The first Friday evening Meditation and Satsang (Mantra chanting) this year will be on the 6th of February 2026 at 5:30pm – 7pm. Please book for this class by text or let me know in the yoga class. Thank you.
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:
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:
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, Maria in May 2007.Maria in plough pose, September 2011, Corindi Beach, NSWMaria in plough pose, February 2020.Maria in plough pose variation, Februray 2020.Maria in plough pose variation, Februray 2020.
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.
While Im travelling I offer some Yoga classes online on Zoom.
I have the dates marked in my calendar, but will always confirm again.
The times are Ipswich/Brisbane time.
If you have a yoga class pass, I will tick it off, once I’m back home in Ipswich, and we know the connection worked well. If you pay for the single, individual class, please pay after the class (not before), I want to be sure this works good for everyone.
Wednesday 18 June 5pm
Tuesday 24 June 6pm
Tuesday 1 July 6pm
Wednesday 9 July 5pm
If you would like to join one of the above online Hatha Yoga classes, please send me an email to hathayogaipswich@gmail.com to receive login details. Thank you !!
On Tuesday 22 July the Yoga classes resume as per our well known times and locations, at the Scout Halls and online Zoom.
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.
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
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!!
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