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PRANAYOGA Bathurst - 2795
Yoga Is A Practice.
The Art Of Learning To Listen To Your Body
Yoga is about moving mindfully.
It is about the art of awareness, about learning to listen to your body. At the beginning of class, I suggest to students to check in, to notice how their body, breath and mind feel on that day, at that particular moment. I suggest that they listen to their breath and their body as they move and adapt the poses where needed to suit their current abilities and mood. I let them know that it is ok to rest in child’s pose, to stop when they need, to adjust the pose and make use of props to create ease especially if their breath is no longer smooth and steady.
There are students who push themselves, who choose the ‘hardest’ version of the pose, who feel they are not 'trying' unless there is some aspect of force. Their breath may quicken, their faces may show discomfort or even grimace in pain.
I understand how they are feeling, it is a challenge to go against the general idea that we have to push and strive to achieve a goal of some sort. It is difficult to let go of the image in your mind about how the pose ‘should’ look and instead find your own version of the pose, that works for your body, where you feel that sweet spot between effort and ease.
In our society we are so often taught that more is better – more speed, more strength, more effort, more flexibility.
In this ‘no pain, no gain’ culture and especially in a gym environment it can be difficult to switch to a yoga mindset. It is natural to want to make progress and to improve but when moving mindfully and with awareness the chance of injury and setback is much lower, bringing physical benefits in the long run. This also allows the other benefits of yoga to the mind and emotional states.
If you are an athlete your mindset will be different during training and competition. You will want push yourself to your limits and the aim is usually to be the best – the fastest, strongest etc. Yoga can be a great recovery for athletes. If you are an athlete, yoga can assist you in tuning into your body and can help you to learn to listen to what your body needs during yoga practice without having to compete with the person next to you or with yourself. This understanding of ones own body and connection to breath can be so beneficial when returning to training or competition. It can teach you how to pace yourself best on the course or track and to learn when to push or to rest.
Many of us have been on autopilot for years and are disconnected from what is happening in our bodies. For students new to yoga the concept of looking within and noticing how your body, breath and mind feel can be really foreign and can often be an uncomfortable and confronting experience at first. Sometimes it is only after injury or illness that we first learn these valuable lessons..
Slowing down and being mindful might mean that your yoga practice changes over time. You might decide that some styles of yoga or yoga poses no longer suit you and your body despite practicing them for years. This could be because you get older, your body changes or perhaps your mindset changes. Whatever the reason it is ok. The difference between yoga and some other activities is that it is not about getting ‘better’ at the pose. It is all about experiencing the pose in each moment which can change from day to day. I always remind students of this with balance poses. Your ability to balance does improve with practice but can depend on so many other factors. You may one day do the ‘perfect’ headstand and not be able to do it at all the next. This is why we call yoga a ‘practice’. Practicing yoga is an opportunity to learn more about yourself, physically and mentally. It is only when you approach yoga with an open and curious mind that you will learn these lesson
I hope you will join us at Pranayoga Bathurst
Namaste Jan
About Jan
Yoga is not about touching your toes, it is what you learn on the way down.
Owner Jan Green lives & infuses her life with the devotion of Yoga & Wellbeing, creativity & love, she is an inspirational & passionate yogini that captures the essence of Yoga & translates the awareness of breath & movement into a powerful healing experience. She leads Yoga & Wellness Retreats in Bali -Ubud & North Bali, as well as Yoga & Trekking Retreats in India & Nepal, Bhutan & Morocco.
Local retreats in Carcoar, Blackheath, Govinda Valley, Byron Bay & Broken Hill.
Jan teaches a vinyasa style yoga -moving fluidly in & between postures, using yogic breathing to relax & support the merging of body, mind & spirit. She does this with a sense of humor balanced with a quest of authenicity.
Flow & Release Yoga - often it looks like there isn’t much happening In the beginning......... the practice offers the body & mind a state of relaxation, rest & wellbeing.
But with practice we can invite in uncomfortable feelings deeply buried within.
In doing so we can soften, open, expand & move more deeply into our natural state of happiness.
IF YOU LET IT, YOGA CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE.
I truly believe yoga will help to cultivate and build the foundations which will support and strengthen your body and focus your mind.
Side effects include: lowered stress, feeling happier, more flexible, confidence booster, lower blood pressure, more focused, mood regulator ... need I go on...........
Make 2024 about YOU ..... join me on an Adventure for your Body, Mind & SoulIts a thing & here's how to fix it.........
Join Jan on a Yoga & Wellness Retreats in 2024Retreats to Sootheeee your SOUL & help you to live a happier healthier LIFE #yogawellnessretreats#yogainbeautifulplaces#pranayogabathurst#inspiringyogaretreats#jangreen_yogini
BLACKHEATH Yoga&Wellness Retreat ~ 16-18 Feburary 2024 book now 21-23 November 2024 book now
THE COLOURS OF INDIA ~ a Yogi Adventure!21st March - 5th April 2024 - Book Now!!!
The Colours of INDIA
21st March -5th April 2024 Book now!!!
UBUD ~ Yoga&Wellness Retreat July 2024 _ Book now!!!!
MOROCCO - Magical Morocco 1st-14th Oct 2024 - Book now!
C O N N E C T I N G people through Yoga, Mindfulness & Travel Cant wait to Share these Adventures with YOU
*FULL DESCRIPTION
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Get ready for some laughs together
π Small groups, maximum 12 spots
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Perfect balance of food, culture, and fun !!!!
**BLACKHEATH Retreat ~ Creating Balance
16-18 Feburary 2024 book now
21-23 November 2024 book now
Nourish your Body Mind & Spirit with
a rejuvenating 3 day & 2 night
Yoga&WellnessRetreat
Tending to your Body, Mind &Spirit
with Beauty, Grace & Love π π§βοΈπ±
As the warmer months approach,
it's time to prepare for
Summertime Bliss...
Leave your working week behind and
join me for a spring-inspired
Yoga&Wellness Retreat.
Be nourished with
Yoga, Meditation, Ceremony,
Pampering, Connection and
delicious Wholefood Meals.
Spring π±is a long-awaited, exciting time of the year that symbolises the reawakening of life.
Nature moves from its winter dormancy into dynamic spring energy, bringing with it hopes for growth, new beginnings and the inspiration to refresh, rejuvenate and clean out what no longer serves you, physically and emotionally.
Our Spring Retreat will also help you create space in your body for the new, wringing out sluggishness accumulated over winter and releasing frustration and anger, emotions associated with the imbalances in spring.
Aligning with the energy of the spring and implementing the practices above, you will feel reinvigorated yet calm, clear and connected, and able to move with more ease and lightness, with your eyes shining bright and creative juices flowing through you!!!!!
Over the long weekend we will enjoy the fresh spring air, morning bush walks, overlooking the Kanimbla Valley, Yoga, Meditation, pranayama, delicious food, a chance to rest & relax, read explore.
I hope you will join me in this beautiful part of the Blue Mountains.
Limited spots
Investment 3days & 2 night- $560
Much
LoVe jan ππΏ
THE COLOURS of INDIA
21st March - 5th April 2024
“The Colours of India” Yogi Adventure - 21st March - 5th April 2024
16 Days & 15 Nights - $5200 pp
Please let me know if you would like the Itinerary
“India is a feast (and occasionally a full-frontal assault) for the senses.
Everybody will take away something different from this fascinating country.”
The enchanting northern province of Rajasthan is awash with all the Colours of India.
On our Yogi adventure we discover the history of these massive forts and the opulence and splendour of Maharajahs’ palaces.
Rajasthan has been described as an open-air museum. We will travel through the chaos of Delhi to the serenity of Udaipur, where we celebrate Happy Holi – colour festival.
from the architectural wonder of the Pink City of Jaipur& the Blue city of Jodhpur to the awe-inspiring Taj Mahal at Sunrise, with time to reflect on the light, colour and smiles of India.
This is truly the essence of Rajasthan.
We enjoy 4 days in India’s spiritual capital – Varanasi - where the Ganges River flows, and Hindu pilgrims travel great distances to bathe and perform funeral rites in her sacred waters.
Trip includes all
• Meals: 16 breakfasts, some lunches & dinners, 1 high tea
• Boutique accommodation
• Jan & Nawang throughout entire trip !!!
• Transport: Comfortable AC Mini for traveling city to city.
• All Yoga, Meditation, Journaling
• Entrance/admission: fees, where applicable, with included activities
• 3 x internal flights,
• 20kg checked bag (1 piece) for domestic flights.
Trip Highlights
• Visit Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, a Sikh Temple that feeds over 10,000 people a day.
• Visit old Delhi and take a rickshaw ride past the Red Fort and through the winding alleys.
• Shop for Spices, incense and fragrances in Chandni Chowk
• Head off to The Lotus Temple - a beautiful Baha'i Faith Temple reminiscent of the Sydney Opera House
• Have a palm reading in the city of the Lake palaces.
• Take a guided tour of the Lake Palace in Udaipur
• Watch a local dance performance.
• Visit Traditional Weaving centres by Local woman.
• Lake Pichola evening boat cruise
• Enjoy Henna Tattoos and sari Dress-Ups
• Visit the magnificent Amber Fort and the City Palace of Jaipur
• Shop in the local markets of Delhi, Jaipur & Jodhpur for jewellery, leather goods, copper &textiles
• Have morning tea on the lawn of the Viceroy Club from the Marigold Movie
• See local artisans at work in carpet, gemstone, block print and marble workshops.
• Sunrise Visit to the Taj Mahal
• Varanasi Sunrise & Sunset boat ride on the Ganges
• Visit Sarnath It’s believed this is the place Buddha first came to, after finding enlightenment.
• Daily Yoga, Meditation, Journaling & pranayama
• Lots of Fun!!!!!!!
Get ready to share some laughs together with our small group of like-minded-travellers – no more than 12 of you!
Payment Plan Available
Cant wait to share this adventure with you
Namaste
Jan xx
UBUD ~ Yoga&Wellness Retreat
July 2024
Join Jan on this amazing Retreat~ it is your time for rejuvenation, nurturing, and reconnecting with your true self, for laughing and having fun with life!
Create bliss by awakening your physical body through twice-daily yoga practice, calm your mind with breath awareness and heal your soul with meditation. Experience the powerful energy of Bali and a teacher dedicated to your transformation, and activate your spirit with rituals and blessings designed to cleanse and inspire.
As the week unfolds, you will discover your body becoming more supple, your mind more peaceful and your energy restored. Immersing in yoga, meditation, chanting, and some serious ME-time doing simply nothing will nourish your body, mind, and soul.
By the end of this retreat, you will return home feeling replenished, rebalanced, recharged, and joyful, ready for the time of your life!
All-inclusive yoga retreat in Bali
July 2024
Level: Beginer & intermediate
Rejuvenate, reconnect with your true self, and have fun with life!
Much Love
Jan
MAGICAL Morocco
1st-14th October 2024
A YOGA&WELLNESS retreat in Magical Morocco!
There are so many reasons to put Morocco on your bucket list...
…hard to think of a more juicy and intriguing place.
From the beauty of the culture, the mouth-watering Moroccan meals, to wonderful views for our morning yoga practice.
Our amazing guide Moh & driver who are with us for the whole trip.
Morocco is incredibly diverse, with lots of different terrains and activities to offer.
Want a traditional Moroccan experience?
With so many beautiful corners to explore in between yoga & Meditations, full of colours, aromas, music, spices – our luxury yoga retreat in Morocco
Join Jan & Moh - we will show you the winding alleys of the outdoor souk markets, beautiful palaces and traditional Riads.
We’ll ride camels at sunset, & drink Mint tea in the desert.
Jan will teach two yoga classes a day – a Vinyasa flow class in the morning and an evening restorative yoga class or Meditation at sunset.
I absolutely welcome all yoga levels.
What to expect
Our yoga& wellness adventure is much more of a yoga holiday than a yoga retreat.
Rather than retreating to somewhere secluded, we’re immersing ourselves into the life and culture of Morocco and all its beauty.
We will visit Casablana, Fez, Chefchouen, Rabat, Marrakech, Agafay Desert, Essaouira & Beldi Country Club.
Pampering ourselves at Hammam & Spas, lunching at a Vineyard, riding camels at sunset!!!! Sleeping in the desert
The weather in September is warm and sunny –perfect for practicing yoga outdoors and dips in the pool.
Superb yoga is at the heart of this trip, I promise you will return home having improved your yoga practice,
feeling stronger and more relaxed both physically and mentally.
But you can also expect to be pampered and taken care of, to indulge in a little me-time-
to enjoy good food, Relaxing Yoga, shopping in the Souks, a glass of wine, fantastic company.
It’s an easygoing warm atmosphere, and yes you can skip a yoga class if you’re tired –I won’t judge!
Limited to a small group for individual attention.
Come & immerse yourself in the exotic!!!!!!
Investment for you ~ $5200 twin share
payment plan available
Itinerary available on request
Let me know if you want to join us !!!!!
Janxxx
Going on a retreat is like a vacation for the soul. πβ€οΈπ
With the fast-paced nature of our lives, we tend to fall out of touch with our bodies, our minds, our goals, and our higher purpose.
Our souls crave for us to push the reset button and to give ourselves an uplifting rest and revival.
I invite you to establish and evolve a practice that brings more magic into your daily life, through the art and act of travel, finding flow in yoga, connecting with new cultures, meeting like-minded people and gathering inspiration in new rituals and unique flavours
