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Mumathon- Sunday 24th October

2010-10-12T17:48:00.000-07:00

Exercise morning for mums of all Ages and Stages

Where: Mosman Dance Academy, Georges Heights/Mosman, NSW

Time: 8.30am for 9am start – 11.30am

Donation: $40 – including outdoor group training with Babes with Babes Fitness and indoor yoga with Yoganic PLUS a great goodie bag! And amazing prizes prizes to be won in our raffle.

All proceeds go to the Gidget Foundation for research into and treatment of perinatal anxiety disorder.

To participate, please register at: www.mumathon.com.au

Places are limited - hurry & register now!

Brought to you by:

www.yoganic.com.au

www.babesfitness.com.au

www.fitformum.com.au

Family Yoga Sunday

2010-09-24T01:31:00.001-07:00

All Proceeds Going towards Children's Cancer Institute of Australia

When: This Sunday, the 26th of September

Time: 3.30- 4.30pm

Investment: By donation. Proceeds going towards the Children's Cancer Institute of Australia for research into Neuroblastoma (one of the most aggressive Children's Cancers with only 30% chance of survival. This disease claims more lives of children under 5 than any other cancer). One of my students, Lucy, was unfortunate to lose her daughter Sienna when she was only 2.5 years old.

Suitable For: Mum, Dad, Grandma & Grandpa and kids aged 2- 8 years.

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

Lucy & her husband are organising a gala dinner in honour of their daughter Sienna. They' re hoping to raise over $100 000 and attract 300 people to their event on 25th February 2011 at the prestigious Doltone House. Tickets are $130 (or $120 if booked before the end of October). There will be a 2 course meal with wine and sparkling wine reception, live and silent auction and entertainment. We would be very grateful if individuals or businesses would show their support by attending (tables are for 10 people).

Please email forsienna@gmail.com if you are interested or have any other questions about the Dinner.

2010-07-26T17:28:00.000-07:00

Yoga Playtime classes start this week.

Choose from:

Playtime 4 Tots (Walkers- 2.5 yrs + parent): Mon 3.30pm

Playtime 4 Preschoolers (2.5- 4 yrs + parent): Mon 2.30pm

Playtime 4 Little Kids (5- 8 yrs): Thurs 4.30pm

Playtime 4 Big Kids (9- 12 yrs): Tues 4.30pm

Teen Spirit Yoga (13- 18 yrs): Mon 4.30pm

Teen Spirit Pilates (13- 18 yrs): Wed 4.45pm

Term 3 is 8- weeks and costs $100. Or if you prefer you may purchase a 5 or 10 class pass which can be used by your whole family for these classes plus any other class on the timetable (excluding Baby Hands, workshops, Family Yoga and Family Dance) to give you a little more flexibility.

Bookings are essential. To book, please call/ text Melissa on 0411 607 759 or email: melissa@yoganic.com.au

Yoganic now on Facebook

2010-07-13T21:24:00.000-07:00

Yoganic Studio is now on Facebook. Keep up to date with what's happening at the studio and stay in contact with your yogi buddies on- line. To find us search "Yoganic".

We have also created a new group called "Yoganic Mums" for all Mums to Be and New Mums who would like to keep in touch with other awesome mums from Yoganic Studio in Willoughby. Please take the opportunity to catch up and share baby photos and stories.

Hot Winter News from Yoganic

2010-06-02T17:50:00.000-07:00

Hot Winter Offer

7.45pm classes only $10

The temperature may have cooled outside but it's Hot at Yoganic. We're offering 7.45pm classes for only $10!

Choose from:

Monday 7.45pm Vinyasa Yoga

Tuesday 7.45pm Hatha Yoga

Wednesday 7.45pm Men's Core & Stretch ($50 for 5 weeks)

Thursday 7.45pm Vinyasa Yoga

All 7.45pm classes for winter will be 1 hour so you're tucked up in your cosy bed by 9pm!

Please note Tuesday 7.45pm Wednesday Men's 7.45pm class starts next week. Other new classes will start the week after the Queen's Birthday weekend.

New Classes and New Teachers

Check out our timetable for new classes and new teachers.

Welcome Kamal our new Vinyasa Teacher. Kamal will be teaching the NEW 7.45pm Tuesday & Thursday Vinyasa class as well as the NEW Saturday 4.30pm class.

Kamal has been teaching Yoga for 11 years in India as well as in Malaysia and teaches a dynamic, flowing Vinyasa class. His classes are awesome and authentic.

Welcome Alarice, our new Monday night Yoga teacher. Alarice will teach the 6.30pm Hatha Yoga and NEW 7.45pm Vinyasa class.

Alarice teaches a creative, flowing and dynamic style of hatha yoga. Bringing together readings, music, and meditation, principles of alignment, pranayama (breathing techniques) and yogic philosophy to create a special and safe experience in every class.

Welcome Brook our new Hatha Yoga Teacher. Brook will teach the 6.30pm Hatha Yoga class.

Brook's classes are light hearted and flowing and a well-rounded grounding in all aspects of yoga.

Back to Basics

Sunday Beginner's Yoga course

Get back to basics with Sharyl on Sundays at 4.30pm. Next course starts after the long weekend.

Day: Sundays
Time: 4.30- 5.30pm
Dates: June 20 to July 18
Investment: Winter Special: $50 for 5- weeks

Class just for the Boys

WInter Special $50 for 5 weeks

This course is for all the boys. You don't need to be fit, strong, flexible or have any yoga or pilates experience to participate

Day: Wednesdays

Time: 7.45- 8.45pm

Dates: 9th June to 7th July

Investment: Winter Special: $50 for 5- weeks or $20 casual

More Cupcakes and Classes in May

2010-04-29T20:19:00.000-07:00

Yoganic Studio is 6 months old this Saturday. Hip Hip Hooray! To celebrate this mini- milestone, there will be cupcakes and tea after the Saturday 7.30am Ashtanga class and the 9am Prenatal class this week.

Extra Ashtanga Classes

New 75 min Ashtanga Vinyasa Classes: Mondays 7.45pm and Wednesdays 6.30pm.

A Pilates Mat class will be held in our second room on Wednesdays at 6.30pm

Beginner's Ashtanga Now on Sundays
New 5- week Beginner's Ashtanga Vinyasa Course starts Sunday 9th May from 4.30- 5.30pm

Special Offer: Bring a friend for HALF-PRICE

Men's Core & Stretch Starts Next Tuesday
Our Men's Only class combines yoga & pilates to stretch the whole body whilst strengthening the core. The next course starts Tuesday, the 4th of May at the NEW TIME 8pm. Bookings Essential.

Yoga 4 Kids of All Ages Starts Next Week
Stories, themes, music and co-operative yoga games are included in this fun and creative class. Children will relax and have fun while they develop not only strength, coordination, flexibility and balance, but also body awareness, better focus and concentration, and self confidence.

1- 2 years: Mondays 11am- 12pm (parent & child)
2- 3 years: Mondays 9.30- 10.30am (parent & child)
3-5 years: Thursdays 3.30- 4.15pm
6-9 years: Thursdays 4.30-5.30pm
10- 12 years: Mondays 4.30- 5.30pm
Pilates 4 Teens: Wednesdays 4.30- 5.30pm

Course Dates: Term 2 (8 weeks) May 3 to June 25. Pre- Bookings Essential.

Special Offer: Bring a Friend for Half- Price.

Next Family Yoga Class
Big Kids, Little kids and Kids at heart come together in a light-hearted environment for individual, partner and family yoga fun! Age and developmentally appropriate yoga poses, animated breathing exercises and soothing relaxation techniques awaken the inner-child of all age participants. This bonding class is open to extended family members and caregivers too! No yoga experience required but a willingness to have fun is a must.

Next Family Yoga class is 30th May from 3.30- 4.30pm. Bookings are essential as numbers are limited.

New Prenatal Yoga Times
New Prenatal Yoga class times to allow extra time for a cup of organic tea and a chat.

Tuesdays: 6.30- 7.55pm
Thursdays: 6.30- 7.55pm
Fridays 9.30- 10.55am
Saturdays: 9- 10.30am (some Saturdays will have a guest speaker)
Sundays remain the same 9- 10.15am

Prenatal Yoga & Pilates Bookings are now all On- Line. When signing in, please be sure to click on "Click here to register as unpaid" for recurring reservations as the pay on line system has yet to be enabled.

Mummy & Me Dance
This creative dance class provides opportunities to explore developmental movement patterning, spatial and rhythmic awareness, creative movement games and sensory-motor stimulation as well as dancing just for the joy of it! Movements will be accompanied by music that will inspire the dancer in both of you. This class will enrich the relationship between parent and child while you have fun and relax together.

6- 18 mths: Thursdays from 9.30- 10.15am (starts May 20)

18 mths to 3 years: Fridays from 3.30- 4.15pm (starts May 21)

I hope to see you on the mat very soon and feel free to drop in for a handmade cupcake this Saturday (you may have known I could teach yoga but did you know I can cook a pretty mean cupcake?!?!

Love & Light, Melissa & the Yoganic Team

April News from the Studio

2010-03-29T22:44:00.001-07:00

NEW MONTHLY TIMETABLE

Make sure you check our new timetable each month. It will include all your regular favourites as well as new classes as we receive more requests and demand.

BUMPS

All Prenatal Yoga Bookings Now On-Line. Just simply click on 'Sign Up Now" on the timetable next to your class requests.

BUBS

Tired of all baby activities being in the morning? Well, we’re now offering a Baby & Me Yoga class on Wednesday afternoons at 3.15pm. No bookings necessary.

KIDS

Why do Kid’s need Yoga?
I often hear from parents that they would love their kids to come to yoga but they’re too busy with other after school activities and therefore they would be too tired to come to yoga! Well, my response to this is, that’s exactly the reason kids need yoga! Yoga teaches kids at a young age how to be rather than do, how to relax, how to breathe, how to use their excess energy, encourages them to use their imagination and improves their self confidence. Also it’s not competitive so it’s perfect for children who don’t enjoy team sports but also fantastic for those who are sporty as it teaches them how to stretch to reduce the risk of injury. Also the very best tool for teens to help them deal with the pressures of school and exams.

Family Yoga
Join Melissa April 25 from 3.30- 4.30pm for yoga- fun for the whole family. Mums, Dads, Grandparents and kids of all ages and yoga experience welcome.

Bookings are essential as numbers are limited

School Holiday Yoga Workshops (with simultaneous class for Mums in our 2nd room)
Join Melissa this school holidays for a Day at the Beach. During this special class our mini yogis will enjoy a day at the beach swimming, snorkeling and taking a ride in a glass- bottom boat all yoga- style of course! This workshop will explore lots of ocean creatures including sharks, whales, dolphins, fish, mermaids and turtles. There will also be time for some beach inspired yoga games and a relaxation whilst lying on the sand.

Whilst your kids are having fun at our yoga beach, you can relax and revive in a yoga class just for mums in our 2nd room.

When: Wednesday 7th April
Time: 3-5 years 9.30- 10.30am and 6-9 years 10.30- 11.30am
Cost: $15 per child (and $20 for mums)

Bookings are essential as numbers are limited

Yoga for Kids of All Ages- Courses start April 30 (9 week term)

1-2 years: Mondays 11am- 12pm (parent & child)
2- 3 years: Mondays 9.30- 10.30am (parent & child)
3- 5 years: Thursdays 3.30- 4.15pm
 6-9 years: Thursdays 4.30-5.30pm
Teens: Tuesdays 4.30- 5.30pm

Bookings are essential as numbers are limited

ADULT CLASSES

Men’s Core & Stretch
Encourage the man in your life (husband, dad, brother, father- in- law) to join the 5- week Men's Only course starting Tuesday March 30 at 7.45pm. This class combines yoga & pilates to stretch your whole body whilst strengthening your core.

Bookings are essential as numbers are limited. If you can't make all 5 classes, no worries, just pay for the ones you think you can make.

Restorative Yoga
Now on the 2nd Friday of the month from 6.30pm- 8pm. This class will leave you feeling nourished and well rested and is suitable for people of all shapes and sizes, levels of fitness, flexibility and yoga experience (even pregnant women). Next class is April 9.

Bookings are essential as numbers are limited

For all bookings, please contact Melissa melissa@yoganic.com.au or call 0411 607 759

February News

2010-02-01T18:38:00.000-08:00

Kids Yoga (for ages 2.5- 12 years), Yoga & Pilates 4 Teens, AcroMoves (Circus) & Meditation classes for Adults start this week. Book your spot now to avoid disappointment.

Our Guarantee to you is if you book and pay for a course and your little one doesn't enjoy it after the first class, we will give you a full refund.

New Classes Starting This Week:

Yoga 4 Kids (Ages 2.5- 12) with Melissa

2.5- 4 years: Fridays 10- 11am
5- 8 years: Thursdays 4.15- 5.15pm
9- 12 years: Tuesdays 4.15- 5.15pm
8- week course starts w/c 1st Feb and costs $120. Bookings Essential.

AcroMoves (Circus) for Kids with Sara
Learn cool acrobatic moves from a circus professional and impress your friends! This course includes duo acrobatics, group pyramids, tumbling and handstands combined with a thorough stretching and strength routine to get you performing at your best.
Saturdays from 12- 1pm. 8- week course starts Feb 6. Costs $120

Yoga & Pilates 4 Teens (Ages 13- 17)- Mums welcome to join too!
Yoga: Mondays 4.15- 5.15pm
Pilates: Wednesdays 4.15- 5.15pm

Drop- In Meditation with Edwina
Join the gifted Edwina on Thursdays at 7.45pm. Edwina is a spiritual healer offering guided meditation and healing. Edwina works as a psychic, medium, healer and meditation teacher. No experience is necessary. You may pay casually, use your 5 or 10 or Intro pass- no commitment required!

Pilates for Mums-to-Be & New Mums & Bubs with Heidi
Prenatal Pilates starts Tuesday 2nd February at 9.45am. Suitable for all stages of pregnancy.
Pilates 4 Mums & Bubs starts Tuesday 2nd of Feb at 11am. All bubs welcome.

Coming Soon:

Core & Stretch for Men
Our popular class just for men started in early Jan and the boys are raving about it. The next 5- week course starts 22 Feb. Costs $90.

Ashtanga Yoga For Beginners (Part 2)

In this 5-week course we will build upon the fundamental yoga postures explored in the Beginners Part 1 course. This course will create a strong and safe foundation from which you can then attend Open classes. The next course starts Feb 15 from 7.45- 9pm. Costs $90.

Discreetly Fit
Kathi from Discreetly Fit will teach you how to train, protect, use and heal your pelvic floor. Discreetly Fit is a fitness program for your pelvic floor and will make your pelvic floor like new again! For more info: Discreetly Fit
Free Info Session Saturday 30th Jan at 10.15am and Mini Workshop Sat 13 & 20 of Feb. 2- 5.30pm. Cost $195.

Don't Miss our School Holiday Program at Yoganic Next Week

2010-01-13T05:40:00.000-08:00

Don't miss our very popular Yoga 4 Kids of All Ages workshop next Tuesday or the AcroMoves (Circus) workshop next Monday to Wednesday. Yesterday I had a ball with a bunch of kids from the age of 2 to 9!

Yoga 4 Kids promotes self esteem and body awareness in a non competitive environment, children create their own fun yoga poses, play games, and learn the art of relaxation.

3-5 years: Tuesday 19th of January 9- 10am

Investment: $15

6- 9 years: Tuesday 12th &/or 19th of January 10.30am- 11.30am
Investment: $15 per class

AcroMoves (Circus)

Join Sara Ritchie, the Artistic Director of Cirkidz and professional circus performer with Circus Oz, for 3 days of Acromoves fun! Your kids will learn a blend of acrobatics, circus and movement including fun games and exciting tricks! Parents are welcome to attend the final day to see their child's new "acromoves!" All learning takes place in a safe and supportive environment.

Dates: Monday 18- Wednesday 20 January
Time: 1-4pm
Ages: 5-12 years
Investment: $135

Ashtanga Yoga Intensive between Christmas and NYE

2009-12-21T20:53:00.000-08:00

Take your Ashtanga practice to the next level this Christmas. Over 3 mornings we will explore the Sun Salutes, the fundamental asanas (postures) of Ashtanga Vinyasa as well as the tricky postures from the Primary Series, backbends, the finishing sequence (inversions including shoulderstands and handstands) and of course jump throughs and jumps backs!

When: Monday the 28th to Wednesday the 30th of December from 8.00- 9.30am
Suitable for: All levels
Investment:$75
Special Offer: Bring a friend for HALF- PRICE!

Family Yoga Sunday Nov 29

2009-11-02T19:22:00.000-08:00

Book now for Family Yoga Nov 29 from 3.30- 4.30pm

Our Family Yoga class last Sunday at our Open Day in Willoughby was a huge success. Everyone had so much fun at our Yoga Theme Park. We went on the Ghost Train, the Spinning Tea Cups, the Log ride and more. Stay tuned for photos from the day.

Please join me on the last Sunday afternoon of each month for more Family Yoga fun and laughter. On Nov 29 we're going on a Yoga Picnic adventure. Please reserve your place as there was a waiting list on Open Day! I was so happy to see that so many families value this wonderful bonding time.

The cost for the classes is as follows: $20 for 2, $25 for 3 or $30 for 4 or more. $10 from each family will be donated to my charity of choice, the RSPCA who do an amazing job giving abandoned animals another chance at life.

Open Day only 2 days away

2009-10-29T05:36:00.000-07:00

With our official Open Day only days away, we're busy preparing our Willoughby studio and can't wait to show you our beautiful new space. Not only will be offering Free Classes all day but you will have the opportunity to sign up for our monthly memberships at a heavily discounted rate. These memberships will only be available to purchase at this price on the day. I look forward to seeing you there!

Unique gift for new dads (and mums) this Father's Day

2009-08-24T22:33:00.000-07:00

Our special Father’s Day Baby Yoga and Massage class celebrates the special bond between dads and bubs, while mums indulge in a nurturing and rejuvenating yoga class next door!

All non-mobile babies and mums and dads of all levels of yoga experience, flexibility and fitness are welcome.

Dads will experience some of the amazing benefits of baby yoga and massage including:
- Deepen the father/ baby bond
- Help baby sleep longer and better
- Improve baby’s digestion and ease tummy troubles
- Relieve fussiness and colic
- Discover ways to enhance your baby’s motor development
- Strengthen the immune system
- Encourage neuromuscular development

When: Saturday, 5th Sept, 3- 4pm, with tea afterwards

Where: Mosman Dance Studio. Building 21 Suakin Dr, Georges Heights (Mosman)

Investment: Family $39 or Baby & Dad only $29

About the facilitators:

Baby Yoga with Melissa Knapp: Melissa is a certified Birthlight International Baby Yoga and SMART Toddler Yoga Teacher and trained with Françoise Barbira Freedman from Birthlight International (UK), completed Levels 1, 2 and 3 of the Radiant Child Yoga Program with Shakta Kaur Khalsa (USA) and the Mini Yogis Teacher Training (USA) with Shana Meyerson. Melissa will show your hubby fun ways of interacting and connecting with your new bub.

Baby Massage with Alicia Caplice: Alicia trained with the Infant Massage Information Service (IMIS), which is endorsed by the Australian College of Midwives, the Australian Traditional Medicine Society (ATMS) and Accredited by the Association of Massage Therapists (AMT). In our special Dad’s only class, Alicia will teach your hubby massage techniques to soothe and relax your bub. To find out more about Alicia, please visit: http://www.blissfulbambini.com/

Postnatal Yoga with Peita Bate: Peita is a well- known Pre and Postnatal yoga teacher on the north shore of Sydney and is currently pregnant with her first baby. Her special Mums Only class offers new mothers a balanced yoga practice that encourages openness and strength in arms and shoulders, restoration of core power, and the pleasure of an hour without the babies! For mums at least 6 weeks (but up to many years) postpartum; all levels welcome.

Bookings are essential as numbers are limited. Please contact Melissa by Friday 4th September: melissa@yoganic.com.au or for more information, please visit: http://www.yoganic.com.au/