Yoga with Paula

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Yoga is more than an exercise programme: it is a guide for living which embraces physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health. Yoga therefore encourages us to attend to our well-being on all levels.

Without the distraction of less-than-optimal health, physical and mental energy can be directed in a positive and powerful way, ultimately leading to strength, stability, contentment and equanimity.

Typically included in a general class with Paula is asana practice (postures which stretch and strengthen muscles whilst also toning the nervous system, glands, organs, digestion, circulation); pranayama (breathing practices which strengthen the lungs, calm the mind and balance energy flow); and Yoga Nidra (deep relaxation to renew, recover, relax and rejuvenate).

Paula's focus is managing stress, having first come to Yoga whilst working in the deadline-driven publishing industry. Often stress starts in the mind and culminates in the body, and Yoga lovingly provides tools that we can use to bring about positive change.

Class Info

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General classes - morning and evening

Suitable for men and women of all fitness levels, including beginners, as classes are tailored to suit the participants

Teen classes

Have fun while stretching and strengthening - learn how to manage stress - improve concentration - develop the inner confidence to avoid peer pressure - relax and be still

Individual lessons

An individual lesson is tailored to suit your needs. Work with problem areas to improve flexibility and strength, reduce pain, stress, fatigue and burnout, or alternatively complement your sports training regime in order to increase flexibility and focus, reduce injury risk, positively direct energy and find balance

Corporate

Refresh your staff with a regular lunch-time Yoga class to avoid that low mid-afternoon ebb, or book a session as a team-building event. Improve concentration, release tension, alleviate repetitve strain injuries and develop a positive, co-operative team environment


About Paula

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Paula has been practising Yoga since 1994 and teaching on the Gold Coast since 2000. She completed her training with the International Yoga Teachers Association, Inc. under the mentorship of Integral Yoga teacher Laurene Hassard.

Paula has attended training workshops with TKV Desikachar and Donna Farhi; conducted Yoga workshops with fellow IYTA teacher Fuyuko Sawamura-Toyota; and mentored Yoga trainees through the IYTA teacher training programme.

Paula has two sons and, along with her husband, is a keen motorcyclist, an avid reader and a wishful traveller. She enjoys water-skiing, bush-walking, music and languages and is currently studying Grade 8 piano.

Memberships and qualifications:

International Yoga Teachers' Association, Inc (Dip.IYTA)
Yoga Australia (YA) Level 1 teacher
Dip.Swedish Massage and
Cert.Shiatsu (Academy of Natural Therapies)
B.Bus (Accounting)