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
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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.
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 or wanting to consolidate the basics.
- 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 6 classes will introduce you to the basics of Iyengar yoga so you will feel confident in attending the Level l classes
- Attendance is ideal for new students, and students wanting to refresh their practice of yoga after a break
The next introductory course commences Monday 22 July 2024, 6pm – 7pm
Bring A Friend & Get 25% Discount
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
April Early Morning Workshop......9 - 11 April
Consolidate your yoga practice by coming to 3 consecutive morning classes
Time: 6.30 – 8.15 am
Cost: $90 / concession $75
Please CONTACT CAROLINE to book in.
RETREATS
There are two retreats held annually – Port Elliot Beach House, Port Elliot and Tara Hills Retreat Centre, Brukunga – which usually book out quickly.
To add your name to the waiting list in case a place comes up at an upcoming retreat, please CONTACT CAROLINE.
Port Elliot 5 Day Yoga Retreat......20 - 24 March 2024 **FULLY BOOKED**
Jan Finlayson’s painting of Horseshoe Bay, Port Elliot
If you enjoy the sea air this retreat is perfect for you.
After the Adelaide Festival and Womad, this retreat offers you time to explore your yoga practice and rest.
Costs for 5 days includes:
- 3 yoga sessions each day
- 3 vegetarian meals
- Quietness of your own room (linen included)
Ideal to have 2 years of Iyengar Yoga experience
Room Options & Costs:
$1,250 per person – room with shared bathroom facilities
$1,400 per person – room with an ensuite
A non-refundable deposit of $300 secures your booking.
Deposits will be fully refunded, if your place can be filled.
THIS RETREAT IS FULLY BOOKED
Tara Hills 5 Day Yoga Retreat......14 - 18 August 2024 **FULLY BOOKED**
Following feedback from those who have previously attended the 4 day retreat, this year the retreat will be held over 5 days.
An extra day to savour the quiet countryside surroundings, more time to consolidate your yoga practice, be served delicious meals by Kerrie and more time to rest.
3 yoga sessions and 3 meals each day.
Cost:
2 x Queen size bedroom with ensuite – $1350
2 x 2 King size beds with ensuite (suits two friends) – $1200
2 x King size bed with ensuite (for one person) – $1300
10 x single bedrooms with shared bathroom – $1150
Non-refundable $300 deposit is required to confirm your booking.
Deposits will be refunded if your booking can be filled.
All places for this retreat have been filled by people on a waiting list
Please CONTACT CAROLINE with any inquiries to attend this retreat or others in the future.
Pricing
Payment by cash, cheque or bank transfer
Introductory Course
- Payment confirms booking
- Non-refundable
- $100 with concession
Introductory Course
25% OFF
- BRING A FRIEND
- Both Receive 25% Discount
- $75 with concession
24 Arthur St, Unley, SA 5061
0431 121 322 caroline@unleyyoga.com