Yoga of the Heart Pacific Palms

Yoga of the Heart, founded by Vickie Gerken, is situated in the beautiful Pacific Palms region on the mid North Coast of New South Wales Australia.

The physical benefits of yoga being increased vitality, strength and flexibility, have been well documented over the centuries.

In nature, the sun nourishes our planet supplying vital energy to all life. In essence our own hearts are a reflection of the sun, spreading vitality and nourishment within.

By synchronisation of our breath and asana (yoga posture) our mind naturally calms, allowing us to connect to our Hearts. Through this connection we access the abundance of love, happiness and wisdom that lies within.

In the west the emotional and spiritual benefits are often forgotten or misunderstood. Yoga of the Heart brings these benefits to the classes to integrate the whole experience, leaving students with a complete feeling of inner peace and wellbeing.

Your Teacher

Vickie is a fully qualified Hatha Yoga teacher graduating from the Anahata School of Universal Yoga in Sydney. Her international teaching and mentoring over 25 years combined with her passion for personal development, gives Vickie a rich background for helping people achieve their health and happiness.

Offering her own unique blend of ancient yoga practices, Vickie`s classes are both fluid and meditative. This balance of gentle flowing movement, with time to deepen into a stretch, supports a stronger flow of energy, improving flexibility and strength. The session finishes with a beautiful relaxation for deep healing and inner reflection.

Vickie is a warm, friendly and caring teacher that honours and supports individual needs.

Having studied for 5 years at Acu Energetics, Accurate Energy Medicine, has deepened Vickie`s knowledge and understanding of mind and physical body connections. To reach our full potential its imperative to unlock negative habitual patterns that keep us stuck creating physical pain and lower our level of health and happiness.

Vickie is also a qualified Mindfulness Meditation teacher accredited with the Ian Gawler Institute Yarra Valley Victoria.

Qualified also in Yoga Therapy with Jean Campbell Yoga Shala Melbourne.

Qualified in children’s yoga with ‘Yoga for kids’ - Magic Monkey Sydney.

Vickie and her partner David Flakelar are trained in therapeutic massage with Discover Massage Australia. They combine these massages with kidney balances to release stress from the body, providing support and rejuvenation to the kidneys and adrenals.
Member of Massage Association Australia

Current in Senior First Aid

Current in Bronze medallion - volunteer patrol member with Pacific Palms Surf Life Saving Club

Completed Reiki I and Reiki II

Completed many workshops over the past 15 years on core stability, partnering, adjusting, alignment so you know you are in safe experienced hands… Forever a grateful student of yoga.