Practice

BONDI

Tuesday 7-8.30pm Restorative Yoga beginners and consolidation with options for all levels. Advanced booking essential through City East College, Bondi

(Venue: Community space, indoors, carpeted, excellent heating for winter)

COOGEE

Wednesday 7.30- 8.30am and 9-10am drop in Restorative Yoga suitable for all levels. Yoga mats available. Wylie's Baths 4B Neptune Street, Coogee

(Venue: Gorgeous expansive ocean views. Permanent robust marquee shelter on wooden deck with overhead enclosure and removable sides for summer; mostly-enclosed for winter, adjoining outdoor area may be used for Yoga practices weather permitting  - North & East aspect typically experiences sunny, mild conditions in winter)

CLOVELLY

Wednesday 7-8.30pm drop in Restorative Yoga suitable for all levels. BYO Yoga mat, layers/shawl etc. Hampson House 42 Arden Street Clovelly 

(Venue: Indoor space with flexible access to fresh air though outside doors/windows;  lino floor, electrical heating during winter)

Note that the Clovelly class usually takes a break from mid December and resumes on the 2nd Wednesday in February.

RESTORATIVE

- subtle mobility

- gentle stretched

- progressive movement

- core strength

- deep relaxation

- breath work

- meditation

- clarity, meaning

- values, direction

Sol teaches Traditional Yoga practices  promoting wellbeing, insight and development at personal, relational and professional levels. The approach to teaching is guided by Traditional Yoga including Buddhist values and are supported by Eastern contemplative and Western contemporary research and learning.

Sol’s teaching style is facilitative and human centred with a strong focus on self-awareness, self-care, self-development, self-management as well as the importance of connectedness to community and responsibilities (Sangha). Classes often explore the original intent and purpose of Yoga, the management of the mind, body, emotions and stress as well as foundations for living a life with greater clarity, meaning and wellbeing. 

Sol has a diverse range of Yoga study, practice and life experiences extending across traditions of Hatha, Iyenga, Ashtanga, Oki, Buddhist, Tibetan as well as adapted holistic Yoga practice. Sol has traveled extensively across India and the Himalaya, staying in Monasteries and Ashrams, has led groups exploring the origins of Yoga from Nepal across Tibet through to mythical Mt Kailash.

Working with a broad range of people, groups, organisations, cultures and traditions, Sol's approach to Yoga is highly inclusive. Classes promote the creation of a welcoming, friendly and respectful space which is supportive of diversity including participants with (and with-out) specific beliefs, traditions, religious, or spiritual views. 

Sol has been teaching Yoga for over 20 years and is a Registered Senior Teacher with Yoga Australia.

Yoga classes and events cater for:

• Local Community practice groups
• Special Needs and personalised one to one classes
• Charitable NGOs and Community groups
• Yoga Pilgrimage & Teachings
• Corporate classes since 1996

Qualifications and Teaching style

Sol has a Diploma in Yoga Teaching, Master in Adult Education and a facilitative teaching style which promotes a graduated progression of practices suitable for people of all ages and condition.

Types of Practices

Classes may include:

• Physical postures (asana)
• Breathing practices (pranayama)
• Deep Relaxation practices (Yoga Nidra)
• Meditation Classes
• Yoga Theory, Philosophy and History
• A practical human perspective including influence and interrelationships with the teachings and traditions of Buddhism, the traditional Yoga of India as well as Western & Eastern contemplative views and practices

The style of teaching is adapted to individual, group and situational needs while working safely within current natural constraints and circumstances. 

Individuality, Practice & Outcomes

Classes give thoughtful and appropriate attention to:

• Individual conditions and needs
• Care and Safety in the practice of Yoga
• Developing ones own personal sequence of yoga practices (for home use)
• Developing a sense of community and responsibility