Yoga in Woonona, Thirroul and Wollongong

About Kailash Yoga Centre inc.

Kailash Yoga Centre (a not-for-profit association) was established in 1997 by Gillian and Richard Budden to provide the Wollongong area with Satyananda Yoga.  Yoga classes have been taught by Gillian and Richard in many different parts of the Illawarra for the past fifteen years. Most yoga classes are now taught in the fully equipped yoga studio located in Woonona (see address below).  Gillian and Richard are available to teach general and specialist classes at the Woonona studio or other appropriate venues.  Private classes are also available at Woonona.
The Centre was named after Mount Kailash (Kailasa) which is a sacred mountain located in Tibet near the Nepalese and Indian borders.  This magnificent mountain is sacred to the Tibetan people,  to Buddhists and Hindus.  Richard travelled to Mt Kailash in 2000 to circumambulate the Mountain and to visit other sacred sites in Tibet and Nepal.

Contact us via email or via phone on 02 4284 5794

Term Details

Term 1, 2012 - 13th February to 5th April (8 week term)

Address Details of Classes Classes (venue - Woonona) are held at 59 Gahans Ave Woonona NSW 2517.

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Enrolments may be made on-line (click here) or by phone.

Term Fees

Pre-natal classes: $140 (concession $110)  - cost includes handouts and relaxation CD Progressive  $120 (concession $95) Other classes: $110 (concession $85)

A second course of classes per term receives a 50% discount.

Payment & deposit for classes may be made using Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). Account details: IMB Ltd:   BSB: 641800 Account number: 200021038 Payment may also be made by cheque, cash or money-order

Please note that full payment for the term must be made before or at the first class.

Type of classes offered

Pre-natal Yoga Gentle yoga practices and relaxation for the health & well-being of mother and baby, for women who are 12 weeks or more into their pregnancy. 
Gentle Yoga and Relaxation A basic introduction to yoga postures, breathing practices and relaxation. designed to reduce stress, improve health and create a stronger sense of well-being.
Level 2 Yoga Suitable for students who have completed at least one term of yoga and who wish deepen their understanding of the practices.
Progressive Level For students who have been attending classes regularly for at least 12 months and want to experience more advanced practices.
Dynamic Yoga A class with an emphasis on stronger yoga postures designed to improve strength, fitness and flexibility through awareness. The class will end with a short relaxation of about 15 min.

Details of Kailash Yoga Teachers Gillian Budden (Sivaroopa) Gillian Budden (Sivaroopa) has a Masters degree in Education and completed Yoga Teacher Training at the Satyananda Yoga Centre Gladesville in 1996. Gillian is the Secretary of the Satyananda Yoga Teachers’ Association Inc.,  is a level 2 accredited teacher (1213) and affiliated with the Satyananda Yoga Academy . Gillian has been teaching yoga since 1995 and also has many years of experience teaching pre-natal yoga classes.Gillian has taught yoga to a wide variety of groups in the community including children, cancer support, back care and school teachers.

Richard Budden (Sivagyana) Richard Budden (Sivagyana) completed yoga teacher training at Bihar School of Yoga in Munger, India in 1995 and levels 1 and 2 Yoga Teacher Training at the Satyananda Yoga Centre Gladesville in 1997. Richard has taught yoga in many specialist areas including detention centres and drug and alcohol rehabilitation centres. Richard is President of the Satyananda Yoga Teachers’ Association Inc and is a level 2 accredited Teacher (1212) and is affiliated with the Satyananda YOGA Academy. Richard was a senior corporate director prior to becoming a yoga teacher, has worked as a drug and alcohol worker and is a trained counsellor. He has been teaching yoga since 1994.