Ben
At 10 years of age Ben became unwell and was diagnosed with a rare liver condition. Over the next 10 years he suffered a range of illnesses that became increasingly severe such as eczema, allergies, benign growths, hormonal issues, depression and life-threatening recurrent infections. Also his liver function slowly deteriorated requiring higher doses of medication compounding the issues.
Ben has now overcome all of the chronic and life threatening diseases that he was suffering from mostly using natural modalities. He is inspired and passionate about offering some of these techniques for you to experience the benefits too. Having explored a wide range of natural health techniques, he has discovered that yoga (which includes meditation) is one of the most powerful tools for recovering from illness and maintaining good health.
Ben has completed one of the most comprehensive yoga and meditation qualifications in Australia (a two year full time Diploma). He has practiced meditation from the age of 19 including completing a 10 day silent vipasana retreat and has spent 3 months in India visiting numerous spiritual centres.
More recently he has just finished teaching a 2 year stint at a drug and alcohol rehab for men.
Services
Ben and Karen teach a holistic style of yoga suitable for everyone, from beginners
This is basically a list of all the services we can offer. Our main regular class is a yoga and meditation class running in nambucca.
We are planning more regular yoga classes, workshops and retreats. Please join the email list to be notified of any new programs or classes.
If you are interested in organising a program with us for your yoga studio, event, retreat, business, community organisation etc. please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Yoga
Classical Yoga Classes for all abilities
Ben and Karen teach a holistic style of yoga suitable for everyone, from beginners to adepts. It helps to develop and balance all aspects of one’s being – body, mind, emotions and psyche – leading the practitioner towards a more harmonious state of being. A class typically feature postures, breathing techniques and meditation.
• Asana (physical postures)
• Pranayama (breath and energy)
• Mudra and Bandha (gestures and locks)
• Satyananda Yoga Nidra ®
• Meditation Techniques
• Breathing Techniques including Breath Awareness, Abdominal Breathing, Alternate Nostril Breathing
• Progressive Body Scan
Meditation
Classical Yogic Meditation Techniques
Ben did his first meditation course at the age of 19 years old and both Ben and Karen have done 10 day silent retreats.
• Antar Mouna (Observing & witnessing thoughts akin to Mindfulness)
• Ajapa Japa (Psychic Passage & Mantra)
• Kaya Sthairyam (Body awareness & concentration) inc. Tree Meditation
• Trataka (using candle flame)
• Aum Chanting and Mantra (akin to Transcendental Meditation)
Yoga Nidra
A deep relaxation technique
Yoga Nidra is a simple yet profound guided relaxation technique experienced lying down. Created by Sw. Satyananda based on an ancient tantric practice, it involves a systematic relaxation and purification at the physical, mental and emotional levels. Popular to relieve stress, tension, anxiety and insomnia.
Yoga Coach
Personal programs to target your needs
Individual classes and/or create a program that targets your personal needs using yoga and exercise science appraisals.
EXERCISE SCIENCE APPRAISALS
• Body Composition (BMI) and Blood Pressure
• Postural
• Strength, Endurance and Flexibility
• Diet and Lifestyle
• SWAN Analysis (Strengths, Weakness, Ambitions, Needs)
PERSONALISED DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
• Designing a balanced personal program addressing goals from the appraisals
• Goal Development (Sankalpa)
Mindfulness
Simple meditation techniques for daily life
• Mindfulness Meditation
• Walking Mindfulness
• Simple exercises to alleviate muscle and mental tensions
The Sounds of Yoga
Sound is an integral part of yoga. The syllables and vibrations used have a deeply healing effect on the body, mind and especially on the emotions.
• Om Meditation
• Chanting (repetition of ancient syllables)
• Kirtan (chanting with music)
• Nada Yoga (Sound vibration meditation) and the chakras
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