6 Restorative Yoga Classes in Nundah QLD 4012, Australia

If you suffer from a chronic case of ‘monkey mind chatter’ (a brain that !) this one can be a challenge – which means you definitely need it! Slow deep stretches promoting deep flexibility and a strong focus on breathing will leave you feeling like you’ve had a massage and a nap!

Feeling fatigued? Better than a hit of caffeine, the ‘Power Nap’ has gained the backing of science for its ability to increase alertness, performance and mood as well as decrease your stress level! Our 30-minute Power Nap is a class devoted to creating the perfect space for midday rest and rejuvenation. No need to change your clothes, come straight from the office and join us for 30-minutes of blissful rest and relaxation.

PLEASE NOTE - This class begins 18 JULY 2017.

These practices feel effortless and nourishing - and are particularly wonderful if you experience stress, anxiety or have trouble sleeping.

On each level of being - physical, mental, emotional and energetic, a balance of both "yang" style and "yin" style practice serves us deeply. On a physical and energetic level, the yang practice lengthens and strengthens muscles and moves stagnation. Yin practice allows the "yin" connective tissues in the body - tendons, ligaments and fascia (compared to the "yang" muscles), to relax and gently open, preventing us becoming "shrink wrapped" over time in the joints, and allows the energy to settle back into the pace of the natural world and our natural selves - one we generally spend a lot of time pushing past. On the mental and emotional levels, nourishing the need of all lifeforms to spend time in stillness and quietude, is not just deeply nurturing, it allows us to perceive more clearly without getting caught up in as much of the mental hoohaa the mind has us entertain when we're going fast, without making time for slowness, quietness and stillness amongst it. It allows us to begin to remember the simplicity of the Life we are,

In continued service of this balance at Santosha, these classes are Pure Yin Yoga - this Tuesday afternoon class is the more gentle of the two Yin classes (the other one is 6-7am Monday).

Yin is a mostly floor-based practice utilising very little muscular support in each pose, to allow the connective tissues to open too. There are many varying approaches to the practice of Yin, just as there are with traditional Yoga. In some places you are urged to push past your limits with gusto, and this is an approach that some people enjoy.

The practices offered at Santosha urge you to approach your limits with humility, respect and open curiosity, and see what happens as you move very gently towards them. This slower, stiller practice is the perfect opportunity to begin to explore the relationship between the body, mind and spirit - and we explore elements of mindfulness throughout these classes, that will also serve you and the world around you deeply, as you explore these off the mat.

Slow Deep Stretch is ideal if you are new to yoga, mature aged, or wanting a slower paced class. You don’t have to be a beginner to benefit from the slower gentle movements, giving you more space to breath and dive deeper into the stretch. Even the most experienced yogi will benefit from savouring the effects of each yoga posture (asana).

Suitable for students New to Yoga, mature aged, or after a slower paced class. You don’t have to be a beginner to benefit from the slower gentle movements. These classes give you more time to focus on your breath and time to dive deeper into the stretch. Even the most experienced yogi will benefit from savouring the effects of each yoga posture (asana).