(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.
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
17 years Hatha Yoga Ipswich, Yoga with Maria at the Scout Hall in Cameron Park.
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....
In alignment with the current times, I’ll increase the cost for the yoga classes and passes as of Tuesday 1st of August 2023:
Cost for Hatha Yoga classes (90 minutes)
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 Seniors’ Yoga classes (60 minutes)
first trial class: free
single class $12.00
5-class pass (valid for 2 months) $55.00
10-class pass (valid for 4 months) $100.00
If you read this post before August 1st, please contact me or let me know in class if you would like to purchase class passes at the current (old) price before the end of July 2023. Thank you!! Maria Prema
Friday Hatha Yoga Class and Satsang Meditation is on 16th June 2023
5:00pm Hatha Yoga class
6:45pm Meditation (silent meditation, Mantra chanting & talking about the New Moon)
Please book for these classes by contacting me. Thank You !!
Please note; for the months of July & August I have scheduled the extra Hatha Yoga and Meditation on Saturday afternoon, 2pm – 5pm, 15/7 + 19/8. As usual I will confirm closer to the date.
Hatha Yoga Ipswich 