Class Description
Gentle Flow — In Chinese medicine it's understood that all pain and disease is caused from blocked, trapped and stagnant energy.
We also see this in western medical practices especially when we experience blocked or damaged arteries, and blood clots — all of which can lead to circulatory issues, heart conditions, and a myriad of other ailments.
The definition of the word dis-ease means the lack of ease or flow. So, when prana or Qi flows smoothly together we experience vibrant health. The class is designed to promote energy flow through the mind and body. Prana is the life-force energy that determines the state of your energy and wellbeing.
These exercises will strengthen and detoxify every cell in your body. The practice also serves as an entry to discover who we are beyond our physical nature and our stories. We practice we learn to release and let go, reducing stress and pain, and as we progress we discover new layers to release.
We provide this class at several times throughout the week so you can keep practicing. Practicing is the key to releasing and transforming old negative patterns, and practicing enables us to sense how alive we are, and how integrated we are with the world around us.
Our practice also focuses on the spine. In Yoga we believe youth is in the spine and a healthy spine not only relates to our flexibility but to the health of our nervous system, our organs and to the body's communication system. A healthy spine is essential to our overall health and wellbeing.
These exercises also focus on opening all of your joints, so that new energy can penetrate deep inside your body. The more deeply energy flows through the body, the more the mind relaxes.
Please note: When we practice anything new or different, it's natural to feel sore and tired and in need of more rest. Keep practicing and you will begin to gain more energy.
About the Studio
The old Freemason's Lodge has been nicely converted into a studio space, it's wonderfully large allowing for lots of room to stretch out. So know that there's always space for you and there's no need to book in advance (or know secret hand-shakes). The floor is padded, so there's cushioning for your knees and joints and there's changing rooms with bathrooms for both men and women.
Please arrive 10 minutes before class and if it's your fist-time allow 15 mins to read our waiver. Street parking is available, be sure to get a 2 hour minimum spot as the class is 75 minute. We recommend bringing your own mat — if you forget it we have some for rent for $2.
Wear something comfortable that allows for a deep stretch. Classes are designed for all ages and levels.
Location
The studio is located in the Qi Martial Arts building at 15b Church Street, Brighton, Vic 3186. Enter the studio from the laneway off Church Street, opposite the Dendy Theatre. Street parking is available — be sure to allow 2 hours as classes run for 75 minutes
Class Prices
Classes are 75 minutes. $22 for a drop-in or save money by buying a pass: $100 for 5 classes, (valid for 3 months from the date of purchase).
$180 for 10 classes, (valid for 6 months from the date of purchase). Pay by cash, card — Visa, MasterCard or AMEX. *If you received a postcard or a flyer from us, redeem the postcard for 50% off your first class — normally $22 but with the postcard it costs just $11 — an $11 savings.
Limit one postcard per person. Valid until October 31st, 2019.
We also offer 2 hour monthly workshops please email us to reserve a space or for more information.
About the Studio
You're in good hands — Mary and John are trained in Therapeutic Yoga from Loyola Marymount University, and the Stress Center of Marin where they also served as Teaching faculty.
They completed training as iRest meditation teachers from Dr Richard Miller. iRest is a research-based practice of deep meditation & self inquiry for trauma, anxiety, PTSD, relaxation, resiliency and general well-being.
John has 20 years experience in Martial Arts and holds a black belt in karate and 5 years of teaching group Yoga classes. They have studied with teachers Dr. Baxter Bell on Healthy Aging, Mingtong Gu, Master Li and Dr. Liu Dong, (Healing Medical Qi Gong) and Restorative Yoga with Judith Lasater.
