Jan Watson Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher

The Yoga Centre

Cairns

Mission Beach

The Yoga Centre

Cairns

Mission Beach

4068 7340

0438 565 423

email

yogajan@yogac.com.au

About Us

Iyengar Yoga

BKS Iyengar, Pune  India

This style of yoga pays particular attention to detail. The focus is on attaining correct alignment of the body, so that joints, muscles and organs work at their optimum. The poses are held for considerable time allowing the effects to penetrate and strength to develop.  Props are used to explore poses further or as an aide to correcting alignment.

Ashtanga Yoga

Pattabi Jois, Mysore  India

A specific order of poses is practiced linked with a series of flows and jumpings from one posture to another. Emphasis is on the movement with breath and there are three places of action and attention. 1). The bandhas or body locks 2) the breath and 3) the gaze.  Ashtanga yoga is a physically demanding form of yoga, building up heat in the body to increase flexibility. Students progress to practicing Mysore Style which is self-practice with teacher adjustments.

Vinyasa Flow

The term Vinyasa refers to the alignment of movement with breath. The Vinyasa is a set of postures, usually plank (Chaturanga Dandasana), downward facing dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana) and upward facing dog (Urhva mukha Svanasana) which flow one into another.   Individual poses are then inserted into the Vinyasa to create diversity within the flow.  Attention is placed on the breath and the journey between the poses.  It is physically challenging, cardiac output increases, it stimulates but when practiced with awareness and intention it also becomes rhythmic and reflective.

 

Get Stretched

Kit Lauchlan, Canberra  Australia

This is using stretching, strengthening and re-patterning to optimise physical and mental functions.  Get Stretched targets the muscle groups that limit flexibility. By contracting/relaxing methods these muscles are strengthened or loosened to increase range of movement. It is used from rehabilitation of common physical problems, like neck and back pain through to athletic performance and enhancement.

 

 

 

The teachers at The Yoga Centre are qualified, have experience and knowledge and are dependable and focused. All equipment is provided. You need only bring a towel.

The yoga Centre has a large, open space with flow through breezes and natural light. It has a friendly, relaxed atmosphere in a garden setting. There is always ample parking

 

Benefits of Yoga

• Physically : bones are strengthened, muscles and ligaments are toned and stretched and joints are kept well lubricated and open. The practice of yoga compliments other fitness activities. Yoga is a preventative system.
• Internally : works effectively to improve functions of circulation and digestion and to keep your nervous system healthy
• Mentally : improves concentration making you mindful of your body and keeping the ‘work-life’ balance in check
• Emotionally : brings balance to your life
• Ultimately : is a spiritual journey