Yoga Enlightenment: enlightened mind, body and spirit
* High quality mat and chair yoga practices. * Small group and 1:1 Yoga Therapy. * Mentoring and training for Yoga Teachers. * Inclusive and accessible yoga for all ages and stages. * Trauma informed teaching. * Memory maintenance (dementia prevention) elements included.
Group Yoga Classes/Yoga Therapy
Chair Yoga (all levels - 1 hour) Chair Yoga is a gentle form of seated yoga that allows people of all ages, levels of fitness and experience to participate in and enjoy the benefits of yoga practice.  Chair Yoga is suitable for people recovering from illness or injury, pre/post natal, those with a lack of mobility or poor balance and people looking for gentle exercise. Each class commences with centering and a warm up and ends with breath practice, meditation and relaxation.  Core Yoga (all levels - 1 hour) Core yoga is a blend of yoga and pilates postures designed to improve core (back/abdominal) strength, flexibility and well being. The practice increases awareness of the posture and the breath. Great for people who spend long periods sitting or standing, as well as people wishing to address stress or tension. Each class commences with centering and a warm up and ends with breath practice, meditation and relaxation.  Gentle Mat Yoga (all levels - 1 hour) Gentle Yoga is an accessible practice blending chair and mat postures. The chair can be used as a prop throughout the practice. This practice is perfect for beginners or people looking for a slower/more controlled practice. Each class commences with centering and a warm up and ends with breath practice, meditation and relaxation.  Flow Yoga (all levels - 1 hour) Flow yoga combines classic yoga postures with vinyasas to warm the body and create a flowing practice. This class includes standing and floor sequences to benefit the entire body, improve strength, balance, flexibility and assist well being. Each class commences with centering and a warm up and ends with breath practice, meditation and relaxation. ​Yoga Therapy A small group or 1:1 holistic partnership approach to improved health and wellbeing. With daily practice, yoga therapy can empower individuals to improve their health through the specific and regular application of the teachings and practices of yoga. Yoga tools prescribed to support health may include (but are not limited to) postures, breath practices, mindfulness, meditation, chanting, supported rest and lifestyle changes. As it takes time to explore a specific issue and to establish an effective practice, 3 sessions of Yoga Therapy are required. Review sessions can then be undertaken as desired. What happens in Yoga Therapy? 1. We begin the intake process with a form seeking background information about the client and the lifestyle. The client will be asked to identify an issue to be addressed in Yoga Therapy and also a goal that the client wishes to achieve. We then meet (in person or online) to explore the identified issue in more detail. A Yoga Therapy practice will be devised and practiced with supervision. Modifications to the practice may be made following observation from the Therapist and feedback from the client. The client leaves the intake session with a short, tailored daily practice. 2. After 1-2 weeks, the first review session is held to explore the effect of the practice and to make modifications. The practice is supervised and the Therapist makes changes to the practice based on observation and client feedback. The client leaves the first review session with a short, tailored daily practice. 3. After 3-4 weeks, the second review session is held. Again, the Therapist observes the practice, gathers feedback and makes changes to the practice based on the needs and goal of the client. The client leaves the second review session with a short, tailored daily practice. 4. Ongoing review sessions can be booked on a monthly basis as required.
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Schedule
Term 4 Practices: Week 1 and 2 (starting 14/10 and 21/10) - all practices at Coombs Community Centre (110 Woodberry Ave, Coombs). Weeks 3-9 - all practices at Weston Creek Community Centre (Parkinson St, Weston). Week 5 (starting 11/11) - no practices (conference attendance). Chair Yoga - Monday 3-4pm - In person from 14/10/24-9/12/24. Core Yoga - Monday 5.30-6.30pm In person from 14/10/24-9/12/24. Gentle Yoga (Chair/Mat) - Wednesday 3-4pm - In person from 16/10/24-11/12/24. Flow Yoga - Thursday 5.30-6.30pm - In person from 17/10/24-12/12/24. All practices must be booked at: https://YogaEnlightenmentClassSchedule.as.me/
Bookings close 1 hour before practice. No late entry to classes. Please bring your own mat and props. For information about practices or for assistance with bookings, please contact Robyn (0432 778 271) or robyn@yogaenlightenment.com.au
About your therapist/teacher - Robyn Lewis Qualifications/training: B Ed (Specialist Physical Education) Master Human Services Graduate Certificate Yoga Therapy (Yoga Therapy Institute) Vinyasa Flow Yoga (Trinity Yoga) Bedside Yoga (Molly Lannon Kenny) Chair Yoga (Knoff Yoga) Core Yoga (Trinity Yoga) Ayurveda (Trinity Yoga) Children's Yoga (Rainbow Kids) Yin Yoga (IYTA) Mindfulness and Meditation (Flourish) Easy Moves for Active Ageing - Level 2 Accessible Yoga (Accessible Yoga) Trauma Aware (Trauma Sensitive Yoga) Dementia Essentials (Dementia Australia) Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (Diversional Therapy Australia/University College London) Memory Maintenance Yoga (Soma Yoga Institute) Yoga Nidra (Soma Yoga Institute) Current study - PhD by research - Small-scale Residential Dementia Care (University of Canberra) Other details: Member Yoga Australia - Level 3/Senior - Council of Advisors/Registered Mentor/Registered Yoga TherapistFully insured Current First Aid Certificate/CPR Certificate 4 - Training and Assessment Churchill Fellow 2020 WWVP/National Criminal History Check ABN: 79 679 286 068
2024 PRICES Yoga Classes Booked single classes $12 general/$10 concession (using Paypal) Class passes 10 Class - $100 general/$80 concession (using EFT - contact me for bank details) 5 Class - $55 general/$45 concession (using EFT - contact me for bank details) Concession = full time students, >60 years, concession card holders. (contact me for redeem codes). 1:1 Yoga - In person in Canberra (your home) or online, practice tailored to your needs. Includes suggested home practice. 1 hour for $75. Yoga Therapy In person - small group Yoga Therapy (maximum of 6 people) - 3 x 1 hour sessions including home practices for $80. In person in Canberra (your home) or online - 1:1 Yoga Therapy - 1 x 90 minute intake and 2 x 45 minute review sessions including home practices for $200. Following the 3 session block, review sessions of 45 minutes-1 hour are $75. Mentoring for Yoga Teachers - in person in Canberra or online $75 per hour.
About Yoga Enlightenment
What is yoga?Yoga is a practice or philosophy that has the potential to unite the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual aspects of the whole person. Yoga has been practiced for 5,000 years and was originally handed down from teacher to student. The ancient practices have been adapted to suit the western environment and challenges facing modern day people. The study of yoga incorporates elements of our relationships with others, personal conduct, physical postures, control of the breath, use of the senses, focus, meditation and finally, enlightenment.
PhilosophyPeople are drawn to yoga for many different reasons. Some may be focussed on the physical practice, others need to improve the control of their breath or improve wellbeing by controlling stress. Yoga can respond to each of these needs and bring great benefits to your life. Yoga Enlightenment students are invited to explore their own practice and pursue their personal goals. By bringing the awareness to the mind, body and breath, students can remove themselves from the stresses of modern life and move the body in a thorough and systematic way. The individual differences, beliefs and objectives of each student are respected at all times. Students will be encouraged and offered suggestions but are never forced. Self awareness and self correction are valued more than physical manipulation by the teacher.
MissionTo provide professional, safe, effective and enjoyable yoga practices for students of all ages, levels of experience and fitness. All practices are planned, student-centred, evidence-based and high quality. A range of practice options are available to ensure that yoga is accessible and inclusive for all. Students are encouraged to work at an appropriate level to ensure a safe and effective practice.
By providing a well rounded practice incorporating elements of strength, flexibility, balance, coordination and relaxation, students have an opportunity to explore and benefit from a deeper experience.
Policies1. Payment is to be made in advance or at the time of practice unless other arrangements are agreed to by the teacher.2. Sponsored places are available for genuine financial need. Available on application to the teacher.3. A signed medical /registration form must be completed and submitted prior to the first practice. Any changes to a medical condition must be advised to the teacher. Agreement to terms and conditions is required before each practice.4. Students should not practice if sick or injured.5. 5 and 10 class passes can be carried over from term to term. They can also be shared.6. Practice will be conducted at stated start and finish times. Entry after the start time is not permitted. 7. Receipts are provided on request.8, Classes are conducted in term blocks aligned with ACT public schools, unless otherwise advised. 9. Children may practice yoga if 12 years or older, accompanied by a parent and if the child has the physical, mental and emotional ability to manage a yoga class.
FOR YOGA TEACHERS
Online (Zoom) Chair Yoga Professional Development​
​For yoga teachers (minimum 200 hour trained)
In this post graduate teacher training course, you will learn how to teach chair yoga to a wide range of students including those in general community groups, corporate, schools and aged care environments.
This training will provide participants with the skills, techniques and knowledge to enable you to immediately expand your business to teach yoga to the large (and rapidly growing) proportion of the community that cannot or choose not to practice yoga on a mat.
Chair yoga is an accessible form of yoga that can be practiced by people of all ages and abilities and incorporates all elements of a traditional yoga practice to support the physical, mental, social, emotional and spiritual wellbeing of students.
This course is delivered by Robyn Lewis, a level 3 Yoga Australia registered teacher. Robyn’s extensive yoga teaching experience includes vinyasa flow, core yoga, gentle yoga, chair yoga and children’s yoga. Robyn currently teaches the full range of chair yoga forms from gentle chair through to chair-mat blends to groups and one on one clients.
With a background as a high school teacher and corporate manager, Robyn has created an engaging and relevant post graduate yoga teacher training course in line with the principles of adult learning. The course draws on the existing knowledge and experience of participants as yoga teachers and focuses on the theory and practice of the various forms of chair yoga.
Modules in the course include Evidence of Need (demographics); Technical Study; Philosophy, Lifestyle and Ethics; Anatomy and Physiology of Specialty Groups; Teaching Methodology; Class Management; Teaching Practice; Business of Chair Yoga.
Assessment of competency is by full attendance and participation in contact elements and completion of non-contact elements (chair yoga practice, application of in course leaning and planning, teaching and reflecting tasks). Participants will receive a certificate of completion when non-contact elements are complete and can claim CPD points (Yoga Australia). #1 module - for upgrade only - by application = 12.5 hours # 2 modules - foundation plus 1 other module = 25 hours # 3 modules - foundation plus 2 other modules = 37.5 hours # 4 modules - foundation plus 3 other modules = 50 hours
Next PD - January 2025 Choose from the following ONLINE (Zoom) modules: 1. Module 1 - Foundations of Chair Yoga (Required) PLUS module 2 (and/or), 3 (and/or) 4 2. Module 2 - Chair Yoga for General Community groups 3. Module 3 - Chair Yoga for Residential Aged Care/Dementia 4. Module 4 - Chair Yoga for Corporate/School groups
For a detailed overview, dates, costs, bookings and enquiries – contact Robyn - phone 0432 778 271 or email robyn@yogaenlightenment.com.au
  • PD Testimonials

  • (Canberra) - April 2017 - in person
  • Thank you for such a rich 4 days of learning. Loved getting to know everyone
  • Big thanks for delivering such a rich course. It was lovely to connect with the group, the great energy and sharing that occurred
  • I really enjoyed the course and the diversity of the practical hours I ended up experiencing. Thank you for your guidance and support
  • Thank you, it is rewarding to be able to offer yoga to people who may have thought it was too hard for them to try
  • You created a safe and supportive atmosphere that fostered a great feel in the group
  • Lovely teaching, well planned and executed, great way of bringing the group together – warmth, light
  • The course was great in reinforcing previous learning and teaching new skills
  • Was wonderfully structured, such thought and skill applied to every part of the course
  • (Canberra) - August 2017 in person
  • Heartiest thanks for providing as great knowledge and making as aware about the broad scope in Chair Yoga
  • Thank you so much Robyn for giving up your time to give us the opportunity to undertake this training to both enhance our mat work and to allow us to offer more opportunities for people to access yoga
  • Such a good community atmosphere was fostered
  • Very happy I decided to do this course
  • You provided an exceptional workbook
  • The course was really good and knowledgeable
  • A very thoughtful course, good structure. Each class led you to the next level, an excellent course.
  • Everything was fantastic, I really enjoyed the course
  • (Adelaide) - January 2018 - in person
  • Excellent - very impressive content and very comprehensive
  • I loved being able to practice teaching every day, especially in the group setting
  • Really appreciated the discussion about business and money etc. Sometimes this is not covered in yoga trainings
  • The Chair Yoga Course was one of the most informative, inclusive and expansive courses I have done. Robyn's attention to detail and complete commitment to our learning the material was amazing. This is a must do course and essential knowledge for all yoga teachers who aspire to work with anyone requiring support from a chair (Canberra) - April 2019 - in person
  • I have to say that the course was one of the best I have done post teacher training. It has really helped me see where I can streamline my class plans and personal practice and has given me so many new ideas and tools to draw on.
  • I really appreciated the opportunity to hear insights from other Yogis - I feel very nourished and believe that Chair Yoga had unlimited potential to bring the gift of yoga to a very broad cross section of the community. August 2020 - online
  • It has been a wonderful course and I am looking forward to completing all post course tasks. I will use them as a way to motivate me and get the ball rolling towards sourcing work in my local area.
  • I have really enjoyed the course and already used many of the elements during both my mat classes and private classes. It was so helpful to cover the business aspects as well – perhaps like many teachers, I tend to focus more on teaching a good class than how to build the business side. The post course teaching practise really improved my confidence in presenting this type of class as I gradually "made it my own". It was also really nice to share my passion for yoga with some people who might not otherwise have tried it. January 2021 - online
  • I really enjoyed the course. My worry now is whether the standard of other online courses are going to match your high standard.
  • I would highly recommend this PD to anyone wanting to expand their options as a yoga teacher and branch into chair yoga.
  • Thank you again for such an informative and inspirational course, best one I've done so far.
  • Thanks again for the experience you created in the Chair Yoga Course. We all learnt so much and have been inspired to take our teaching to populations often forgotten in yoga circles. October 2021 - online
  • I would like to thank you for delivering such an in depth and comprehensive chair yoga course. I have to say that I'm inspired not just by the knowledge you pass on but by your deep caring for your clients that becomes evident in your sharing about your career.
  • I thoroughly enjoyed my learning journey with you, and the time you spent in preparing our group to go forward and begin making this a working business. It has given me the confidence to get started.
  • Thanks so much for the course. The content was very thorough. I did wonder how it was going to take three days, but I can see that having that time allowed us to see the subtleties of chair yoga and the needs of different cohorts. I'm in awe that you managed to hold our attention over three big days on Zoom! But I think that the explanation of techniques, hearing your experiences, the exploration of chair yoga beyond the postures and working with the other participants (in spite of our being hundreds or thousands of kilometres apart) meant that we all had a meaningful learning experience. February 2023 - online
  • This is the only PD I know of in Australia that has the pre requisite of being a yoga teacher which then allows the integration of all the lovely yogic tools, philosophy and traditions into our practices which sets this course apart.

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Contact
For more information about classes or for booking enquiries, please contact Robyn by phone ​(0432 778 271) or email robyn@yogaenlightenment.com.au