THURSDAY 9:30 am - Gentle Flow + Restore

SATURDAY 10:00 am - Signature Stretch

Gentle Flow + Restore
Unwind with slow, nourishing yoga designed for deep nervous system rest/ reset via vagus nerve toning & cortisol (stress hormone) homeostasis. Perfect for beginners or anyone seeking softness. Lets get loose! Yoga style…. Leave feeling centred, open, lengthened, longer, lighter and clear.

Yogalates Sculpt
A strengthening up beat class with tasty tunes blending Pilates precision and Yoga mindfulness. Activate your core, arms & glutes. Empowered through epic movement & breath-work & strong sankalpa setting guided meditation to ground afterwards. Leave feeling uplifted & yogalates lit. (THIS CLASS WILL RETURN NEXT TERM, TERM 4 TUES MORN)

Signature Stretch
Creative, themed yogi experience for self inquiry, growth & balance. Learn & explore a new aspect of self-care through a yoga sutra wisdom lens in each class. Purifying energy centres & building healthy habits with breath-work/ movement & sangha (community connection). Discovering somatic seasonal alignment & tuning into your authenticity. Leave feeling yoga/ yogalates high!

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Oja Yoga believes in the concept that movement is medicine... not only for the body but the mind and soul too. Known by the ancient yogi's for centuries and backed by modern day science and health professionals in western medicine now. Thurs classes like to cruise in the slow lane, smoothing out and softening through the breath, synchronising it with asana. Like a moving meditation and internal massage making all our limbs feel lengthened, loosened and aligned. Enjoy finishing with a guided meditation and little blissful melt into the mat. Tues (temporarily closed this term) comprise of a balanced blend of yogalates, gentle yet powerful hatha, perhapse a sun salutation variation with complimentary breath-work. To complete we go into a deep grounding earthing closure to set you up for success. Saturdays have lots of breath work and are our signature stretch with vin-yin, somatic shakedown movement and yoga (asana), breath-work (pranayama/ kriyas), guided meditation (Dhyāna) with a touch of yoqi (yoga mixed with qigong) and mindful mantra. All levels are welcome and supported here! Mats and props are provided. We love to make you feel comfy and pampered here. You can register for one off classes as you please which are $20 - Booking in advance are essential as there are limited spaces. Book and pay online OR direct message Kali on Instagram @ojayoga or on WhatsApp 0417937373 (Text only) If you are a regular/plan to be you can get a ten class pass for $180 cash, meaning you receive one free class. Sessions are held in the tranquil studio. Its a safe, outdoor yet undercover and protected from the elements, pretty private, nurturing nature lined space. Surrounded by lush sub tropical gardens and birdsong. It's aesthetic, spacious and clean. I want for you to feel completely supported here, by your experienced advanced yoga practitioner. Fondly nick-named the Tallowood Temple- My humble outdoor, sheltered studio in a backyard garden retreat setting; You will find Oja Yoga at 46 Tuckeroo Ave, Tallowood Estate, Mullumbimby, NSW. Just punch in 'Oja Yoga' to Google Maps. Looking for more reasons to come? Why not try us out! 'Yoga doesn't take time, it makes time.' But why here? Non pretentious, down to earth, friendly, warm, relaxed, casual vibes all the way! Dag out... let it all hang out. Be yourself. Not your typical studio. Its outdoors yet undercover. This is so we can absorb all the benefits of the circadian rhythms and be one with the pranic energy field within and around. Yes there is method to the madness of practicing semi outside even in the winter months. By 9am its warmed up in the shire anyway. We have blankets but feel free to bring socks and a jumper on a cold day too. Not about being flexi or sexy, meet yourself where you are with compassion over criticism The studio provides mats, blocks, bolsters, straps, blankets and eye pillows. Everything is cleaned after/ before each session. Geared towards tension and cortisol (stress hormone) reduction and nervous system regulation via stimulating our vagus nerve and toning. Like moving meditation Trauma aware/ informed. Safe and supportive space. Person centred. Mental Health experience. Qualified certified instructor that lives and breathes yoga and loves what I do and wants to share it with you - lets get loose and lit the healthy way! Support a local small business with its heart in the right place. Warning: May leave yoga high! Bookings are essential for the classes to run and in case of cancelations from my end. If you book via message - please show up for the self care you have booked and don't leave me hanging and try to avoid last minute cancelations. Make the commitment solid. You deserve it. In studio most classes are capped at 7 people. Book in now! I look forward to connecting and sharing space soon! PS: Strictly no parking out the front of any houses. Please be mindful and considerate to neighbouring homes. If arriving by car please come early so you have time to stroll from the park you find that wont disturb the peace or privacy of any residents in the Tallowood estate. This means we can stay operational. There are plenty of parks near the tennis courts and playground and all around. Short nice stroll to the studio. TY x

UPWARD SPIRAL

SATURDAYS - 10 AM to 11:45 AM

Recovery. Connection. Movement. Mental Health. Healthy Habits. 'JOMO' COMMUNITY.

Themed yoga sutra, somatic release, breath-work, mantra, meditation THEN an 'Upward Spiral' share circle, followed by a cuppa & chats.

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This is the 'Upward Spiral' Class and catch up. This is an inclusive, community class to support those who are actively seeking or already cultivating a lifestyle that grows healthy habits. For anyone regulating mental health. Which is all of us! This is a humble, yet empowering model/ program to support you along the way. You may be sober curious or are in the maintenance stage of recovery finding ways to make sobriety more sustainable. You may be wanting to shift out of another kind of limiting behaviour that has been holding you back, like binge eating, binge watching series or toxic 'situationships' or negative self speak... Whatever your poison is (or was), this is a safe space to shake it all off, exhale it all out, move through it and connect with your true self as well as a collective of like minded people. The idea is to co-create an onward and upward spiral through a yogi and mental health lens. A bit of an alternative to an AA group, however not limited or exclusive to associating with being an alcoholic (or being anonymous). You are not alone. The opposite of addiction is not sobriety, it is connection. If you have been feeling isolated (or bored) in your quest for a healthier or happier life, this is exactly why this group has been formed. We are a JOMO group celebrating the 'Joy Of Missing Out' - together! As opposed to FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out). We come together to inspire, encourage, empower and support ourselves and each-other. After our themed yoga (following a yama or niyama of the sutras each session) and purposed breath-work and meditation; we have a guided (and uplifting) closing circle where you can share as much or as little as you like, with the option to stick around for tea and chats afterwards. To reserve your space please message via Instagram or WhatsApp and bring cash on the day OR book online now.

CLASSES

All levels welcome and supported

What it is in a nutshell:

Gentle hatha, vin-yin, slow flow, somatic movement (asana), breath-work (pranayama/ kriyas), guided meditation (Dhyāna) with a touch of yoqi and mindful mantra.

Who:

All levels are welcome and supported here!

When:

Choose from

THU 9:30am and SAT 10am

The Saturday community class can be by donation for those in severe financial distress for up to three classes, otherwise it's $20. It is for everyone in need of mental health support around building healthy habits/ recovery/ sobriety/ an upward spiral 'JOMO' supportive community of connection

TIMETABLE IS ALSO HERE

How:

You can register for classes as you please which are $20 cash on the day. Or you can book/pay online.

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL. as its capped at 7 mats.

If you are a regular you can get a ten class pass for $180 cash, meaning you receive one free class.

*Use within 6 months.

Where:

Sessions are held in the tranquil studio. Its a safe, nurturing space that is outdoors with nature around yet undercover and protected by the elements. Surrounded by lush gardens in an aesthetic, spacious and clean yoga shala. 46 Tuckeroo Ave, Tallowood Estate, Mullumbimby, NSW.

Why:

Why not!

'Yoga doesn't take time, it makes time.'

But why here?

Non pretentious, down to earth, friendly, warm, relaxed, casual vibes
Not about being flexi or sexy, meet yourself where you are with compassion over criticism
The studio provides mats, blocks, bolsters, straps, blankets and eye pillows. Everything is cleaned after/ before each session.
Geared towards tension reduction and nervous system regulation
Like moving meditation
Trauma aware/ informed. Safe and supportive space
Qualified certified instructor that lives and breathes yoga and loves what I do and wants to share it with you - lets get loose and lit - the healthy way!
Support a local, small, community minded business with its heart in the right place.

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Classes In a bit more depth

Let'g get loose and lit! The yoga way! There is a beautiful blend of all of the below throughout the carefully constructed classes. Intelligent sequencing at its finest

GENTLE HATHA - Oja Yoga sequences are designed to connect the body, mind and breath into harmony and alignment. Hatha translates to force and persisting with effort. We stay true to the tradition yet in a more gentle fashion. Ha-tha = the sun and moon, opposites coming into balance. Here we aim to come into homeostasis and equilibrium.

VIN-YIN ASANA - Carefully curated, easy to follow, guided vinyasa flow in the slow lane... can be playful (yet always with purpose) at times... Tension reduction and nervous system deep reset and regulation... Mostly legnthening, loosening, opening and detoxifying poses... Unwind and feel sublime.

SOMATIC SLOW FLOW - Tuning into and honouring our bodies inbuilt natural intelligence. Trauma informed safe space to release blockages or any thing stuck or stagnant. Supportive space to let go of what no longer serves you without talk therapy and through movement and breath.

YOQI - This is where yoga meets qi gong. In Indian/ Vedic philosophy we study the nadi's and in Chinese/ Taoist philosophy its the meridians. They both represent energy channels in our systems. Through intentional movement and breath we create, direct or level out 'prana' (or 'qi') meaning life energy.

PRANAYAMA - The power of pranayama (breath control) revolutionises well being when used correctly and consciously. Breathing techniques provide a multitude of health benefits (to many too list here!) that is now becoming popularised in main stream health and wellness modalities and backed by not only by the sages but science too. In these classes we synchronise our breathing with our movements to release tension, regulate the nervous system and level out cortisol, the stress hormone. We let our breath guide us through the movements to empower us to soften or go deeper into the shapes. We connect to the breath and connect to all pranic (life-force) energy. We use different techniques for different desired outcomes. We can cool and calm or heat and energise our systems depending on what practice we are doing.

KRIYAS - In sanskrit this translates to 'yoga of action' and are known as Shatkarmas. They flush out toxicity and impurities from the body, cleansing it so it feels healthy and glowing internally. In these classes we do a more refined version that are highly effective, like a fresh internal rinse for our vital organs increasing our ojas (vitality). Mild, mindful, meditative applications of these advanced yogi breath control methods typically guide us to a state of clarity, spaciousness and higher consciousness.

DHYANA - Increases focus, memory, confidence and clarity of thoughts over time with consistent practice. Delivered in the form of guided meditation in our sessions like a soothing brain bath and a heart hug. Decrease the level of fatigue and brain fog. Finding stability in stillness. A little bit of bliss.

MANTRA - Sound vibration can be so healing! It is a small component of the classes, however can have profound impacts resonating on the soul space for a little bit of extra soul shine accessing the divine in you and all.

WARNING: Most likely to leave 'Yoga High' xx

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