Friday 13th August, 7 - 8:30pm at Yoga Synergy Bondi (Room 2)

Join us for an inspiring and thought-provoking discourse on the 'Spiritual Nature of Yoga'. Physical yoga naturally leads you to a self inquiry and the desire to meditate. Swami Ji’s talk brings light to that instinct by helping you to understand the ‘self’ and its importance in your daily life.

Swami Ji will also lead us in kirtan – uplifting chanting and music to open your heart and connect directly with the Divine in all of us.

Swami Ji is an accomplished charismatic speaker. An author and producer of 100’s of
recorded talks, he brings to us the fruit of his many years of experience living in India
studying philosophy and meditation at the deepest levels.

Everyone is welcome.

Donations: All proceeds will go to charity in India through Swami Ji’s Bhakti Meditation Centre Ltd – to hospitals providing free treatment for the poor, and 2 girls schools. For more information http://www.jkp.org/charitable_works/index.html

Location: Yoga Synergy Bondi, Room 2 (enter via Donald Pl, corner of Bronte Rd and Birrell St)

We look forward to seeing you there!
Namaste

Relax, stretch out, expand your body and mind on this exceptional trek into the arid ranges of Australia, which offer some of the finest walking country anywhere in the world. Combine trekking with yoga in an unforgettable setting of spectacular peaks, rugged gorges and the rich desert colours.

The Flinders Ranges of South Australia are regarded as perhaps the most spectacular of all the arid mountain ranges. We have selected some of the best sections of the Heysen Trail in the Flinders Ranges and combined it with a wonderful Clare Valley winery tour. You will enjoy walking with just a daypack, while our comfortable camps are set up with 4WD support. The itinerary has been carefully designed to allow plenty of time for yoga practice throughout. A traverse of Wilpena Pound and St Mary's Peak (1170m), combined with gorges and rolling green hills, ensures this trip balances challenge and discovery in the outback with yoga and relaxation.

The Details

DURATION: 7 days, 6 nights camping

2010 DATE: 29 August – 4 September

GRADE: Introductory to moderate

HIGHLIGHTS:

• St Mary's Peak
• Arid Trekking
• Clare Valley winery tour
• Yoga practice in the outback - Yoga Synergy's Simon Borg-Olivier leads yoga sessions

PRICE: AUD $2350 Per person, twin share. Small group of 6-14 people.

Download Brochure

This is the 16th year Yoga Synergy is running courses on Practical Applied Anatomy and Physiology of Hatha Yoga. Yoga Synergy runs two simultaneous inter-related courses that can be studied concurrently or separately. The information derived from these two courses can be used to safely increase strength and flexibility whilst minimising the risks of injury through incorrect practice, and can also be used to help promote the healing of injuries with guidance on yoga therapy.


Course 1: Basic Anatomy & Physiology Download Brochure/Booking Form (pdf)
Presented by Paul Doney

This course teaches the terms and concepts of anatomy and physiology which are important to understand in order to be able to make practical applications of anatomy and physiology to Hatha Yoga. The course involves the study of musculoskeletal anatomy, physiology of the body’s main systems, biomechanics, human movement and exercise physiology. This course assumes no previous knowledge of anatomy and physiology and is a prerequisite for Course 2: Practical Applied Anatomy & Physiology of Yoga, unless you have prior anatomy training and have checked with Yoga Synergy that this previous training is appropriate.

Venue: 
Yoga Synergy Bondi 
115 Bronte Rd, Bondi Junction

Duration: 8 sessions of 3 hours (24 hours)

Course Dates: April 18th, May 30th, June 27th, August 1st

Session Times: Sunday 9 am - 12 pm & 1 pm - 4 pm

Please arrive 15 minutes before class start times.

Course 2: Practical Applied Anatomy & Physiology of Hatha Yoga Download Brochure/Booking Form (pdf)
Presented by Simon Borg-Olivier     

The course provides yoga teachers and students with the knowledge and skills necessary to understand the basic workings of the body while practicing asanas (static postures), vinyasas (dynamic exercises), and pranayamas (breathing exercises) of Hatha yoga. This is a very practical course that taught in a similar fashion to a yoga workshop. It deals with the physical applications of the information taught in the companion Course 1: Basic Anatomy & Physiology. Students should be prepared to do some optional yoga exercises during these sessions in order to better understand the information presented.

What you will learn:

• Each class includes practical components to show students how to approach yoga practice with an awareness of anatomy and physiology in order to improve strength, flexibility and cardiovascular fitness
• 
The theory and practice of bandhas (internal locks), kriyas (yogic cleansing processes), and mudras (energy-regulating exercises)
• 
How bandhas and mudras can be used in asana and pranayama to circulate energy and information around the body; and prepare the body for meditative practices
• 
How Hatha yoga can help to treat musculoskeletal injuries and medical conditions

This course assumes a basic understanding of anatomy and physiology that can be obtained from regular attendance at Yoga Synergy classes and/or by completing Course 1: Basic Anatomy & Physiology or other recognised prior learning.

Venue: 
Yoga in Daily Life Studio
1st Floor, 117-119 Anzac Pde, Kensington 
(above ‘Auto One’ shop, near Todman Ave)

Duration: 12 sessions of 3 hours sessions (36 hours)

Course Dates: 
May 8th & 9th, June 5th & 6th, 
July 3rd & 4th, August 7th & 8th

Session Times: 
Saturdays at 1 pm - 4 pm, 
Sundays at 9 am - 4 pm

Please arrive 15 minutes before class start times.

Course Fees 

Additional Information About the Courses

Please note that full payment is required in advance to secure a place, and a cancellation fee of $50 applies unless 3 weeks notice before commencement of course is given.

Before the commencement of the courses and during their duration, it is recommended that students attend at least one Yoga Synergy class each week at Yoga Synergy in order to see and feel how the material presented in the courses is practically applied. You will be given a certificate of completion for the course providing that all requirements are met. These requirements include full attendance of the course, passing of the 1000 word assignment and one hour multiple choice exam.

If you would like to receive further information regarding course content and structure, please call Yoga Synergy (02) 9389 7399 or email yoga@yogasynergy.com.

Enrolment Options

Yoga Synergy members may enrol:

• via the members area at www.yogasynergy.com
• at the school with any teacher
• 
by posting booking form and credit card details or cheque to Yoga Synergy Pty Ltd., P.O. Box 9 Waverley 2024
• 
by calling the office (02) 9389 7399 to pay by credit card over the phone.

Yoga Synergy membership (Annual Fee: $27.00) entitles you to a range of discounts on yoga classes, selected Yoga Synergy products and workshops and the ability to quickly and easily enrol in any of our courses.

To become a Yoga Synergy member click here. You may then enrol in the Anatomy and Physiology courses via one of the options listed above. If you do not wish to become a member, you may book by any of the options listed above except via the website.

Group classes for Adults and Children

Learn a wide range of circus skills taught in a fun and safe environment by NSW Gymnastics Accredited Coach.
Progress from absolute beginner to expert at own pace. 

• Acrobatics
• Group Acro-Balance
• Juggling
• Gymnastics
• Hula Hoop 
• Stilts
• Dynamic Stunts + much more...
  

Where: YogaSynergy (enter via 7 Donald Pl - directly behind 115 Bronte Rd) Bondi Junction

When: SUNDAYS ADULTS 2:45pm & FRIDAYS KIDS (7-13yrs) 4.15pm.
Please arrive 15 mins early to sign in

Cost: $100 per 5 workshops (Each Workshop = 1 hour ) 

Bookings: contact John on 0424 076 004 or email: iac@sydney.net. Bookings essential as space is limited (cash payments only please).