Posted by Chris Johns in News on September 28th, 2012
Long Weekend Class this Saturday 9am with Dynamic Vinyasa Flow @ Erskineville Village Church….
… no class on Monday, wishing you all a wonderful long weekend
Posted by Chris Johns in Courses on September 13th, 2012
Develop a safe, balanced yoga practice with emphasis on alignment, core awareness, breathing & relaxation techniques:
• Safety – create a safe, sustainable practice
• Balance – create a balance between stability and mobility, effort and ease
• Alignment – understand alignment in key yoga postures improving strength and flexibility
• Core awareness – learn to initiate postures from the core creating power and freedom of movement
• Breathing & relaxation techniques – lower stress, increase energy and improve sleep
Understand the basic principles of vinyasa yoga and Sun & Moon Salutations. Discover the fundamentals of standing postures, balances, twists, forward bends, backbends, hip & shoulder openers and inversions.
On completing the course you will receive a handy “Home Practice Guide” covering a 30-minute practice, with descriptions of all key poses.
Bookings and advanced payment for this course are essential as places are limited. Bookings can be made via email, in person at Yoga on Rochford or over the phone with payment by bank transfer.
For more information contact Chris via the website contact form or on 0424 459 696.
6 Week Foundation Vinyasa Yoga Course
7pm-8pm, Thurs 27 Sep – Thurs 1 Nov, $75
@ Erskineville Village Anglican Church Cnr Erskineville Road and Rochford Street, ErskinevillePosted by Chris Johns in News on June 28th, 2012
Dear yogis
I will be leaving this Sunday for Berlin where I will be teaching over the European summer and attending various yoga workshops and a yoga retreat. I can’t wait to share these yoga teachings with you on my return to Sydney mid September.
From 1 July to 15 September we will be running a reduced Winter timetable. I am very excited to announce that two fabulous, experienced teachers will be covering the 7:30pm Monday class in Erskineville whilst I am away. Sarah de Graff will cover for the next three weeks – see her bio below – and Doug Whittaker will cover for the remaining period on his return from his European yoga teaching tour.
The weather is absolutely perfect at the moment for enjoy a vigorous dynamic vinyasa yoga class. We have two heaters to keep you warm during the class. Just remember to bring along an extra layer for the relaxing Shavasana at the end of class.
As a thank you to all the lovely yogis who have been coming to yoga in Erskineville, there is a FREE winter warmer yoga glass this Thursday. Feel free to bring friends and loved ones to this free class which is guaranteed to shake off the winter blues !
Where: Yoga On Rochford, Erskineville Village Anglican Church, cnr Erskineville Rd & Rochford St, Erskineville
When: 7-8pm
Finding it difficult to make it to class, or perhaps you would like to start a home practice… this professionally produced Audio CD contained a balanced, vigorous yet calming yoga practice, with clear instructions to enable you to practice without the need for a visual guide.
The CD is only $12 and is available at the Free Thursday class, and also at the 9am Saturday class in Erskineville. There will also be some copies for sale at the Monday classes.
Please drop me a line via the website contact form if you would like to purchase a copy.
Check out the yogawallah website with more information on all of my classes in Sydney. Aside from my classes at Yoga on Rochford in Erskineville, I also teach at several locations in the inner west of Sydney … just visit the online timetable with information on all my classes. I have made a few updates over the summer break and will (slowly!) add content over the coming months including information on yoga poses, photos and also my favorite links and yoga accessories, so stay tuned.
Looking for a yoga mat, check out the Yoga Shop.
I like you, so why not like me ! 
my facebook page to keep up to date with yogawallah’s latest developments. Become part of the yogawallah community, feel free to make yoga related posts … anything from beautiful yoga images, quotes or articles, to questions to Chris.
If you would like to practice between classes, why not download my audio yoga podcast: FREE 20 minute Express Vinyasa Class.
… and finally don’t worry about being spammed, emails will be few and far between.
Namaste
Chris
“Through friendliness, kindness and compassion, strength comes”
Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras III.24
Posted by Chris Johns in Courses on April 13th, 2012
Develop a safe, balanced yoga practice with emphasis on alignment, core awareness, breathing & relaxation techniques:
• Safety – create a safe, sustainable practice
• Balance – create a balance between stability and mobility, effort and ease
• Alignment – understand alignment in key yoga postures improving strength and flexibility
• Core awareness – learn to initiate postures from the core creating power and freedom of movement
• Breathing & relaxation techniques – lower stress, increase energy and improve sleep
Understand the basic principles of vinyasa yoga and Sun & Moon Salutations. Discover the fundamentals of standing postures, balances, twists, forward bends, backbends, hip & shoulder openers and inversions.
All students who complete the course will receive a handy “Home Practice Guide” covering a 30-minute practice, with descriptions of all key poses.
Bookings and advanced payment for this course are essential as places are limited. Bookings can also be made in person at Yoga on Rochford or over the phone with payment by bank transfer.
For more information call Chris on 0424 459 696.
6 Week Foundation Vinyasa Yoga Course
7pm-8pm, Thurs 3 May – Thurs 7 Jun, $75
@ Erskineville Village Anglican Church Cnr Erskineville Road and Rochford Street, ErskinevillePosted by Chris Johns in Uncategorized on April 6th, 2012
Dear yogis, no classes this Easter Saturday or Easter Monday. Wish you all a wonderful Easter break filled with peace & joy, hope to see you in class next week !
Chris
Posted by Chris Johns in Courses on March 11th, 2012
Develop a safe, balanced yoga practice with emphasis on alignment, core awareness, breathing & relaxation techniques:
• Safety – create a safe, sustainable practice
• Balance – create a balance between stability and mobility, effort and ease
• Alignment – understand alignment in key yoga postures improving strength and flexibility
• Core awareness – learn to initiate postures from the core creating power and freedom of movement
• Breathing & relaxation techniques – lower stress, increase energy and improve sleep
Understand the basic principles of vinyasa yoga and Sun & Moon Salutations. Discover the fundamentals of standing postures, balances, twists, forward bends, backbends, hip & shoulder openers and inversions.
All students who complete the course will receive a handy “Home Practice Guide” covering a 30-minute practice, with descriptions of all key poses.
Bookings and advanced payment for this course are essential as places are limited. Bookings can also be made in person at Yoga on Rochford or over the phone with payment by bank transfer.
For more information call Chris on 0424 459 696.
6 Week Foundation Vinyasa Yoga Course
7pm-8pm, Thurs 22 Mar – Thu 26 Apr, $75
@ Erskineville Village Anglican Church Cnr Erskineville Road and Rochford Street, ErskinevillePosted by Chris Johns in Uncategorized on February 20th, 2012
I hope you have had a great start to 2012 and are back in your yoga routine. With the new Thursday evening class you can now practice up to three times a week at Erskineville, and with the free online podcast you can also start working on building a regular home practice.
I will be away until 2nd March travelling and also teaching in Berlin, and have the pleasure to introduce Niccy Swann who will be covering all three classes in Erskineville in my absence. Not only is Niccy an experienced vinyasa teacher but is also a specialist in pre and post natal yoga, kids yoga and yoga therapy. Welcome Niccy !
New Cover Teacher Niccy Swann
Niccy has been practicing yoga for over 15 years, but only over the last several years has it become an integral part of her life, including the study for her Diploma in Yoga teaching, studying under Sindar Kaur and Mark Breadner at Nature Care College.
She loves the benefits of yoga and how yoga can be useful everyday. Practicing yoga has given Niccy a feeling of more time and less stress, despite increasing commitments with work and her 4 children! She is passionate about sharing the nurturing and balancing aspects of yoga with individuals of all abilities, including the important transition stages of pregnancy and the post natal period.
She has completed further training in Kids, pre natal and post natal yoga as well as yoga for addiction, increasing her skills to work with people in all stages of their life journey.
Particular emphasis is placed on working within the individual, encouraging people to be true to themselves within their practice, taking into account their physical, mental and emotional aspects that may change on a day to day basis.
She believes skills learnt in yoga enable individuals to use these skills in everyday life to aid navigation through the increasing complexities of life!
Expressions of interest – 6 Week Foundation Vinyasa Yoga Course starting mid March
Learn the foundations of a flowing (vinyasa) yoga practice. Develop a safe, balanced yoga practice with emphasis on alignment, core awareness, breathing & relaxation techniques.
The response to the February Foundation Vinyasa Yoga Course was very positive, and I am looking at holding another course in March. Please contact me if you are interested in signing up for this course (I am currently evaluating two options, either Tuesday 7pm or Thursday 7pm). This course is ideal for both beginners and those who would like to deepen their practice.
Posted by Chris Johns in News, Yoga Classes on January 15th, 2012
* $10 per class with 3 class pass
All classes held at the Erskineville Village Anglican Church, 55 Erskineville Road (Cnr Erskineville Road & Rochford St)
Variations are given so all students can find the level of practice that is right for them.
Posted by Chris Johns in Courses on December 14th, 2011
Develop a safe, balanced yoga practice with emphasis on alignment, core awareness, breathing & relaxation techniques:
• Safety – create a safe, sustainable practice
• Balance – create a balance between stability and mobility, effort and ease
• Alignment – understand alignment in key yoga postures improving strength and flexibility
• Core awareness – learn to initiate postures from the core creating power and freedom of movement
• Breathing & relaxation techniques – lower stress, increase energy and improve sleep
Understand the basic principles of vinyasa yoga and Sun & Moon Salutations. Discover the fundamentals of standing postures, balances, twists, forward bends, backbends, hip & shoulder openers and inversions.
All students who complete the course will receive a handy “Home Practice Guide” covering a 30-minute practice, with descriptions of all key poses.
Bookings and advanced payment for this course are essential as places are limited. Bookings can also be made in person at Yoga on Rochford or over the phone with payment by bank transfer. December early-bird special price available until 5pm Friday 30th December.
For more information call Chris on 0424 459 696.
Posted by Chris Johns in Uncategorized on October 14th, 2011
“Now the practice of yoga begins (Atha yoga anushasanam).” Patanjali’s Yoga Sutra, 1.1
Yoga is in the here and now. The practice of yoga begins from the present moment, no matter the current state of your mind or physical body. Your mind may be calm, or may be busy and full of thoughts. Your body may be healthy, or you may be feeling weak and unprepared. Do not judge yourself, yoga is always ready for you !!
The best time to start your yoga practice is now !
Spring is here, and the summer holidays are only a few months away. What better time that now to start a regular yoga practice to calm the mind and open & strengthen the body before the holiday season.
Its great to be back !
Many thanks and blessings to Cath and Penny for their wonderful classes over the last 4 months.
After a fabulous 4 months of teaching & training in Berlin, I am very excited to be back in Sydney and teaching at Yoga on Rochford as from Saturday 15 October. My first class will be Yoga Flow on Saturday 9am, followed by Dynamic Vinyasa on Monday at 7:30pm.
I had the opportunity to do workshops with a range of world renowned yoga instructors including David Swenson (US – Astanga), Rusty Wells (US – Vinyasa/Flow) and Jivamukti teachers Yogeswari (Switzerland), Dechan Thurman (US), Cat Alip-Douglas (US/UK), Anja Knuesel (Germany). Here’s a photo of me at one of David’s workshops… orange shirt in the front row for those that didn’t recognise me !!
All classes are now held in the beautifully renovated uplifting church space. There is plenty of space and as a bonus the fabulous new doors have also been installed to separate the space from the foyer area.
Dynamic Vinyasa, Mondays 7:30 – 8:30pm
Yoga flow, Saturdays 9-10am
Holy Trinity Church & Hall, 2 Rochford St Erskineville
$12 drop in, 3 for $30 multi-class pass available
byo yoga mat or check out the website yoga shop to purchase a mat
Variations are given so all students find the level of practice that is right for them. Suitable for all levels including beginners.
For more details including a map, click here
Join my facebook group to keep up to date with yogawallah’s latest developments. Become part of the yogawallah community, feel free to make yoga related posts … anything from beautiful yoga images, quotes or articles, to questions to Chris.
Namaste
Chris
“There is no power greater than right action in the present moment.”
Vasistha
