I discovered Pilates 20 years ago and watched in amazement how the practice improved athletic performance. Determined to share this with the athletic world, I trained in a Diploma of Contemporary Pilates and went on to start a Pilates Studio on the Sunshine Coast. During this time I was blessed to work with aged clients and found my true love of Pilates, helping everyday people to manage their pain and improve their quality of life.
I went to my first yoga class at age 16 and there I found my love of Yoga, loving the sense of calm that it gave me.
I have continued to practice Yoga throughout my life on and off from then on.
I completed my RYT-200 hr teaching through Santosha Yoga Institute in 2022, where I learnt Hatha and Vinyasa style yoga and the principles and philosophies drawn from the Sri T Krishnamacharya lineage.
I am currently working on my 50hr Yin Yoga training through Santosha Yoga Institute.
A Yin yoga class consists of a series of long-held, passive floor poses that mainly work the lower part of the body – the hips, pelvis, inner thighs, lower spine. These areas are especially rich in connective tissues. The poses are held for up to five minutes, sometimes longer. This is a beautiful way to connect to mind, body and spirit. Accessible all levels
A flowing, creative and invigorating practice that synchronises movement with the breath, body and mind. Within the flow of the Vinyasa class, we explore intelligent alignment of Asanas (yoga postures), Pranayama (breath work), Yoga Philosophy and Relaxation. Builds strength, steadiness and leaves you feeling calm and rejuvenated. Suitable for those that are injury free.
I discovered Pilates 20 years ago and watched in amazement how the practice improved athletic performance. Determined to share this with the athletic world, I trained in a Diploma of Contemporary Pilates and went on to start a Pilates Studio on the Sunshine Coast. During this time I was blessed to work with aged clients and found my true love of Pilates, helping everyday people to manage their pain and improve their quality of life.
A class to re calibrate and renew energy levels. This is a mixed class that includes gentle warm ups to prepare for a slow flow of energising postures; breath work to clear the mind and prepare for meditation; and juicy restorative poses using props to promote an optimal sense of well-being. This class offers you a "yoga spa" treatment at the end of the week - an opportunity to glow from the inside out.
A class to re calibrate and renew energy levels. This is a mixed class that includes gentle warm ups to prepare for a slow flow of energising postures; breath work to clear the mind and prepare for meditation; and juicy restorative poses using props to promote an optimal sense of well-being. This class offers you a "yoga spa" treatment at the end of the week - an opportunity to glow from the inside out.
In this class we practice traditional yoga stretches and poses, whilst being seated or supported by chair or wall. It is a wonderful class to move the body in a supported and nurturing space, and welcomes EVERY body to a very accessible practice. We breath, stretch, relax and laugh - building strength and flexibility to keep us moving and upright! Great for those recovering form injury or people who don't like to get up and down off floor.
Kathy found yoga in her early twenties when she was teaching ballet. Her first yoga class blew her mind, but it was only after children and a few career changes, she finally fully embraced her love of the practice in earnest. Her practice led her to Shri Yoga where she completed her 200hr teacher training in 2017 with Julie Smerdon, learning the principles and philosophy of Anusara yoga. Kathy and her partner moved to Dalveen in December 2020 as part of a tree change. She is enjoying her animals on the farm and the sense of community her new life offers, including how welcoming and friendly everyone is at Yoga Tree Stanthorpe.
This class builds strength and steadiness through a progressive sequence of poses. The emphasis is on finding correct alignment, whilst using the breath to cultivate courage and mindfulness. By balancing the flow of energy in the body, and increasing awareness , we experience both stability and freedom and greater sense of fufilament on and off the mat.
Gentle, supportive, and therapeutic are just a few words that describe restorative yoga. At its core, restorative yoga is a practice of passive healing.
This yoga style is known for its ability to activate the parasympathetic nervous system. This is the “rest and digest” part of your nervous system that helps keep basic functions working as they should. The poses embrace and support the body to relax and centre without straining, gentle on the body. Suitable for all people wanting to relax the mind and body: Soothe the nervous system: Reduces Chronic pain; Enhances Sleep: Improves well being: works with part of overall treatment for Chronic pain: Safe during pregnancy.
Saturday November 2, 2024 this class will be offered free of charge. Bookings essential. Limited places.
