About
What is Yoga?
Yoga is an old discipline from india, it is both spiritual and physical. Yoga uses breathing techniques, exercise and meditation.
It helps to improve health and happiness. Yoga is not a religion , it is a way of living aiming towards a healthy mind and body.
“When we bring our mind into our body,
the body becomes mindful and
the mind becomes embodied"
- Donna Farhi
ORIGINS OF YOGA
Yoga arose from the ancient Dravidian and Vedic traditions of ten thousand years ago or more. It grew from the need to understand the various aspects of human experience, from the physical through to the more subtle or inner realm.
YOGA TODAY
Why is yoga important in modern life?
Many people are stressed, have back issues and/or suffer from limited range of movement due to their lifestyle, work, travel, longer days etc.
Hence we need to keep ourselves moving.
Jean uses some of Sarah Key’s "Back in Action" self treatment plans in her classes, with awareness on why yoga helps our concentration, creativity, balance and sharpens our memory, to maintain a positive physical and mental health. Yoga improves our muscle strength, stamina and brings immune and mental stability.
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Maintain a healthy back
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Improve flexibility
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Increase your energy
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Reduce stress
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Breathe better
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Meditate to rejuvenate
VINYASA FLOW YOGA
Vinyasa, also called flow because of the smooth way that the poses run together, is a popular contemporary style of yoga.
Vinyasa has both physical and mental benefits.
Physically, sweat releases toxins and re-energies our bodies. Mentally, the synchronised breathing relaxes the chatter of the mind and helps release any blockages of energy flow throughout our bodies.
Vinyasa flow yoga is good for beginners and mixed levels.
AERIAL YOGA
Aerial yoga uses silk fabric to assist yoga poses. The fabric is connected from two overhead points that are structurally engineered to create a hammock or sling.
The silk acts like a partner supporting and deepening your practice poses. It can also be seen in the traditional " Iyengar Yoga” practices that utilise the rope loops hooked to a wall, in order to help students in poses.
Aerial yoga practice is similar to Asana poses and flow sequences practiced during a mat practice, but with different points of focus, awareness and alignment.
This yoga prop acts as a support. The fabric contains certain areas and joints, while gravity stretches and extends.
Aerial yoga is playful and a challenging way to vary your yoga practice. You will feel lighter, longer and more peaceful after one class and your body and mind will strengthen and relax with regular practice.
Benefits
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Increased muscular flexibility
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Increase joint mobility
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Re-aligning of the spine
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Improved circulation
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Confidence, courage
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Your posture will improve
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Decompression of intervertebral discs within the spine
Aerial yoga is not suitable for people who are susceptible to:
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Motion sickness
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Extreme Vertigo
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High blood pressure
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Pregnancy
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Acute facet joint, knees, hips
Other Services
WHAT IS PERSONAL YOGA TRAINING?
Personal yoga plans are ideal for active people such as cyclists, runners, triathletes etc or those who are required to be seated for lengthy periods of the day. It is also ideal for people recovering from injuries or surgery. The personal goals could be in areas such as core stability to assist with lower back, improve bone density to assist with relief of arthritis symptoms, strength development, improved digestive systems, sciatic nerve pain, and relief of stress symptoms.
A number of my clients have sought these personal yoga plans to help them with a stretching regime after exercising or to assist them due to their unhealthy work practices such as extensive travel or prolonged sitting. Lulujean’s approach is to provide practical solutions that can be applied in environments as diverse as the home, a hotel room or a gym. Personal Yoga Training can be done as an individual or as a couple (no more than 2). The initial consultation (90 minutes) will include an assessment of current situation and development of goals. A personal program will be designed to assist achieve these goals. The client can use the personal program at home or at their gym, even on their travels.
The following services are available by appointment:
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Personal Yoga
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Small Group Introduction to Aerial Yoga
About the teacher
Jean Holyoake is an accredited YogaAustralia teacher. Jean trained at the Mangrove Yoga Academy acquiring a Diploma following 3 years of studies. Jean is also a qualified Remedial Massage Therapist holding Diplomas in Remedial Massage and Remedial Therapies. All of these qualifications are nationally accredited and recognised. Jean is a member of the Australian Traditional Medicine Society (ATMS) and Yoga Australia (YA). Adequate insurance cover is held for professional indemnity and public liability. Jean has been involved in the wellbeing industry for over 15 years and is passionate about making people care for and feel better about themselves.