Looking for a deeper and more integrrated experience in an online yoga practice? In these multi-level vinyasa classes, we focus on incorporating mantra, pranayama and meditation practice as well as progressing (within our ability) in asana practice. Each course has a different focus or goal, and each practice gives options for different levels and abilities to participate at their own pace.

Flo’s focus is on tuning into the breath, combining breath and movement, working without strain, and gradually building ease of movement and strength through correct technique. This approach greatly enhances the benefits of the practice, providing not just better health, but a deepened state of self-awareness, and peace of mind whilst also avoiding injury.
Because Flo’s expertise lies in paring back the unnecessary additions that are often added to the practice, you will understand the true foundation of each technique offered, and be encouraged to practice within your comfortable ability.

After each live online class, you will receive a high quality, edited recording of the practice which you can use multiple times during the duration of the course, and for two weeks after.

Suggested Equipment:

• 3 x wool blankets (or thick towels)
• Bolster (or cushion or pillow)
• Block (or two thick books)
• Strap (or belt)
• Yoga mat.

These classes suit practitioners who have been attending classes consistently for a minimum of 1 year.
Tuesdays 5.30-7pm AEST

NEXT 6 WEEK BLOCK BEGINS:
July 22nd- August 26th

Replenishing Ojas

What is Ojas?

The Ayurvedic concept of ojas most closely corresponds to the modern medical concept of the immune system.

It includes the endocrine, nervous, skeletal, muscular, hematopoietic and digestive systems.

When all of these systems perform their physiological functions, ojas is maintained.

As yoga practitioners, we often hear a lot about, and aim to improve, our flow of prana. Prana is certainly important; it is the life force, and the force of healing in the body. Many of the practices we do in yoga (such as pranayama) are directly aimed at improving our supply of, and balancing the various pranas. However, did you know that without a plentiful reserve of ojas, there is nothing to ‘hold’ our prana-so that any benefits we get from our practice will be very short lived? In Ayurveda, there is an image often used of an oil lamp. The light given off by the lamp is prana. The flame itself is tejas-our power of discrimination, and our effort, or discipline. But the oil in the lamp is ojas. Very often, yoga practitioners-and especially yoga teachers-become ojas depleted. Ojas depletion is at the root of not only tiredness, irritability, lack of concentration and low immunity, but is also at the root of all chronic disease.

How do we build Ojas?

Having a clean and sattvic nutritious diet and avoiding stress are the key tools. In terms of practice, strong agni supports ojas. So practices that build agni also build ojas. Cultivating mindfulness and and attitude of nurturing and non-pushing are at the heart of ojas creation. Giving space, time and acceptance for where we are right now in our practice and cultivating the tools of inner listening.

This course will contain medium intensity practices, with some flowing vinyasa style asana sequences. Pranayama, and some chanting may also be included.

You can join the class live online, or receive the recorded practice to enjoy in your own time, or both!