Teacher Profiles

 

Nadia Viglianti

Nadia Viglianti is the principal teacher at Yoga Freedom. Beginning her yoga journey in 1977, Nadia has trained extensively throughout Italy, India, USA, and Australia, and has been teaching Hatha Yoga since 2004.

Nadia’s yoga classes are a combination of yoga poses, stretches, and gentle breathing exercises, infused with a supporting guidance in developing a positive attitude toward yourself and the present moment. You will be inspired to take the teaching off the mat into your day to day life.

The classes conclude with the practice of Savasana (relaxation pose) in which you are guided into a deep relaxation, leaving you with a complete sense of wellbeing.

Nadia is a member of Yoga Australia teachers Association Level 2.

Mobile: 0400 008 023

 

Sue Chivilo

Sue was initially drawn to yoga during her pregnancies 12 years ago. She returned to the mat in her forties after acknowledging the gym and pounding the pavement were causing repetitive injuries.

Through yoga, Sue has found greater physical and mental strength both on and off the mat, leading her to study yoga.  She qualified as a Level 1 Purna yoga teacher through Byron Yoga Centre in NSW.  Purna (integrated) yoga is Hatha based yoga with a focus on alignment and incorporating yoga philosophy on the mat and in daily life. A perfect holistic approach for a modern lifestyle.

Sue is also a certified kids yoga teacher through Rainbow Kids Yoga (RKY).

Sue brings warmth and enthusiasm to her classes with a focus on enjoyment and safe stretching in a relaxed and encouraging environment. Get into contact with Sue directly via email at info@yogafreedom.com.au or telephone her on  0414 829 428

Helen Ponder

Helen is a Buddhist practitioner and meditation teacher.
Helen’s Meditation + Mindfulness class will bring you to full relaxation while focusing on mindful breathing. Mindful breathing brings calmness and clarity to the mind. Helen likes to remind us of a quote by Thich Nhat Hanh, the popular zen master:

“Breathing in this way can make you feel really wonderful inside.”

The Meditation + Mindfulness class is designed to create a safe space where people can feel comfortable sharing their experiences with meditation, feel supported on their journey and receive guidance to inner peace. The teachings will bring the participant gently to a quiet space within through gentle stretches, breathing exercise, meditation and full body relaxation.

Mobile: 0425 794 023

Meditation and Relaxation with Helen Term 1, 2017

Gravitate towards your own centre of peace and calm with the practice of Natural, Effortless Meditation.

Unwind the mind, and the body will follow.

Class Format: Welcome
Effortless Meditation (~15mins)
Simple Stretches
Full Body Relaxation Meditation
Relaxation + Conclusion.

Meditation and Relaxation with Helen will be for 6 weeks in Term 1, 2017 on Thursday morning at 9.30am. starts February 2nd and concludes on March 9th.

Cost: $15 Casual or $10 a week for a 6 Week Term Card ($60)

All welcome.

Helen Ponder
Meditation Teacher

Email: rednoph@gmail.com
Mob: 0425 79 4023

 

Helen Stratus

Helen has been teaching Yoga and Creative Dance to children for six years and has been regularly practicing both during that time.  She has completed both her Creative Dance and Yoga training under the guidance of Peter Hockey of Mangala Studios of Yoga and Creative Dance. Prior to teaching yoga and dance, Helen worked in the I.T. industry.

Helen feels that her training has provided her with an understanding of the true essence of yoga. Her training has been greatly inspired by the teachings of TKV Desikachar, son of Sri T Krishnamacharya who strongly emphasized the concept of vinyasa krama – structuring a yoga practice intelligently, using a step by step approach.

Within her class, the yoga principle of ‘sthira’ and ‘’sukha’ (steadiness and comfort) are greatly emphasized for each individual. All asanas are gradually moved into, using a sequential approach that uses the breath as the link. Helen sees the entire class as a meditation. The focus is on the spirit that is created by the practice, rather than the achievement of the ‘perfect’ asana. Her aim is to encourage each student to be really ‘present’ during their practice so that they can feel the inner peace that yoga brings.

Helen is a Level 1 member of Yoga Australia. Helen’s classes are beginner to intermediate and consist of asana, pranayama and relaxation.

Mobile: 0408 558 880