We are starting back next week with a new timetable and new looking space.
We have some strict guidelines to follow to allow us to reopen.
You can get a better understanding at SA.GOV Covid-19

After getting out the measuring tape and playing around with this new set up. We can now officially allow the max of 10 with one student either side of the pool table.

The space has been cleared around and under the table, so when you arrive please leave shoes and bags at the back of the table keeping the sides clear, then find your spot to set up your equipment and relax.

What do you need to be ready for class?

1. Book online into a class, if the class is full the booking will tell you it is ‘Sold Out’. At class I will record the names and process the passes
2. Cash is still OK – hand sanitiser, soap and alcohol wipes available
3. We have the space ready with marks on the carpet to put your mat, X marks the spot.
4. Your own or loaned equipment is a must at this time.
         – Mat and Strap are the basic essentials, blocks, blankets and bolsters are all wonderful and helpful props – Blankets can be rolled to create a bolster substitute 
           – Consider getting your own quality equipment  from Go Vita Health Shop or Bolsters &  Things
           – Or cheaper options from places like K-mart
           – I have Mats, Bolsters and Blankets available to loan for regular students  

Monday Public Holiday Class
6pm online live streaming book in soon

New Timetable

Amelia is moving on and we wish all the best as she continues her teaching in Hahndorf and hope to see her back in the future.
We are so blessed in the hills with so many amazing teaches and studio and so we can welcome back Rachel Grant, many of you may remember she started the Monday night beginners class a few years ago. Rachel teaches a gentle and restore class on Saturday and will now take on Thursday nights Move&Restore starting on the 18th June.

Coming Soon Thursday mornings 9.30 – 10.30am
Nurture and Nourish with Jenny Tucker
Jenny is a practicing Transpersonal Counsellor, with a Bachelor of Applied Social Science, qualifications in Reiki 1 and 2 and Aura Healing. She has now completed a Restorative Yoga Nidra and Breath Work course.
Nurture and Nourish is time for you to relax and leave the outside world behind, a place where you can focus on only you, through breath practices and gentle stretching, intention setting and finishes off with a yoga nidra/meditation.

 Love and light 

With the latest lift of restrictions, we are getting very close to starting back some face to face classes.
As the Hall has had a few upgrades it isn’t opening until Tuesday the 9th of June.
In the meantime I will be launching a new timetable that will include both face to face and continuing live streaming classes. The studio classes will return in stages,  I will have it all on the website and email it out in the next week.

Requirements at hall classes

Social distancing means a max of 7 students
to ensure this…
        – bookings are required for every face to face class
        – so please get familiar with the online booking system
        – no text or verbal bookings
Alcohol wipes and sprays will be provided and must be used on the shared equipment
        – Consider getting your own equipment – SA company Bolsters &  Things
        – Or mats, blocks and straps are inexpensive from places like K-mart
        – for those that have borrowed equipment they can hold onto most things for the time being. I will only be looking to get a few blocks and straps back in the next few weeks.

Live Stream Classes

   – No bookings will be required for any online classes with the new timetable
   – just join the meeting and pay as you go $10
   – or purchase a 10 class pass for $100

Zoom in, 5-10mins before the class starts
Zoom Meeting ID: 194 737 838

Try my personal collection of music
Text me and I will send you the link to it on Spotify

Class Payments 
Due to the changes I have adjusted tickets for some of you to accommodate online classes and I will continue to sort out your tickets till they are completed.
To keep things simple there will be separate 10 class tickets for studio classes and online class
$17 casual classes
$14 concession classes
$10 online live stream classes (no concessions)
studio 10 class pass $140
online 10 class pass $100

Love and light 

Thursday Morning Dynamic Class Starting Tomorrow
7am – 8am

COVID-19 restrictions update
Many of you have been asking ‘when do we go back to normal classes?’
At this stage it looks as though restrictions will be lifted Friday the 5th of June for indoor fitness with spacing of one person every 4 square metres. 
This means face to face classes will be able to run with a maximum of 6-8 people.
I will get out the measuring tape to work out exact number for the next newsletter and before opening classes.
It will also mean that booking in through the timetable is essential 

I will be mixing it up with some face to face and some online classes, the 9.30am classes will be first to open.

The new Timetable will be finalised in the next few weeks.

Zoom Made Simpler

As I have become more familiar with Zoom, I have made a few adjustments on the options to make connecting easier
follow the 2 steps on website timetable page
STEP 1 – book and pay on the timetable calendar 
STEP 2 – has a list of classes with zoom link attached – simply select your Class Link to start the live stream – Zoom in, 5-10mins before the class starts
Zoom Meeting ID: 194 737 838

Call me if you need help – 0412 091 365

Please try my personal collection of music
Text me and I will send you the link to it on Spotify
More selections to come

Class Payment Options 
1. Pay $10 each time as you book in. ‘Book and Pay’   
2. Buy a 10 class pass for $100 – Click here 
Then book in without paying each time.   
3. While all previous passes are on hold, if you do wish to use it, then call me and we can sort it out. 

Looking forward to seeing you all, in person, again.

Love and light 
Stay safe and healthy

How to reduce distractions and become more
present in your home practice

Before we became socially distanced and isolated, you could walk into the studio which had been prepared to feel welcoming and calming, with an intention to help you relax and become present.

You may not have a space in your home that can be permanently dedicated as your own. However you can create a mobile space, a more flexible space for yourself at home, to please all your senses and create your Home Yoga Studio – even if its just for an hour or so.

SIGHT – Remove clutter from the space or throw a rug over it to visually clear the area 
TOUCH – Clean the area to roll out your yoga mat on. Or (like I used to do) roll out a clean rug with your yoga mat creating a space that feels welcoming to lay down and stretch out on.
SMELL – Burn incense, candles or favorite essential oil 
TASTE – Drink water to cleanse the palate and body
SOUND – What sounds allow you to centre and focus?
Is it silence or the sounds of nature as you open a window, or does music help set the mood for your yoga?

Please try my personal collection of music I have made public
Spotify Search – Keen on Yoga 
More selections to come

Keep Connected and Moving

download the zoom app https://zoom.us/
follow the 2 steps on website timetable page
STEP 1 – book or book and pay on the timetable calendar 
STEP 2 – has a list of classes with zoom link attached – simply select your Class Link to start the live stream – Zoom in, 5-10mins before the class starts

Call me if your need help – 0412 091 365

Class Payment Options 
1. Pay $10 each time as you book in. ‘Book and Pay’   
2. Buy a 10 class pass for $100 – Click here 
Then book in without paying each time.   
3. While all previous passes are on hold, if you do wish to use it, then call me and we can sort it out.

Equipment Loans still available 
Mats, bolsters, blankets and straps. 
Requirement is simply keep then dry, clean and away/covered from pets.
Contact me to arrange pick up

Love and light 
Stay safe and healthy

Welcome to my new studio

This is my studio/shed set up, a huge thanks to all those who helped me get up and running
Free online classes have been happening this week, giving everyone (including me) a chance to get familiar with this new system.
zoom app https://zoom.us/

Keep Connected and Moving
just 2 Steps to joining me online and sharing yoga together.

STEP 1 – Bookings and Payments need to be done 1 hour prior to starting or the night before.
Book a Class – Select the appropriate date, time and type of class on the calendar – then select ‘Book and Pay’ and follow the prompts.
First time users will be required to register.

STEP 2 – Is like stepping into class. Select your Class Link  to start the live stream – Zoom in, 5-10mins before the class starts
Links are all under STEP 2 on the website timetable page

Class Payment Options
1. Pay $10 each time as you book in. ‘Book and Pay’

2. Buy a 10 class pass for $100 – Click here
Then book in without paying each time.

3. While all previous passes are on hold, if you do wish to use it, then call me and we can sort it out.

Equipment Loans
I am offering a loan system to those that need or prefer to borrow equipment for this period.
I have mats, bolsters, blankets, blocks and straps.
Requirement is simply keep then dry, clean and away/covered from pets.
Contact me to arrange pick up

Confused or need help
Mobile 0412 091 365

Love and light
Stay safe and healthy

It was such a beautiful day on Saturday I was able to teach the morning class outside the hall on the lawn. We had a fun class adjusting to the unevenness of the ground and using retaining walls and the building to do inversions. Unfortunately it took a toll on my voice and I woke up Sunday morning unable to talk! Though some in my house might think this is not so unfortunate, lol.

So fingers crossed, I am hoping to be able to teach online at the end of this week. In the meantime I will be giving a few free classes as I get familiar with the new online system and while my voice recovers.

A New Online Timetable is on the website and I will be using Zoom to do live streaming.
Classes are now all $10 each, bookings and payments can be done through the website site as usual.  

So set up your free Zoom account and download the app.
https://zoom.us/

Free class Tues 6pm Dynamic
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us04web.zoom.us/meeting/register/vJEud-qvpjIpoQ8UX8n22DrYB3EB_6cTYA

Free class Wed 9.30am General
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us04web.zoom.us/meeting/register/vJIkfuuhqz0pIa11N4LbPP8RdO_8ZsggEw

Free class Wed 6.30pm General
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us04web.zoom.us/meeting/register/uZYsceuurjIvdsTDlqchKWc89umhsYdxLA

Find yourself a space in your home to lay out your mat.

We are very sad to announce that we will be closing
We had hoped to continue till possible school closures, but due to the latest government announcements have decided to suspend all classes.

It is during these uncertain time that yoga is even more necessary and in time I hope to continue a modified program and bring you the option to join us via Skype or Zoom.

The last class is
Tuesday 24th from 6 – 7pm and will be a general class

With a maximum of 6 in the class please book in online as we meditate on Gratitude and practice an immune boosting sequence that involves inversions.

All passes will be on hold during this time.

This is the time to consider the advantage of having your own equipment.
Here are some online options

As we are becoming more aware of coronavirus cases in Australia and concerned about the possible spread of it in our community, I want to share with you the measures we are taking in minimising risk at our little studio.

• Frequent cleaning and disinfecting of all surfaces 
• Cleaning of mats after use (which we already do) with eucalyptus and tea tree spray
• Option to clean any of the equipment before you use it with the spray
• Plenty of hand wash in the bathroom and paper towels

So what about class sizes? some classes can get quite busy. I have a class limit of 14 but some days it is exceeded. To avoid this

• booking in online each week – we have had a very relaxed system, including text and drop ins, with the currant situation I am asking everyone to use the online booking system and if you have any trouble please give me a call.
• maximum size is now 10

As students you can help

• Use your own mat and equipment if you can
• Stay home if your sick
• Remember the coughing and sneezing etiquette
• Be kind and understanding to yourself and those around you (even when you can’t get what you want from the supermarket)
• Keep up your practice – yoga calms the nervous system which supports and creates a strong immune system
• use the online booking system

Remember you mental wellbeing is important so try to steer clear of sensationalist media.
Most importantly, remember to breathe through it all.

Keen on Yoga – Nurture and Restore Thursday 
more information coming soon

Easter and School Holiday Closures
We will be closed from – Good Friday the 10th of March, returning Saturday the 18th of April.