Ashram Yoga

Yoga and the Art of Well-Being

There is a simple formula for success in yoga: practice, practice, practice. We all know it, but to know but not to do is not to know.

In our experience of teaching thousands of students over many years, we see that the more frequently you practice yoga the more benefits you get.

Often it is not until someone joins our yoga teacher training course and starts practising yoga daily do they really discover the power of yoga.

A little bit of yoga everyday can instil a subtle sense that everything is okay, even if the rest of your world is noisy and chaotic.

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Wwoofer Wanted

Wanted: a handy person prepared to work under a wwoofer-style arrangement at Ohui Retreat on several projects. Must be confident using a chainsaw and power tools. Please contact us if you are interested.

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Level 1 Intensive

This month our third Level 1 teacher training for 2013 begins. Like most of our courses it comprises a range of nationalities. We have guests from Hong Kong, Tahiti, Argentina and New Zealand! We love this diversity!

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Concession Card Competition

Congratulations to Liza Cornelius who is our winner for April. She wins a 4-class concession card. If you want to enter, just put your completed 8-class yoga concession card or one-month pass in the box at the front desk.

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Parking

Reminder: please pay $2 at our front desk if you park down at the railway yard. We rely on these payments to keep those parking spaces available.

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Upcoming in Parnell

Satsang with Prem Prayojan  3 & 4 May

Prem Prayojan is dynamic and inspired teacher who travels the world sharing his insights on yogic spirituality. He comes from the tradition of Bhakti Yoga – the yoga of devotion – and has a profound knowledge and experience. Our senior instructor – Swami Shantimurti Saraswati – gives his full endorsement to Prem and encourages everyone to attend this satsangs. Read more

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PLAY Yoga for Children  7 May

Come and PLAY with us at Ashram Yoga! Once again Dee will be sharing the fun & adventures of yoga with the younger years. If you have a child between the ages of 5-10 years old who wants to move, stretch, expand their imagination and have FUN, then yoga is the after school activity for them! Read more

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Pranayama Teacher Training  Part 1 on 11-12 May

Pranayama is an ancient system of yogic breathing techniques that profoundly improves all levels of your being. Learn to practise and teach these powerful techniques. Read more

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Friday Night Out  17 May

Join us and the enthusiastic Level 1 yoga teacher trainees for a yoga class, satsang (discussion on yoga), a vegatarian meal and kirtan music. It is always a fun night and a great way to meet fellow yogis. Read more

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Meditation II – Deepening the Experience  23 May -27 June

This course focuses on more advanced breathing (pranayama) and meditation techniques and involve working at a deeper energetic level. Suitable for all levels of experience, including beginners. Read more

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Compassionate Communication  25-26 May

Conflicts are natural and can be handled. Nonviolent Communication is a practical toolkit to cultivate your values. Understand where others are coming from and see their humanity. Create authentic connections with yourself and others, instead of impulse, habits, `shoulds’ or rebellion. Read more

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Creative Power of Mandala  8 June

Mandala means ‘circle’ in Sanskrit and is viewed as a sacred symbol representing wholeness. Mandalas are traditionally associated with healing, meditation and creativity. Mandala art has been used from ancient times within the yogic systems and throughout the world as a process of self-expression and in the service of personal growth and transformation. Read more

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Teaching-Skills Workshop  22-23 June

Confidence, inspiration and new skills for yoga teachers. Re-immerse yourself in the practice, study and teachings of yoga with Ashram Yoga’s next level of Teacher Training support and community. Receive valuable tips, feedback and guidance from Ashram Yoga’s senior instructors. Read more

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Upcoming at Ohui Retreat

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Yoga Revival Weekend  15-16 June

Join us in Ohui for a weekend of yoga to rest, recharge and rejuvenate. The weekend will include:

• Yoga classes
• Guided relaxation (Yoga Nidra)
• Yoga philosophy
• Yoga of sound (Nada Yoga)
• Chanting and singing (Kirtan)
• Meditation
• Plenty of free time
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Reiki Training Course  22-23 June

Reiki is an energy-based healing modality. This course is designed to teach you about Reiki and give you experience in treating yourself and others. Read more

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Kriya Yoga Retreat  24-30 June

Kriya Yoga is a set of techniques for liberating energy in your mind and body. These techniques awaken Kriya Shakti – literally the power of action giving you the energy to transformation yourself and move beyond the limitations of mundane existence. Become attuned with the divine energy of life with these powerful practices. Read more

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Private Birthday Retreats

Spending time with your friends is a whole lot of fun and can create lasting memories. Getting everyone together is a great way to catch up and hang out together – especially when it is an annual event. Read more

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Group Stays

From time to time we have groups come and stay with us. We regularly host groups here at Ohui Retreat including groups from nearby towns and others from faraway countries. The variety is wonderful and keeps life here very interesting. Whether you want a full yogic experience or simply beachside accommodation, we are open to all options. Read more

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Yoga Teacher Training

Pictured: Atma (in the aqua top) teaching at a One-Month Intensive.

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Level 2 & 3 Intensive  1-30 November

Level 2 & 3 Intensive is a one-month course designed to advance your understanding and experience of yoga and qualify you for Yoga Alliance’s 500-hour certification. It includes advanced postures, breathing techniques and teaching methods. Also specialist and therapeutic areas of yoga teaching. Level 3 covers some of the deepest and most profound aspects of yoga. Read more

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Video: Uddhiyana Bandha and Nauli

Uddhiyana Bandha and Nauli are two powerful abdominal exercises that tone the abdominal muscles and massage the internal organs. They improve digestion, elimination and keep you healthy and vital.

These yoga exercises are traditionally part of the Shatkarma cleansing practices and are best learnt from a qualified teacher. Ask any of our teachers for guidance. See video

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Book Review: Inner Tantric Yoga

Inner Tantric Yoga by Dr. David Frawley presents the deeper tradition of Tantra, its multidimensional vision of the Divine and its transformative practices of mantra and meditation.

The book can expand your horizons about masculine and feminine energies, self and world, universe and the absolute into a living experience of the infinite and eternal both within and around you.

This is a high quality book and we recommend it. You can purchase this book from the Book Depository for $22 including free worldwide shipping.

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Turmeric: India’s Superfood

Turmeric is a powerful healing food that has been used in Indian medicine for thousands of years. It is one of the most commonly used spices in the Ayurvedic diet.

Turmeric is bitter, astringent and pungent in taste. Its heating quality helps to balance kapha and vata body types and its bitter taste helps to balance the pitta dosha, thus it is tri-doshic and suitable for everyone.

According to Ayurveda turmeric:

• supports liver detoxification
• supports healthy cholesterol levels already within a normal range
• promotes the body’s healthy response to allergens
• assists digestion
• supports a healthy immune response
• benefits the complexion

This antioxidant herb also helps to purify the blood and maintain a healthy cardiovascular system; supports a healthy stomach and colon; and promotes the health of the lungs, circulation and nervous system. Turmeric contains curcumin, a flavonoid which supports a healthy inflammatory response, thereby promoting general well-being.

Turmeric is one of Ayurveda’s super foods. It is a powerful healer and definitely worth incorporating into your regular diet. It can be taken with food, as a tea or a tablet. Read more

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Ashram Yoga eBook

Download Ashram Yoga’s free Introduction to Yoga ebook. Simply subscribe to our newsletter. This ebook introduces the very simple Pawanmuktasana Part 1 series. These practices include ankle, wrist and hip rotations which are essential for both beginner and advanced yogis. These exercises are so simple that they are easy to overlook, yet their effect is profound.

Shantimurti has many remarkable stories of people who have healed themselves from serious afflictions with these basic exercises.

Introduction to Yoga is the first chapter of a larger, more comprehensive ebook. The larger ebook with additional exercises including breathing techniques (pranayama) and meditation may be purchased here.

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