CLASS TIMES.

 ZOOMING/STUDIO

INTRODUCING “WALK INTO LIFE 4.5”

A lifestyle intervention delivered by
The Australasian Yoga Institute (established 1976) (TEACHING IN STUDIO, OR DISTANCE EDUCATION TEACHER TRAINING)

This is a program which is a yoga movement class, plus easy, simple, monitored exercise.  It is a great idea to have a rest from yoga or any other program which challenges the body without improvement.  , especially from a class that is not working specifically with osteo (Not every class is, even yoga).  If participants are having to get on the floor and up again, it is not working for them, and if they keep doing it then it is putting them backward. Not helpful.

 

We have a program of graduated simple, gentle movement that a client can do daily in about 5 minutes, standing, supported by a chair or kitchen bench, and when stability is improved we enlarge upon it and begin gentle walking, changing the way they view exercise, and their lifestyle – no matter the clients age, or wellness level, abilities.  Next thing – and something to work towards.  Walking 1 kilometer (approx.) in about 15 minutes. Not running and not doing it right away, just working towards being able to achieve this.  Eventually 4.5 kilometers in one hour.

To counteract cellular decay, exercise must be administered like a precise drug. Walking too slowly fails to trigger cellular adaptation; walking too fast forces the body to shift into a glycolytic state, triggering a spike in lactic acid that disrupts mitochondrial clearing pathways. Our program strictly utilizes walking, gentle incline loading, and highly monitored pacing. Our program is an ideal, low-risk lifestyle intervention to help your clients manage their early-stage hypertension, breathing issues, insulin resistance, or osteopenia.

Through our framework, we peel back years of protective, dysfunctional patterns, structural blockages, and defensive alignments. By stripping away these old habits, we allow the body to realign and let it breathe again, completely unencumbered.  Taken slowly, it works and we have many students who are working with us and can validate our approach. We can provide case studies.

(PS:   THE 10,000 STEP PROGRAM we are all encouraged to complete in a day  is just a marketing ploy invented by a Japanese firm YAMASA TOKEI  to sell their pedometer – http://www.yamasa-tokei.co.jp/ was founded in 1942 and produced the first commercial pedometer in 1965 in Japan..  “Manpo-kei” means 10,000 steps in Japanese and is their trademark.  It was a hit, not just in Japan, around the world – BUT IT HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH HEALTH.  It will not help people dealing with osteoporosis, osteopaenia, and other difficulties caused by injuries, or approaching age.)

 

We have ongoing classes, private “interventions” in our studio in Woodend with Jahne, and teach yoga teachers our program.  For further information and to speak to Jahne,
Email yogafirst2@bigpond.com and arrange an appointment.

 

 

CHI YOGA

CHI YOGA, THE RESTORATIVE AND CHAIR YOGA are most suitable for those in recovery.  Students with Parkinsons, Menopause, recovering after surgery, cancer support and addictions are welcome…. and at the Norma Richardsons hall those with wheelies or walkers will find it easy to access.  

CHI YOGA is a blend of Tai-Chi and yoga.  I have been teaching for more than 60 years, so knowing Tai Chi is helpful especially for seniors, BUT yoga is in my cells, so whatever happens it becomes part of whatever I teach.

The classes at the moment are at the Studio in Morris Road Woodend, and on Wednesdays at The Norma Richardson Hall.

ZOOM:  Starting in the new term – times to be allocated for “GUSH” Pelvic health classes.  .

1.  Choose a class.   You will find them on the blog, or subscribe to our newsletters
2. Email me to find availability yogafirst2@bigpond.com
3. Pay the fee for the class  “PAY VIA PAYPAL” on the front page of this web site.  You don’t need a PayPal account..
4. You will be sent the ZOOM LINK on the day of the class… I rarely forget.  

5. For zoom yoga classes – please make sure you have props with you appropriate to the class. 

 

NEW CLASSES…..

CHI-YOGA at the Woodend studio every Wednesday from 10 to 11am

STUDIO YOGA CLASSES

MONDAY Chi Restorative Yoga 1pm/ WEDNESDAY Chi Restorative 1pm and Chi CHAIR Yoga at 10am /  FRIDAY Chi Restorative at 10am

 

The CHI RESTORE CLASSES –  I work around the strengths and weaknesses of the class on the day – I have very small classes so this is entirely possible, and the way I like to work.

RESTORATIVE – is what one of my students called THE STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM of yoga.  It is a very gently, supported stretch class.  Very suitable for people in recovery, students needing to restore and relax.  You can use the props that we have here.  Everything is provided.  Just wear loose comfortable clothes.

I prefer if you prebook .  Please email me at yogafirst2@bigpond.com

 

ZOOM AND YOGA CLASSES AT THE STUDIO:
37 Morris Road, Woodend. Booking Essential, no drop-ins.

WAIT-LISTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR ALL CLASSES. If the class is not available today, email me (yogafirst2@bigpond.com) and put your name down for when a vacancy exists.  All classes  – class pass prepaid and although no refunds,  you can swap classes and do a catch-up.   

 

CLASS FEES: 

PAYMENT:  First contact me to make sure the class you have chosen is the one for you….  Then to pay,  Click on  PAY VIA PAYPAL at the bottom right hand corner of the home page.  It’s easy, send an immediate receipt so I know you have paid, and is super secure.  Because I have small classes and once you book it means that someone else can’t, there are no refunds for either term or monthly payments.  However, you can come to the occasional class when there are vacancies and when you give me notice – not a drop-in option.

ZOOM:
Monday: 6.30 Yoga and philosophy

 

I look forward to seeing you at class

NAMASTE – JAHNE