Unley Yoga
Iyengar is the style of yoga taught at Unley Yoga.
It is a dynamic, physical & rejuvenating practice.
Suitable for everyone regardless of fitness, flexibility or age.
Caroline Murphy is a Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher
Consistent, regular practice of Iyengar Yoga will improve your physical health and sense of well being, it will help you feel calm, less stressed and help you cope with the ups and downs of your everyday life.
Iyengar Yoga is distinguished from other forms of yoga by careful attention to precision of alignment, the use of props (straps, blocks, bolsters) and specific sequencing and timing of asanas (poses) and pranayamas (breath work). Students are able to practice at their own level with no risk of injury.
Iyengar Yoga is an art, philosophy and science, and has well proven therapeutic value in relieving health problems.
Unley Yoga acknowledges the Kaurna people as the custodians of the lands and waters of the Adelaide region, on which we practice. We pay respect to elders both past and present.
We acknowledge and respect the Kaurna people’s cultural, spiritual, physical and emotional connection with their land, waters and community.
About Caroline
CAROLINE MURPHY Instructor
BIO - click to expand
Caroline started practicing yoga in 1987 and commenced teaching Iyengar Yoga in 1999. She teaches all ages and levels of students, regular classes, workshops and retreats. Unley Yoga was opened in August 2012.
Caroline is a certified Junior Intermediate level III Iyengar Yoga teacher and has completed 3 years of yoga therapy training with Stephanie Quirk. She continues her professional development with senior Iyengar Yoga teacher Pixie Lillas, Balmain School of Yoga NSW, and attends the Ramanda Iyengar Yoga Institute in Pune, India.
She has an extensive background as a Registered Nurse/Midwife working as a Community Child and Maternal Health Nurse and specialised skills in teaching yoga students with acute and ongoing health issues. Caroline is also experienced in teaching yoga for women during pregnancy and the postnatal period.
Her skills and professional approach acknowledges one’s limits, and where and when to extend and support a student to grow and develop in their practice of yoga.
EVENTS
Classes
Equipment
Please bring your own mat, belt, blocks and blankets if you have them.
INTRODUCTORY COURSE
Ideal for those who are new to yoga. Maybe you have learnt yoga in a gym and would like to learn about Iyengar yoga, or you are returning to yoga after a break.
- The Introductory course is taught at a pace for beginners
- Each week new poses are taught and those learnt in the previous week are repeated
- The 4 classes are held on consecutive weeks
- The classes will introduce you to the basics of Iyengar yoga so you will feel confident in attending the Level l classes
- Yoga improves your physical strength, balance and energy
The next introductory course starts Thurs 6 February 2025, 7.30pm – 8.45pm
LEVEL I
Suitable for students who have completed the Introductory Course, or have previous yoga experience.
- You don’t need to be strong and flexible, this develops from regular practice
- Asanas, poses, are held a bit longer helping you develop more strength, stability and flexibility
- Standing and sitting asanas
- Preparation towards inversions and backbends
- Restorative and basic pranayama (breath work)
LEVEL II
Suitable for students who have at least 12 months yoga experience.
- Wider variety of standing asanas
- Forward bends and twists
- Inversions (head and shoulder stand)
- Intermediate backbends and pranayama
- Students often attend 2 classes a week
PRIVATE CLASS
One off session or a set number of sessions.
Workshops & Retreats
WORKSHOPS
New Year Early Morning Workshop......Tuesday 7 - Thursday 9 January 2025
Attending 3 mornings of yoga after a break over Xmas and the New Year is always a great start to your year.
Practicing and learning with others, along with seeing and doing together shows us where yoga can take us.
Time: 7 – 9am
Cost: $90 / concession $75
CONTACT CAROLINE to book in
RETREATS
Yearly retreats are held at a Port Elliot beach house, the Tara Hills Retreat Centre (Brukunga) and a Hayborough beach house. Due to their popularity they usually book out quickly.
CONTACT CAROLINE to add your name to the waiting list for an upcoming retreat
Hayborough Yoga Retreat......14 - 16 February 2025**FULLY BOOKED**
Following the positive feedback from those who attended this retreat in 2023 it is back on the calendar.
We will stay at two houses in Hayborough. One will be for yoga and the other will be for us to share our meals together.
There will be two yoga sessions daily.
We will share preparing meals and there will be plenty of time to walk, relax and have a dip in the southern ocean.
Daily schedule
Morning yoga
Lunch
Mid afternoon restorative /pranayama
Dinner
We will start Friday morning and finish after lunch on Sunday.
Accommodation
There are beds for 10 – 11 people in 2 homes in Hayborough.
A couple of rooms have two beds which would suit two friends to share.
Cost $400
You can secure your place on the retreat with a non-refundable deposit of $100.
Deposits can be refunded if your place can be filled.
Bank Details:
Caroline Murphy
BSB: 085005
Acc: 548157708
THIS RETREAT IS FULLY BOOKED
Please CONTACT CAROLINE with any inquiries to attend this retreat or others in the future.
Port Elliot 5 Day Yoga Retreat......19 - 23 March 2025 **FULLY BOOKED**
Jan Finlayson, Port Elliot Retreat March 2024
A yoga retreat takes you away from your daily routine, out of your comfort zone and can open you up to new experiences with yoga.
Each day you will practice pranayama and asanas.
Your yoga understanding will deepen one day to the next with 3 yoga sessions daily.
Kerrie Mc Neil will serve us her nourishing vegetarian meals.
Cost:
$1320 own room, shared bathroom
$1450 own room, ensuite
2 years of yoga practice is recommended.
THIS RETREAT IS FULLY BOOKED
Tara Hills 5 Day Yoga Retreat......13 - 17 August 2025
Details will be confirmed in February 2025.
First round of offers will be sent to people who have expressed an interest to attend this retreat.
If you would like to ensure you have an opportunity to attend a retreat please CONTACT CAROLINE.
Pricing
Payment by cash, cheque or bank transfer
Introductory Course
- Payment confirms booking
- $70 with concession
24 Arthur St, Unley, SA 5061
0431 121 322 caroline@unleyyoga.com