Yoga with Maria – Hatha Yoga Ipswich

YOGA Classes for the remainder of 2025

November 24, 2025premaria

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 air-con.)

Wednesdays, 5:00pm–6:30pm (90 minutes Hatha Yoga class)
Tuesdays, 6:00pm–7:30pm (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

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:

single yoga class

THANK YOU !!

Holiday November 2025

October 27, 2025October 27, 2025premaria

I’m on my yearly early-summer-holiday soon: NO Yoga classes from Monday 10th until Saturday 22nd of November 2025.

Yoga classes resume on Tuesday 25th November 2025 for four weeks until a three weeks Christmas / New Years holiday.

Creative Meditation

October 23, 2025October 23, 2025premaria

Hi There,

This is a spontanous subject and idea for our Meditation class tomorrow Friday 24 October at 5pm. (please contact me for location details).

We have a big rosemary bush growing in the herb – garden. I’m inspired to talk about the benefits of rosemary and herbs in general “how can we use herbs to improve our state of mind and general well being, can it bring calmness?” To be creative and “drop the head into the heart”, will be making smudge sticks. Be inspired and surprised by this different approach to meditation. I look forward to share some herbalims as well. Maria

Rosemary bush and rosemary smudge sticks.

the eagle pose

September 29, 2025premaria

The Eagle Pose

is named after Garuda, the mythical eagle, who had the beak and wings of a bird but the body of a man.

Garuda Asana does for the arms and legs what the Spinal Twist does for the spine, twisting and squeezing first one side and then the other, to increase circulation to the limbs.
It is an excellent remedy for varicose veins.
Because the leg that supports your weight is bent, this strengthens your leg muscles.

Squeezing your arms and legs together while maintaining the balance improves circulation and develops an awareness of your extremities, right up to your fingers and toes.
Hold the pose, breathing deeply, then repeat on the other side, changing arms and legs.

The Camel

September 14, 2025premaria

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.

What is the meaning of the Mantra OM ?

August 2, 2025premaria

This is a legitimate question I do get asked often. Maybe some of you wonder about this as well, but do not want to ask the question for what ever reason. Here an answer for everyone.

The mantra OM (also spelled AUM) is one of the most sacred and foundational sounds in the Yogic Traditions. Its meaning and significance are both spiritual and symbolic.

🌟 Meaning and Symbolism of OM

1. Primordial Sound of the Universe:

OM is believed to be the first sound from which the universe emanated.
It represents the vibration or frequency of the entire cosmos.

2. Threefold Nature (A-U-M):
OM consists of three syllabic sounds:

A (ah) – represents creation (the waking state, Brahma)
U (oo) – represents preservation (the dream state, Vishnu)
M (mm) – represents dissolution or transformation (deep sleep, Shiva)

Together, they reflect the entire cycle of existence: birth, life, and death, and beyond.

3. The Fourth State – Turiya:

Beyond A, U, and M is silence — the stillness after the sound, representing the state of pure consciousness or enlightenment (called Turiya).
This is the transcendent reality beyond time and space.

🙏 Spiritual and Practical Uses

Meditation: Chanting OM calms the mind and prepares it for deeper states of awareness.
Yoga Practice: Often used at the beginning and end of sessions to set intention and seal the practice.
Mantra Practice: OM is frequently part of longer mantras (like OM Namah Shivaya or OM Mani Padme Hum).

🕉️ OM Symbol

The visual symbol “🕉️” represents the syllables A-U-M and the silence.
Each part of the symbol has deep significance linked to consciousness and the self.

Summary

OM is the sacred sound that symbolizes the essence of ultimate reality, consciousness, and the universe. It is both a sound and a spiritual concept — powerful, transformative, and timeless.

When we chant the Mantra OM with sound, it’s also helpful as a breathing exercise, opening the lungs and vocal cords. On an energetic level, this stimulates the heart Chakra (anahata chakra). Read my blogpost abou the Chakra ….

CHAKRA Introduction

new eye pillows

July 28, 2025premaria

I’m in the process of sewing new eye pillows. A whole batch is ready, mainly in the green tones. Other colours to follow in the coming weeks.

The cost is $18.00 each

I sew these eye pillows myself, and in general I prefer to do the sewing, handling the fabric, etc. during the cooler months of the year.

Yoga Classes July 2025

July 21, 2025premaria

After a wonderful Winter break, what was a few weeks of Summer in Switzerland, all the Yoga classes resume on Tuesday 22nd July 2025:

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 heater.)

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

Lago Maggiore, Ticino, Switzerland, July 2025

Winter Break in June / July 2025

June 5, 2025June 6, 2025premaria

Please note:

NO YOGA CLASSES from 16th June – 19th July 2025.

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.

May 2025 YOGA classes

May 5, 2025May 14, 2025premaria

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

Tuesday 9:00am – 10:30am (90 minutes Hatha Yoga class)

Cameron Park, Scout Hall, Easton Street, Booval 4304

Tuesday 6:00pm–7:30pm (90 minutes Hatha Yoga class)
Wednesday 5:00pm–6:30pm (90 minutes Hatha Yoga class)

Raceview Scout Hall, 32 Taylor Street, Eastern Heights 4305

Wednesday 9:00am – 10:00am Seniors Yoga class
Thursday 10:00am – 11:00am Seniors yoga class

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!!

Raceview Scout Hall, 32 Taylor Street, Eastern Heights 4305

Cameron Park, Scout Hall, Easton Street, Booval 4304 (this hall has air-con.)

Raceview Scout Hall, 32 Taylor Street, Eastern Heights 4305

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

Cost for Senior Classes (Wednesday 9am + Thursday 10am)

Payment:

Share with your friends:

I’m on my yearly early-summer-holiday soon: NO Yoga classes from Monday 10th until Saturday 22nd of November 2025.

Share with your friends:

Hi There,

This is a spontanous subject and idea for our Meditation class tomorrow Friday 24 October at 5pm. (please contact me for location details).

Share with your friends:

The Eagle Pose

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Share with your friends:

This is a legitimate question I do get asked often. Maybe some of you wonder about this as well, but do not want to ask the question for what ever reason. Here an answer for everyone.

The mantra OM (also spelled AUM) is one of the most sacred and foundational sounds in the Yogic Traditions. Its meaning and significance are both spiritual and symbolic.

🌟 Meaning and Symbolism of OM

🙏 Spiritual and Practical Uses

🕉️ OM Symbol

Summary

Share with your friends:

I’m in the process of sewing new eye pillows. A whole batch is ready, mainly in the green tones. Other colours to follow in the coming weeks.

The cost is $18.00 each

I sew these eye pillows myself, and in general I prefer to do the sewing, handling the fabric, etc. during the cooler months of the year.

Share with your friends:

After a wonderful Winter break, what was a few weeks of Summer in Switzerland, all the Yoga classes resume on Tuesday 22nd July 2025:

Raceview Scout Hall, 32 Taylor Street, Eastern Heights 4305

Cameron Park, Scout Hall, Easton Street, Booval 4304 (this hall has heater.)

Raceview Scout Hall, 32 Taylor Street, Eastern Heights 4305

Share with your friends:

Please note:

NO YOGA CLASSES from 16th June – 19th July 2025.

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.

Share with your friends:

Raceview Scout Hall, 32 Taylor Street, Eastern Heights 4305

Cameron Park, Scout Hall, Easton Street, Booval 4304

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!!

Share with your friends: