WHAT’S ON AT YOUNGA YOGA STUDIO

6 WK PRENATAL YOGA + BIRTH SKILLS [SATURDAYS]

FEB 27TH COURSE [SOLD OUT]

Join Doula, Deb Young for this engaging 6 week course in yoga, birth skills & the low down on everything from safe yoga for pregnancy, yoga to keep fit, how to address pregnancy aches and pains through to strategies for a confident birth experience.

WEEK 1: Create Space + Breathe with Ease
In this lesson we focus on movements that encourage side flexion in the body. We’ll work in a flowing sequence to help give you more space + free up the muscles of respiration so you can breathe easy. You’ll walk away feeling taller, calmer and more spacious in the body and the mind.

WEEK 2: Connect with your Deep Core
Abdominal separation and lower back pain are common in pregnancy and our aim in this lesson is to help you connect with your deep core to find support and strength. Forget abdominal crunches - we’ll show you subtle yet powerful techniques to develop core strength in a safe and supported way no matter what your stage of pregnancy.

WEEK 3: Great Glutes + Stable Hips
The pelvis is usually under a lot of strain in pregnancy - as your body balances increased mobility alongside tight or achey hips as your body tries to compensate. In this sequence we’ll step it up a bit for mental strength and stamina, as well as a sequence to improve hip stability. At the end of the practice we’ll use pressure point techniques to release tension and help you ease into relaxation.

WEEK 4: Sacred Sound + Confident Communication
Your voice is the first sound that you baby recognises and a powerful tool to express your needs in pregnancy. In this sequence we’ll work with a sequence to tone the throat chakra for confident communication, release neck and shoulder tension, then practice the yoga of sound to stimulate the vagus nerve which has been shown to help the body connect with the relaxation response.

WEEK 5: Riding the Waves of Birth
The ocean wave is a common metaphor for labour. Water is fluid, soothing and helps to wash away tension. In this lesson we step it up with a flowing prenatal friendly practice to move, connect with breath and help you learn to ride the waves of pregnancy, birth and life.

WEEK 6: Yin + Tonic
The ultimate session for rest and relaxation. We’ll ease you into the practice with a soothing floor sequence to unravel tension, then ease into breathing techniques to calm the nervous system, followed by our secret massage tips and restorative postures for moms + finish with an optional foot treat.

When: Saturdays February 27th [SOLD OUT] Bookings NOW OPEN for Sat 17th April

Where: Younga Yoga Studio, 12 Thomas St, Wollongong NSW 2500 (or livestream in real time)

Time: 9.45am-10.45am

Investment: $135 (in-studio or livestream)

6 WK MUMS & BUBS YOGA THURSDAYS

STARTS MARCH 18TH

10AM CLASS > BOOKED OUT

11.30AM CLASS > 2 SPOTS LEFT

Join Deb Young (pre and postnatal yoga specialist) for this 6 week course for yourself and your baby.

For YEARS I’ve had women ask me if I had post-natal yoga for mums and bubs… and to be honest… I’ve never had the time… or was busy juggling my own little family. Now my kids are a little bit older - my schedule has opened up a bit to offer this much needed class for mums and bubs.

So in January 2021 after more than a decade of offering prenatal yoga - we will be adding in post-natal yoga to our IN-STUDIO class offerings. We are so excited for you to continue your journey through the fourth trimester + beyond with us.

ABOUT OUR MUMS AND BUBS COURSE

This 45min class will include:

•yoga postures to release upper body tension from all the feeding/holding/nursing/bed sharing that you might be doing right now

•strength work to ease slowly back to reconditioning your core and pelvic floor in a safe, gentle way

• sequences that you can do WITH or WITHOUT your baby

• a judgement free environment - poo-plosions - crying - feeding - and sleeping - all totally fine!

• ways to connect with your baby, honour your journey as a mother & connect with other women in community

• explore gentles ways to nurture your body, mind & soul in the post-partum period

After class we will gather for a cuppa & chat so you can connect with other mums and feel more human! 

IN-STUDIO [$120]

If you’re crazing the company of other humans and looking to get out of the house to do something for yourself and your baby then register for our ‘in-studio’ option.

When you sign up for our ‘in-studio’ option - you’ll also have access to this class via livestream link in weeks 2-6. We will not livestream week 1.

COVID SAFE:

We are a Covid-safe studio - and these classes will be restricted to 9 participants and their babies.

We ask that you BYO yoga mat, baby blanket etc as we do our part to reduce the risk of community transmission.

FAQS

HOW OLD SHOULD MY BABY BE? 

6 weeks - 10months (or pre-walking)

WHAT IF I MISS A CLASS? 

Due to the strict number restrictions we are unable to provide make up classes for mums n bubs BUT you can do a make lesson at a regular Younga Yoga studio or lifestream class. For those who purchase the ‘in-studio’ option - you can always join in via lifestream if you are unable to get into the actual studio. 

IS THERE PRAM ACCESS? 

Yes. There is one step down into the studio - then it’s all level from there.

DO YOU HAVE PARKING?

Metered parking is very reasonable at $1 per hour on Thomas, Market and Church Street - alternatively park in Wollongong Central and use the trip into town to grab groceries or mix and match with your other errands.

WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT?

This is a relaxed class that is as much about you moving your body - as connecting with other mums. 

It will include yoga inspired breathing & mobility, alongside postpartum strength and conditioning.

We’ll show you ways to get on your mat to nurture your own health, but also connect with your baby.

Poo-plosions, breastfeeding, crying, or sleeping babies are all to be expected!

The biggest benefit - is simply the act of coming together with other women who are all sharing the journey of motherhood with you.

ABOUT DEB + LAURA

Deb has more than 15 years experience as a yoga teacher with a Degree in Physical and Health Education (Hons) and more than a decade of experience as a pre-natal yoga teacher, has trained as a doula and is currently engaged in pre & postnatal coaching studies. 

Deb has personally experienced the post-natal journey twice and has a close relationship with many physiotherapists and postnatal health practitioners in the area. 

Laura is a graduate of the Younga Yoga Studio teacher training program and is a new mum to Sam (now 12months). Having completed her teacher training program whilst pregnant - she has a strong understanding of the needs of women in the pre and postnatal period.

WHAT IF MY BABY IS UNSETTLED?

You can feed, change or rock your baby as needed in class… or escape to the reception …. or our little oasis outside… it’s all up to you. 

Also… just a heads up - I LOVE babies… Russ calls me the baby whisperer… in fact one time I did a private session with two postnatal ladies… I held one little bubba for the whole session (asleep on my shoulder)… and the other little one slept in their pram! 

WHEN CAN I JOIN? 

Once you’re had your post-natal check up and are cleared for exercise - you are welcome to enrol! 

Every delivery is different - but usually between 6-18 weeks post-delivery is a common start time.

If you are experiencing pelvic floor issues (pain, heaviness, leaking on exertion) or are concerned about any post-delivery complications (unhealed scar tissue, bleeding etc)… we highly recommend getting an assessment from a pelvic health physiotherapist prior to recommencing exercise.

HOW LONG IS THE CLASS?

This is a 45min yoga class with 15mins to catch a cuppa afterward.

When: 10am (booked out) and 11.30am (2 spots left)

Where: Younga Yoga Studio, 12 Thomas St, Wollongong NSW 2500 (or livestream in real time)

Time: 10am-10.45am [plus cuppa & chat to conclude around 11am]

Investment: $120 (in-studio or livestream)

NEXT MUMS & BUBS COURSE STARTS:

18th March 10am > BOOKED OUT

18th March 2021 11.30am > bookings open now

6th May 2021 > bookings open soon

6 WEEK BEGINNERS YOGA COURSE STARTS MARCH 18TH

Taught by Russell Young - Exercise Physiologist - this IN-STUDIO / FACE TO FACE Beginners Course is ideal for those who have never done yoga before, may need a yoga refresher, or may be recovering from an injury.

WHAT TO EXPECT

• Learn around 25 yoga postures in detail that are common to most styles of yoga
• Learn the "why" behind yoga alignment cues
• Prevent injuries by understanding your options
• Have a chance to ask questions throughout a yoga class
• Learn ways to work with tight hips + lower back issues
• Understand how to prevent shoulder injuries in yoga
• Understand what options to choose in a regular open class as a beginner

Each week you will be guided through basic yoga postures that form the foundation for our regular vinyasa classes. We start with a skeleton version of a longer sequence and each week add in around 3 new postures - so there is lots of repetition and opportunity to ask questions and build confidence.

So that you get the most out of your experience, we provide a beginners course ebook for home practice. We set the class up in a way that everyone has direct line of sight to the teacher, and for busy courses we aim to have a second teacher on hand to provide additional adjustments and individual attention.

ABOUT RUSS YOUNG

Russ is the co-founder of Younga Yoga Studio and Accredited Exercise Physiologist with over 20 years experience in the health and fitness industry.

He has studied yoga under a range of traditional & modern teachers and has been teaching Yoga for more than 15 years.

Russ is a part time guest teacher for the Graduate School of Medicine at the University of Wollongong, where he teaches Anatomy to doctors in training. He has also taught Biomechanics, Exercise Physiology & Exercise Prescription at the University of Wollongong over the past 15 years.

INVESTMENT

$150 for 6x beginners lessons IN-STUDIO

 TIME

7:30 - 8:30pm :: Thursdays (see below for next start date)

MISSED CLASSES

A maximum of 2 missed class can be made up at any other regular class on the timetable within 2 weeks of the completion of the course.

PLEASE NOTE

If you are booking with a friend or family member please register, enrol & pay individually. Purchasing more than one ticket on a single account does not secure a place for another person. If you have any problems, please don't hesitate to give us a call on 4227 1997.

WHEN

Starts March 18th 2021

6 WK PRENATAL YOGA + BIRTH SKILLS COURSE [TUESDAYS]

CHOOSE FROM FACE TO FACE IN STUDIO + LIVE-STREAM

Join Doula, Deb Young IN-STUDIO or VIA LIVE-STREAM for this engaging 6 week course in yoga, birth skills & the low down on everything from safe yoga for pregnancy, yoga to keep fit, how to address pregnancy aches and pains through to strategies for a confident birth experience.

WEEK 1: Breathe it out, Let it go.
Whether you’re physically tired from the first trimester, struggling with energy levels in your third trimester, or just trying to keep it all together with to-do lists, running the house and maybe already looking after kids, in this lesson we look at ways to use the breath as a tool to let go of physical & emotional tension. we’ll be using the breath as a tool to let go of physical & emotional tension during pregnancy and in labour.

WEEK 2: Better than Panadol.
Tired and achey hips are a total pain in pregnancy! On one hand - everything is loosening up (which is great right!), but on the other hand your body often tries to compensate by trying to keep it all together - so hip and glute tension can be a real issue. In this lesson we look at how to protect the S.I.Joint from pregnancy discomfort, release the lower back muscles that might also be suffering, and use poses to both strengthen and release the glutes. Seriously better than panadol for tired and achey hips.

WEEK 3: Mind Over Mantra: Good Pain Healthy Pain.
If you love a strong physical practice - than today will be a little shot of pregnancy espresso for you! We’re gonna work with postures that encourage you to focus your mind, and tap into the awesome strong feminine power that you have within you to birth with confidence. There are two ways to cope with pain of labour - on one hand you can train your mind to be strong and your body to have stamina (that’s today’s lesson), and on the other hand you can practice ways to surrender and let go (we cover that in other weeks).

WEEK 4: Move Sway. Go with the Flow.
It’s easy to say ‘Go with the flow’, but a little more challenging to practise. This week we learn ways to confidently invite all the new experiences and sensations to wash over you. Replace struggle and resistance with relaxation and surrender. Whether it’s allowing the ‘no so helpful advice’ to wash over you without taking it on, or allowing the sensations of birth to get build without resistance, in the this practice we’ll explore physical ways to connect with the rhythms of labour as well as mindset techniques to just go with the flow.

WEEK 5: Open, Trusting & Aware.
It’s a quest that many women want to know - how do I get my baby in a good position for birth? In this lesson we will practice a sequence to help move your baby down into the pelvis. If your baby is breech we will show you ways to help give your baby room to turn instead of bring them further down. As well as showing you the things you CAN do to help - we’ll also tap into ways that you can visualise your body being more open, trusting and aware.

WEEK 6: Yoga Mamma Sanctuary: Taking Time Out & Honouring this Pregnancy
Today is all about honouring your pregnancy & taking time out for yourself. If you feel rushed, tired, or at all stressed - you will LOVE this practice. We start with some delicious sitting postures to help you connect your body & breath and awaken the side body to create space. Then move into a wonderful restorative practice to help you connect with ultimate rest - this is great practice for tired mummas who feel like energising without doing too much!

When: Tuesdays from March 23rd

Where: Younga Yoga Studio, 12 Thomas St, Wollongong NSW 2500 (or livestream in real time)

Time: 4.30pm-5.30pm

Investment: $135 (in-studio or livestream) / $99 (livestream only)

200 HR YOGA TEACHER TRAINING :: JULY - OCTOBER 2020

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL REGISTER BY APR 30TH TO SAVE $500 OFF THE FULL RATE

 SHARING 14 YEARS EXPERIENCE AS STUDIO OWNERS

In 2006, we started Wollongong's first yoga studio and the beginnings of a thriving yoga community. We discovered a way to bring our passions together for a fulfilling career and help others live a happier, healthier more balanced life.

We still teach around 350+ students each week, run international yoga retreats, and work with students one on one in a rehab context. Along the way we built an online yoga program for pregnancy, had two gorgeous kids of our own and put the theory of yoga to the test to live a balanced family life.

With our expertise in Yoga, Exercise Physiology, Anatomy, Prenatal Yoga + consistent personal practice - this is a teacher training grounded in experience and something we are thrilled to share with you.

WHAT LAST YEAR’S TRAINEES HAD TO SAY…

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