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Introduction to yoga

Margie Burnet — Thu, 04 Feb 2021 06:01:02 +0000

If you are enjoying yoga classes and would like to dive deeper into your practice an Introduction to Yoga Immersion is a great help for budding yogis. Also helpful for those with some experience, or n need of an all round refresher.

Getting started is best in a Studio or small group with an experienced Instructor.

Find a Teacher that you trust to inspire you and teach you the yoga basics safely.

You will benefit so much from such a program. Let your body adjust and building up muscle strength and flexibility week by week, learning to practice the stretches safely, with pleasure and confidence.

As we are all in possession of wonderful unique bodies we also come to the mat from different starting points. That commonly uttered ‘I am not flexible enough for Yoga” is a great starting point. Make a change, ease your way into a more flexible healthy life that leaves you feeling calm and refreshed. Let the magic of Yoga unfold for you. Check your Course contains instruction for breathing practice, meditation and relaxation as well as stretch.

Feel inspired, get started and love your yoga practice.

The Yoga Creative has an ongoing Introduction Level class starting on Wednesday 23 March 22 with Steve, a very experienced Teacher who would love to share his passion and knowledge of yoga with you.

We recomend you do an 8 week cycle to understand and get familiar with the the yoga basics in the Studio or Online as you choose, or as you can. Attend the first 4 weeks on the 30 Days for $30 .00 introductory deal.

More Information about Introduction look here

More Information about Steve look here

We hope this helps. Please remember if you have any further questions, just contact us at hello@theyogacreative.com.au or ring 0410417598

We look forward to sharing a class with you soon.

Namaste

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The Yoga Creative Fitzroy is located above PG Printmaker Gallery 227 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy.

Entry is from the rear accessed from Fisher’s Lane off Bell Street. Tram 112 runs down Brunswick Street regularly on the St Kilda to West Preston Line (via Collins St, CBD). Disembark at Stop 15 for The Yoga Creative Fitzroy.

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We have extended the use of our space to visiting Teachers, Workshops and for Private Classes. Please contact Margie directly for bookings, times and fees.
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Meet our beloved Gita teacher Penny

angela mellak — Mon, 25 May 2020 11:56:17 +0000

Penny has 28 years’ experience teaching Gita style Hatha Yoga; general and gentle classes as well as Progressive Yoga Relaxation. (PYR)

Our beloved Penny is often the voice we all hear when we think of Gita Yoga relaxation, any teacher or student who has passed the doors of Gita yoga over the past 30 years have all experienced the deepest peace and relaxation at the hands of the wonderful teacher Penny Digaletos.

Penny has over 30 years experience teaching Gita style Hatha Yoga across both general and gentle classes as well as Progressive Yoga Relaxation. (PYR) Penny graduated as a Gita Yoga teacher in 1989, she originally did the course because she just loved the yoga practice taught at Gita Yoga and simply wanted to do more yoga. Throughout her career as a yoga teacher the Progressive Yoga Relaxation, the Hatha style of Gita Yoga combined with the Esoteric and philosophy classes became a constant in her life.

“Being able to teach others is a privilege. There is a transformation that takes place be it physical, mental, emotional and spiritual – sometimes subtle, sometimes quite powerful on all levels. I love teaching the Gita sequence and the magic that is Progressive Yoga Relaxation. I simply love the diversity of students that come to yoga and I most of all enjoy watching them grow”

“I love the diversity of students that come to yoga”

Penny Digaletos

if you love yoga but haven’t get experienced the magic of Gita Yoga, Penny is your guiding light! Please do sign up to one of her wonderful classes see our timetable here

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Continuing the female lead Gita Yoga tradition of championing the human condition through science and yoga.

angela mellak — Mon, 11 May 2020 00:45:01 +0000

We at The Yoga Creative believe you follow the teachings not the guru, our ethos is to listen carefully, act with purpose, and we never fail to lose sight of putting the health of people at the heart of everything we do.

Gita Yoga

When the founder of Gita Yoga, Margrit Segesman was diagnosed with arthritis, she didn’t just deal with it, she did something about it. Seeking guidance from a higher teaching, Margaret pioneered a whole new approach to Yoga understanding and harnessing the essences and the elements of science, nature and life force that positively inspires our physical and mental wellness. Margaret founded Gita Yoga and brought it to Melbourne, Australia back in the 1950’s, creating the first Yoga School and Classes in this country – well ahead of her time.

Sadly Gita Yoga today is not as well known as other forms, as there really hasn’t been the huge amount of marketing put behind it, just people in the know who hear from friends come to Gita Yoga and just love what it does for their lives.

Gita adverts in the paper from the 1960’s

At The Yoga Creative, we continue this long and proud tradition of Women championing the human condition through Gita Yoga, Introduction to Yoga, Yin Yoga, Yinyasa Yoga, Progressive Yoga Relaxation, Hatha Yoga, Therapy, Yoga and Art courses, Restorative Yoga, Guided Meditation, Creativity and self-connectivity.

We differentiate with fluff-free focus in a small environment that concentrates everything. The senses. Balance. Breathing patterns. Energy flow.
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Meet our wonderful range of highly qualified Gita Yoga Teachers

The Yoga Creative boast one of the biggest Gita Yoga teacher community in the country

Check out our timetable and find the next Gita Class or Progressive Yoga Relaxation click here;

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Meet our wonderful Margie,

angela mellak — Thu, 07 May 2020 01:20:59 +0000

Margie is the founder of The Yoga Creative and a qualified yoga and meditation teacher. The Yoga Creative emerged from Margie completing a Gita Teaching Diploma of Hatha Yoga . She desired a place to practice and teach driven by a desire to help other people experience the same health and wellbeing benefits that she had gained from her yoga practice.
Margie’s desire was also to provide a place for the yoga teaching community to come together, benefit from each others teaching and provide a supportive and financially sustainable business model for teachers.

The Yoga Creative is founded in Gita Yoga philosophy and knowledge (the Gita Yoga School being the oldest in Australia) fused with various styles of Hatha, Yin and Meditation. There is no fluff, confusing explanations or egos here. At the Yoga Creative we have a purpose built Treatment room offering hot oil massages, Reki, Ayurvedic and Naturopathy. We are very respectful of the individual and provide a beautiful space- fused with art, creativity and yoga. Every body is welcome and we boast different classes both online and offline for different needs to nurture repair and rest.

All of the teachings are led by the scientific knowledge behind the traditional Yoga postures combined with the esoteric wisdom passed down in the teachings. When we teach we look at the bigger picture, from the mind to body connection. We endeavour to balance the endocrine glands and clear the meridian lines, whilst we cocoon people in a creative, safe place, in the busy part of inner city Melbourne.
The nature of The Yoga Creative is soft and approachable, we are all very grounded and knowledgeable. We have an established yoga community that is supportive for both the teachers and students.

We are always on the lookout for highly qualified, well seasoned teachers -ready to go – who want to build a business (no 6 week course teachers here) These would be teachers who yearn to know more about themselves , through dedicated learning – to improve their health – and therefore help others to do the same whilst on this journey of life – really helping people through this Covid time to be calmer and happier.

“ I see how simple yoga practice transforms people’s lives. I seek to continue to encourage teachers and students at all times”
Margie has over 20 year experience of practising and teaching various yoga styles. She is a trained teacher of Gita Hatha Yoga, Yin Yoga, Mindfulness, Meditation, Progressive Yoga Relaxation and Yoga Nidra.

Why not try one of Margie’s classes today.

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The Yoga Creative Fitzroy is located above PG Printmaker Gallery 227 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy.

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We have extended the use of our space to visiting Teachers, Workshops and for Private Classes. Please contact Margie directly for bookings, times and fees.
Contact Margie Direct 0410417598
Email: hello@theyogacreative.com.au

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Wisdom, Intelligence, Energetic and Trusted

Margie Burnet — Wed, 06 May 2020 09:49:17 +0000

The yoga creative has instinctively built a business focused on proactive care, founded in gita yoga to elevate the human condition. The instruction is backed by half a century of teaching in Melbourne, know how, industry insights and hands on experience boasting a global team of highly qualified yoga teachers and therapists. The yoga Creative offers a wide variety of yoga styles, techniques and digital support with online classes and membership packages to suit all needs.

The yoga creative now offers a hub to support yoga teachers seeking to setting up their own business, empowering them to build their business acumen and experience whilst accessing a beautiful fit for purpose space. For students the benefit are the attention to care and support, variety of offerings and services whilst for the teachers it is all about leading their business with passion and motivation, being supported to be the best they can be.

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How Meditation can make us feel better

Margie Burnet — Thu, 30 Apr 2020 23:57:37 +0000

In these crazy times it is easy to feel overwhelmed. The things we used to do that made us feel whole and happy like holidays, partying, music, sport, theatres and galleries , are off the menu for many of us at the moment.

What we still do have is Meditation. It costs nothing and is available to us all wherever we are. That pause that takes us to our quiet centre where all is calm and still, and away from our worldly worries. We close our eyes and learning to be attentive. The benefits flow when we take a rest from our busy thinking lives. We clear the clutter of over thinking by simply focusing on breath or imagery, and allow wonderful things to happen in the Brain.

How our Brains change

Meditation develops certain areas of the brain, those that are responsible for memory, compassion, and empathy. At the same time, parts of the brain associated with fear, stress, and anxiety like the amygdala begin to shrink. Anxiety neurotransmitters decrease, and the pleasurable neurotransmitter dopamine may increase. This has to be good and these changes can have a big effect on how we feel.

A bit about Brainwaves

Brainwaves are electrical pulses created by masses of neurons connecting with each other; a little like musical notes working on different frequencies.

Gamma waves are dominant when our minds are actively learning or are in super alert mode. Their job is to make it easy for us to retain information, but when uncontrolled they can also cause us anxiety.

The famous Experiment with Tibetan Monks

During meditation practice the brains of Tibetan monks gamma waves were actually two to three times higher than their resting level. This created extraordinary levels of alertness even though they were in a profound, relaxed state of meditation. They also showed waves from different parts of their brains were functioning in remarkable harmony.

Then there are Beta waves . The ones that usually dominate our minds when we are active in our everyday lives driving the car or using the computer.

Alpha waves are slower . They arrive when we’re engaged in activities that we find relaxing, like listening to music, being in nature, swimming, taking yoga, mediation and relaxation classes. They protect the brain from paying too much attention allowing release from overthinking and mental edginess. This allows us to feel calm and happy

Neuroscientists now believe Alpha brain waves can be increased through electrical stimulation, Mindfulness and Meditation. When we spend more time in Alpha state we reduce depressive symptoms and increase creative thinking.

Slower still are Theta waves which are active when we relax deeply, and dream.

Finally, Delta waves are usually associated with deep, dreamless sleep.

Its great to feel better.

We are receiving amazing information from new research in Neuroscience. We can reduce pain by training the brain; Meditation can reduce pain from levels that are intense down to discomfort.

How wonderful that modern science can confirm what Yogis have always known, Meditation is good for us. Simply find a quiet place and allow the body and mind to become relaxed and alert. The brain waves will slow themselves down without any effort from you.

Getting started

Some people find Meditation challenging, as the desire of the thinking mind can resist our efforts to move into quietness. Progressive Yoga Relaxation and Yoga Nidra are great ways to get started. Simply lie down beneath the comfort of a warm blanket. No effort for mind or body is required to be guided that place of deep peace and quietness within.

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Meet Mickey

angela mellak — Fri, 24 Apr 2020 19:54:44 +0000

Meet our sparkly yogi Mickey Space.
A world explorer, Mickey has spent much time traveling India and Thailand amongst his many destinations and has studied Yoga from several inspiring teachers around the globe.

In 2007 he graduated with a 900 hour in depth teachers diploma at Gita Yoga International and has been teaching classes professionally and running in-depth retreats since then. Immersed in full time teaching, Mickey teaches the full gamut of Yoga styles from Vinyasa, Gita to Yin Yoga and sound healing, with an esteemed schedule teaching at Melbourne’s most revered Yoga studios.

Mickey specialises in holding space. Whether on a dance floor as a DJ, co-ordinating events and festivals or on your mat as a Yoga teacher.

You will love the diversity of Mickeys classes for experienced and beginners Mickey cares for the individual to ensure they are able to go at their own pace whilst connecting with themselves deeply.

Join him for a Digital Class here with us @theyogacreativefitzroy
Head to our bio to book or website https://theyogacreative.com.au/our-classes/ @ The Yoga Creative

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Meet Carolyn Wray!

angela mellak — Fri, 24 Apr 2020 19:47:02 +0000

We are thrilled to have the the divine Carolyn Wray join us @theyogacreativefitzroy. Carolyn is a highly experienced Gita Yoga Teacher, she graduated in 2005 from Yoga Teacher’s Training at Gita World – International Yoga.

Carolyn teaches regularly around Melbourne, including mums and bubs classes and we are delighted to share her Digital Classes here at The Yoga Creative.

So go ahead and sign up for a digital class to try this dedicated teacher style and enjoy her approach to blending science, physical with spiritual knowledge and wisdom.

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Yoga styles for all

angela mellak — Tue, 21 Apr 2020 04:54:30 +0000

The Yoga Creative

At home whilst we are all participating in physical distancing, the team at The Yoga Creative have put together a range of Digital Classes, for you to do in the comfort of your own home.

The Yoga Creative is based in Fitzroy and are specialists in a wide variety of Yoga- they fuse together art, Yoga and well being. These digital classes offer guided meditation classes, relaxation classes and Gita Yoga, Hatha Yoga, Yin Yoga, Vinyasana Yoga, Restorative yoga for any level of practice.

The Yoga Creative had provided a Covid-19 digital program offering unlimited $10 a week classes with a timetable to suit anyone working from home or those on a break. It’s the perfect time to connect with self again and keep your immune system at it best.

Gita Yoga
Yin Yoga
Hatha Yoga
Restorative Yoga
Yoga Nidra
Meditation
Progressive Relaxation
Vinyasa flow

These classes range from 30 minutes and up to an hour, check out tour timetable below.

Our Classes

We hope you can make it along to our Digital Yoga classes contact us for more information.

With love and light,

Margie and the whole team at The Yoga Creative
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HOW TO USE ZOOM!

angela mellak — Sat, 18 Apr 2020 06:36:26 +0000

With all of our digital classes now being featured on Zoom, we wanted to ensure you are comfortable using this platform. So here is a little video to help you learn more about this video platform. Enjoy!

Our new digital timetable is up and running!

Our Classes

OUR NEW DIGITAL CLASS TIMETABLE

If you have any questions in the meantime don’t hesitate to ask us, we look forward to seeing you there!

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Love and light,

Margie and The Yoga Creative team

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