Yoga and Menstruation
Written by Amanda Bransgrove 22/3/13
The aims of yoga include the ability to gain balance and control in one's life, to provide one with a sense of calm amidst life's storms and to generate a feeling of lightness and liberation from the various limitations of one's body. But for anyone who suffers painful periods, it's easy to feel that yoga during these times can seem simply too difficult, even pointless, particularly when all you want to do is lie in bed with a hot water bottle, take painkillers and usually while feeling quite sad and sorry for oneself. read more
C'mon, Put Your Back Into It
Written by Michelle Ainley 16/10/12
Long-time Daylesford Yoga student Michelle Ainley straddled her purple brick and rode on in for Back Care Class, a new addition to the timetable that just might continue next year. Watch this space. read more
The Big Step
Written by Possum Sullivan 23/8/12
I have been doing yoga with Shayna for about 5 years now. I can't remember exactly how long ago Adho Mukha Vrksasana (full arm balance) was introduced; I do remember feeling excited by the physicality of the pose, though also surprised - was this yoga?? read more
What Are You Wearing?
Written by Annshar Wolfs 17/06/12
Hello, I'm Annshar. I'm an Iyengar yoga student. I'm a mother of three young girls. Yoga is my time to look after and reconnect with myself. Join me in my musings as I travel along my own personal yoga journey. read more
Yoga Improves Everything You Do, But Everything You Do Impairs Your Yoga.
Written by Shayna Ogden 21/03/12
Yoga enhances everything you do in life. But everything you do does not assist progress in yoga, it can detract from it. The good that comes about from yoga is disseminated amongst the myriad of daily activities that you engage in. Alas, the good derived from your activities or daily tasks does not flow back into your yoga. It is a one way street. read more
The Importance of Practice and Being Earnest
written by Shayna Ogden 29/09/11
"Many yoga students often ask me whether or not they should practise. Well, it would certainly help. Be it a little or a lot, yoga practice will make a significant difference to your body and your life. To get the most out of your commitment to yoga classes, home practice is required. It will make you feel good about yourself" read more
Iyengar Yoga Australian Convention
Wollongong 22-25 September 2011
written by Glenys Grigg 11/10/11
"The days of the convention were planned so that participants experienced practical sessions through classes lead by experienced teachers, could listen and question through panel discussions and were given visual references through a demonstration of yoga." read more
Iyengar Yoga Australian Convention Demonstration
Wollongong 22-25 September 2011
Returning to Yoga Practice after Pregnancy - 3 Journeys
written by Shayna Ogden November 2010
"I am the mother of two delightful boys. They are two and a half and four and a half, as the older one regularly announces to anyone we meet. I am a yoga teacher with a small school in country Victoria.
I have had three full-term, healthy pregnancies, three caesarean births, but only two live babies. Returning to yoga after each birth was a remarkable journey. Each journey different and provided the opportunity for growth and yoga learning." read more
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