes by contacting me. Thank You !!
Hatha Yoga Ipswich 