Presenters' Area of Interest/Expertise
Kriyatma
Applications of yoga for day to day life
APMB
Yoga Nidra
History
Chittagyanam
Description of topics:
Nada: I can run this as a 3 hr, 1/2 or 1 day or as a weekend workshop all of which I have done at either Gladesville, through Strathfield TAFE, Sytrec when it was in Bondi Junction or at Mangrove.
Combines theory with some of the Nada yoga practices (simple to intermediate eg bhramari,OM chanting, use of Gayatri mantra) and giving teachers the chance to experience several practises they do not usually have time/opportunity to do like Shanmukhi mudra (this only if done with plenty of time for them to ground and recover afterwards)and a Nada yoga nidra with Tibetan bowl resonance/chanting if time allows. Tools using sound vibration to incorporate into their classes for benefit of students. Can submit a plan depending on the duration required.
Pranayama, Mudra & Meditation for Healing (or individual components of this topic): Refreshing your Practise/Inspiring your Teaching. Preferably as a half or one day workshop including more in depth look at benefits and use of practises like Kapalabhati as shatkarma and pranayama & Bhramari as well as focusing on the breath as a tool for healing and release in asana practice; exploring trataka as a regular sadhana (benefits, precautions) leading in to a meta bhavana or chidakasha meditation as appropriate.
Women's Yoga
(for men and women)
Looking at not only the more Yin or nourishing asana, pranayama, meditation practices to calm, nurture, restore but also practices directly balancing hormonal (pituitary etc) imbalance, those useful for menopause...and those for strengthening kidneys, reenergising and connecting with sense of wellbeing to facilitate welldoing
Creativity:Incorporating other yoga styles into your class whilst maintaining the integrity of Satyananda Yoga
Looking at what is the essence of a "Satyananda " yoga class to protect and sustain the tradition (key features such as the emphasis on awareness, the balancing of a class in terms of time spent/structure/key elements(ie inc asana, pranayama, relaxation, feeling effects of practises, developing awareness and yoga nidra) whilst also being open to invigorate your teaching through use of other tools in the yoga toolkit such as experiencing asana with the use/awareness of energy meridians/pathways in TCM, the concept of Yin yoga and holding fewer practices for longer and using breath to release mental as well as emotional/physical obstacles/restrictions, safe use of chakras/chakra visualisation in meditation or yoga nidra, using sankalpa so students can get more out of your yoga class (eg at start and end- choosing a quality or key opening, distinct from their resolve during yoga nidra).
Vandana
I would be happy to give a talk on my personal journey of yogic management of asthma.
Incorporating yogic principles into a school environment
I live in Beechworth Vic and can travel but it would need to fit into school timetable terms etc.
Adwaitamurti
Chakras - exploring the Chakra system
A journey from earth to heaven
Mantra – experiencing the wonder of sound vibration with it’s healing qualities
Meditation – dispelling the myths - learn ways to quieten the busy head chatter - understand the way to inner quiet and stillness
Prana – vital life force – increase your energy levels – feel more alive – understand the body’s energy systems
Relax and de-stress – learn and experience yogic techniques to assist in dealing with stress – relax recharge restore
School yoga – yoga in the classroom. Many techniques to assist with student focus concentration and sense of well being
Adwaitamurti is currently located
On the south coast of New South Wales Australia
She will travel within Australia to present workshops
Karmashakti
Karmashakti has had considerable experience lecturing to businesses and organisations over the years and can be of assistance to yoga teachers in promoting and networking their yoga business. Workshops would be for three hours and cover many ways to successfully network and promote a yoga business.
Networking and Promoting your business - http://www.livingbeautifully.com.au/
Karmashakti has had considerable experience lecturing to businesses and organisations over the years and can be of assistance to yoga teachers in promoting and networking their yoga business. Workshops would be for three hours and cover many ways to successfully network and promote a yoga business.
Networking and Promoting your business - http://www.livingbeautifully.com.au/
Karma Karuna
Swami Karma Karuna could share her yoga knowledge & experience on a variety of topics, depending on the interests and level of students. Topics combine theory and practice, ranging from 3 hours to a weekend and can be presented with depth on a particular practice ie. Yoga Nidra or a theme that would integrate a variety of practices for a particular purpose. ie. Women's Health. Any topic could also include havan or kirtan and meditation focused days can be integrated with Asanas and Pranayama. Private sessions available.
Yoga for Women's Health/Sacred Feminine
Yoga Nidra-from therapeutic applications to more spiritual focus
Meditation-Chakra Meditations, Yantra, Mantra, Antar Mouna, Ajajajapa, Prana Meditations
Being Present
Stillness
Power of the Breath-Therapeutic applications to more spiritual focus
Head (gyana), Heart (Bhakti), Hands (Karma)
Yoga Solutions for Life
Evolving Through the Chakras
Yoga Ecology, Tattwas, Pancha Kosha
Yoga and the personaility-SWAN applications
Mantra-Seed Sounds
Atmakiran
I've taught the following workshops as part of the Yoga Studies Diploma at Mangrove Mountain based on my previous experience as a Community Worker for 20 Years and 10 years of teaching yoga.
Affordable promotions for your yoga business
How to organise yoga workshops in your area
Creative themes for class plans
Gururatna and I did a very successful Meditation weekend at Mangrove in 2010 with a theme of sound and vibration and using her magical crystal singing bowls. We'd be interested to do this again.
I've been teaching yoga to seniors for the past 10 years, including a local Older and Bolder group and regular students in their 80's. I'd be happy to share my experience.
I live in the Illwarra NSW and would be open to travelling anywhere in Australia.
Anandamurti
I have co-ordinated the Yoga Lifestyle courses at the Ashram on a number of occassions. These covered areas such as ; branches of yoga, Yantra and Mantra, shatkarma theory and practice, meditation,I have a personal interest in Kriya yoga and Prana vidya, Pranayama and Mudra.I would easily fit into whatever is needed.
Alakh Analda
Kriya Yoga – preparation and practise - questions and answers
Psychology of Chakra Consciousness
Psycho-spiritual crisis management
Vishuddhi chakra – the chakra of immortality?
the koshas – yoga and the emotional body – which kosha is this?
Ten ways of kundalini awakening
Vishuddhi – the most important Chakra? - centre of body rejuvenation?
The five Koshas
Chakra Consciousness – a personal evolutionary journey
Pranamayakosha – is this the emotional kosha?
The ultimate mind stilling techniques – mahabandha with breath ratios
Eight paths of yoga and the relation to daily life
Bhakti
Creating Change – Evolution through yoga
We look at what yoga is, how we seek happiness and contentment,
the role of stress and how we can better express ourselves.
Help is given in creating resolves that will bring results.
Instruction is given in simple asana, breathing, yoga nidra and meditation practices.
Getting to know your pelvic floor
A journey through the 3 practices for the pelvic floor creating muscle integrity and energy release
Understanding the more esoteric effects of the mudras and bandhas that work in this region
Annette Loudon
I can present talks on Yoga and breast cancer, and yoga and secondary arm lymphoedema after breast cancer. I can also present workshops on yoga and people with disability including profound deafness.
I am currenlty living in Hobart.
I am happy to travel anywhere in Australia.
Jyotimitra
I currently have three workshops (or as I prefer to call them ‘sadhana retreats’) which I have designed and run a few times in various places:
(1) “The Spiritual Woman: Ten Mahavidyas” (Women only. Length: 3 days minimum to 5 days maximum)
At “The Spiritual Woman” gathering, we explore the spiritual woman within the framework of yoga and tantra, primarily focussing on Shakti - the universal feminine principle of energy, and ten Shaktis in particular - the Dasha Mahavidyas (Ten Mahavidyas), ten Tantric goddesses or cosmic forms who embody Mahavidya (‘great knowledge’). The key theme or purpose of the gathering is meditation on the Goddess as a form of self-inquiry. The tools used are the Yoga practices of asana and pranayama and the Tantric practices of mantra chanting and yantra meditation - each practice relevant to the particular Mahavidya.
(2) “Living Yoga: Ten Guiding Principles” (Length: 2 days)
The Yama and Niyama, the ten ethical principles that are the first two limbs of the eightfold path of Raja Yoga, as described in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, are the focus of this sadhana retreat. Among other things, participants learn (or have revision in):
· how the yamas and niyamas are a key and essential part of authentic yoga practice
· how the yamas and niyamas can positively help you in the stages and challenges of your life
· how you can live your life in a more conscious, caring and compassionate way
· how you can transform your personal behaviour, your interactions and relationships with others
· and how SoulCollage®, an intuitive art form, can be used along with your yoga practices as a creative process of self-discovery and transformation
(3) “Yoga Nidra: The Art & Science of Renewal” (1, 1.5 or 2 days)
An in depth look at the practice of Yoga Nidra for all those who have come to love this relaxation practice and want to know more about it and how the practice can be utilised in one’s life. Includes advanced yoga nidra sessions.
Shakti Mudra
Could do programs on Northern Tablelands, North Coast and mid-North coast NSW
Also happy to travel around Australia
Topics include:-
Strategies for Wellbeing; Stress Management
Yoga for Enhanced Health;
Yoga, Relaxation and Meditation
Asana, Pranayama, Mudra, Bandha
Yama and Niyama
The 5 Pranas and Pranayama
Chakras
Tattwas and Chakras
Yoga Ecology
Laurie Lacey
Laurie has a unique combination of skills; he is a qualified physiotherapist, ergonomist and yoga teacher. At present he is working part time, three days per week at Epworth Rehabilitation Hospital Camberwell, in the area of musculo-skeletal disorders.
He has been teaching therapeutic yoga classes in the Satyananda tradition since 1996 and obtained a Diploma of Satyananda Yoga Training in 2009.
He specialises in running training programs and seminars for yoga teachers from a variety of traditions. These focus on the therapeutic use of yoga for back pain, arthritis, fibromyalgia and other conditions.
Lectures and workshops:
Laurie is available for lectures and workshops covering a wide variety of topics, and has presented interstate.
Past workshops include:
- Yoga for back pain.
- Yoga for arthritis.
- Meditation and stress management.
My subject areas include:
Yoga Philosophy
Yoga Psychology
Yoga & Health
Practical Meditation Techniques
To be advised
Malabi Banerji
To be advised