Yoga Chikitsa is a unique form of practice.
The focus is healing , the result is regenerative and enlivening outcomes.
WHY DO THEY WORK SO WONDERFULLY FOR PEOPLE
Because we are encouraged to slow down. To Press the pause button on all the driven, pushy habits of the mind. AND to bring the breath into focus as our most powerful healing force. The classes extend to life skills with the power to bring beautiful change.
WHO ARE THE CLASSES FOR
Anybody and everybody with an interest in experiencing yoga in its essence and as it is intended to work. There is no need to be able to twist and bend like a gymnast, just a willingness to find your way into your body through the breath and discover how the body works, repairs and vitalizes. Yogas understanding of our physiology and psychology and the relationship between the two is next level and very real.
YOGA TEACHERS
Many yoga teachers attend. They find it gives them permission to take the pressure out of their own practice and the way they teach. They discover ways to meet the very real needs of the real people who seek out yoga practice for their own wellbeing. They learn new skills, and gain a deeper understanding of how yoga works.
WHAT IS A CLASS LIKE?
a typical class will include the following-
It begins gently as a 'time in' moment to breathe and meet the body where it is. It brings breath forward and refines its rhythm and benefit. We set the tone and rhythm for the rest of the session.
Simple release methods for the areas of common tension and discomfort in the body. We increase body breath awareness and felt sense within ourselves.
Ways that mobilize and repair the spine and to tone the digestive, nervous and endocrine systems. Also to methods to restore strength, stability and ground.
Simple adapted, accessible standing energy raising practices to activate and move life force (prana). It is the prana that heals
Rest before the next phase of more introverted sustained quiet posture forms to evolve our unity of mind, breath and body while refining prana and connecting with a deeper presence that expresses peace and even bliss.
Finally everyone's favourite Yoga Nidra
followed by a little breathwork, mudra (hand gestures and stillness
Sometimes Sadhana takes the class in a completely different direction depending who is present.
The end result is an integrated delightful state of purity in mind and body.
With regular attendance you will notice the significant shifts this form of practice generate.
TEACHER
Sadhana is a long time yoga practitioner and yoga therapist with 50 years experience.
She trained with exceptional Yogis, Siddhas, Masters, yoga therapists and ayurvedic vaidyas. She carries a tremendous level of knowledge that is shared with all.
Classes will be typically 2 - 2 and 1/2 hours in duration
Location
Shantarasa - Strathalbyn (also once a month in Crafers)
Upon registration you will receive an email with all class details.
Thursday Saturday
16th October 10am 18th October 9am in CRAFERS VENUE
23rd October 10am 25th October 8am
31st October 10am 1st November 8am
6th November 10am 8th November 8am
13th November 10am 15th November 8am Venue Strathalbyn Lutheran Church
2 Commercial Rd Strathalbyn
20th November 10am 22nd November 8am CRAFERS VENUE
27th November 10am 29th November 9.30am Tara Hall Magill Rd
4th December 10am 6th December 8am
11th December 10am 13th December 8am
18th December 10am 20th December 9am CRAFERS VENUE
** Crafers Venue Classes have a separate registration page
CLASSES WILL RESUME AFTER NEW YEAR 2026
Classes focus on particular themes relevant to health, wellbeing, healing and union
Classes include varying combinations of therapeutic approaches to practices including:
Asana (Chikitsa forms of practice)
Breathwork, Pranayama, Mudra, Bandha (consciously working with prana)
Yoga Nidra
Meditation
Mantra repetition
Suggestions for home practice
These classes often book out early registration is encouraged
*class cancellation - 48hours, classes non-transferrable
Yoga Chikitsa is a unique form of practice.
The focus is healing , the result is regenerative and enlivening outcomes.
WHY DO THEY WORK SO WONDERFULLY FOR PEOPLE
Because we are encouraged to slow down. To Press the pause button on all the driven, pushy habits of the mind. AND to bring the breath into focus as our most powerful healing force. The classes extend to life skills with the power to bring beautiful change.
WHO ARE THE CLASSES FOR
Anybody and everybody with an interest in experiencing yoga in its essence and as it is intended to work. There is no need to be able to twist and bend like a gymnast, just a willingness to find your way into your body through the breath and discover how the body works, repairs and vitalizes. Yogas understanding of our physiology and psychology and the relationship between the two is next level and very real.
YOGA TEACHERS
Many yoga teachers attend. They find it gives them permission to take the pressure out of their own practice and the way they teach. They discover ways to meet the very real needs of the real people who seek out yoga practice for their own wellbeing. They learn new skills, and gain a deeper understanding of how yoga works.
WHAT IS A CLASS LIKE?
a typical class will include the following-
It begins gently as a 'time in' moment to breathe and meet the body where it is. It brings breath forward and refines its rhythm and benefit. We set the tone and rhythm for the rest of the session.
Simple release methods for the areas of common tension and discomfort in the body. We increase body breath awareness and felt sense within ourselves.
Ways that mobilize and repair the spine and to tone the digestive, nervous and endocrine systems. Also to methods to restore strength, stability and ground.
Simple adapted, accessible standing energy raising practices to activate and move life force (prana). It is the prana that heals
Rest before the next phase of more introverted sustained quiet posture forms to evolve our unity of mind, breath and body while refining prana and connecting with a deeper presence that expresses peace and even bliss.
Finally everyone's favourite Yoga Nidra
followed by a little breathwork, mudra (hand gestures and stillness
Sometimes Sadhana takes the class in a completely different direction depending who is present.
The end result is an integrated delightful state of purity in mind and body.
With regular attendance you will notice the significant shifts this form of practice generate.
TEACHER
Sadhana is a long time yoga practitioner and yoga therapist with 50 years experience.
She trained with exceptional Yogis, Siddhas, Masters, yoga therapists and ayurvedic vaidyas. She carries a tremendous level of knowledge that is shared with all.
Classes will be typically 2 - 2 and 1/2 hours in duration
Location
Shantarasa - Strathalbyn (also once a month in Crafers)
Upon registration you will receive an email with all class details.
Thursday Saturday
16th October 10am 18th October 9am in CRAFERS VENUE
23rd October 10am 25th October 8am
31st October 10am 1st November 8am
6th November 10am 8th November 8am
13th November 10am 15th November 8am Venue Strathalbyn Lutheran Church
2 Commercial Rd Strathalbyn
20th November 10am 22nd November 8am CRAFERS VENUE
27th November 10am 29th November 9.30am Tara Hall Magill Rd
4th December 10am 6th December 8am
11th December 10am 13th December 8am
18th December 10am 20th December 9am CRAFERS VENUE
** Crafers Venue Classes have a separate registration page
CLASSES WILL RESUME AFTER NEW YEAR 2026
Classes focus on particular themes relevant to health, wellbeing, healing and union
Classes include varying combinations of therapeutic approaches to practices including:
Asana (Chikitsa forms of practice)
Breathwork, Pranayama, Mudra, Bandha (consciously working with prana)
Yoga Nidra
Meditation
Mantra repetition
Suggestions for home practice
These classes often book out early registration is encouraged
*class cancellation - 48hours, classes non-transferrable
