Unity Yoga

16/03/2026

Just two weeks left for the Super Early Bird registration for my September 11-13 yoga retreat.

In this retreat I'll be leading you through an exploration of the lines of myofascia, as defined by Thomas Myers of "Anatomy Trains" fame.

Supported, as always, by accessible intentions to help us remember our deepest presence as we practice.

A Spring retreat is a beautiful vehicle to carry us out of winters stillness into a dynamic expression of life, as life literally unfolds around us.

Join us for asana, meditation, pranayama, sound bath, and non-dual philosophy.

Cozy cottages and spectacular coastal walks to watch the whales pass by on their annual migration.
All details at: https://unityyoga.com.au/events/

08/03/2026

As I’ve been posting recently about my upcoming September yoga retreat, I thought I should introduce myself, for those of you who only know me as ‘Unity Yoga’.

My name is Christine du Fresne, and I’ve been practising hatha yoga for about 40 years and teaching for over 35 years. And I’ve been studying yoga philosophy with my teacher, Carlos Pomeda for about 16 years.

So, an experienced teacher, and an ‘older’ teacher now at 78. But being ‘older’ doesn’t diminish teaching and practicing; actually I think it enhances both. I’m much more relaxed and open than I was 40 years ago, and acceptance has become more of a way of life than a challenging practice. I still do handstands.

So who did I train with? What’s my ‘style’?

I began in the Iyengar tradition and completed a Level 1 training with a senior Iyengar teacher in Sydney, although I didn’t move on to certification. Instead, I taught around various studios for some years before taking off to travel the world for two years, teaching a bit here and there as I went.

When I returned I trained with another teacher who had just been introduced to the Anusara method of yoga practice - a practice founded in both alignment-based asana and non-dual philosophy. It struck the right note with me, and I completed a 4-year apprenticeship with him, becoming a certified Anusara teacher in 2009.

I had two studios in Sydney, then moved up to Bulahdelah in 2014 to a house my daughter and I built. I still live here in this beautiful straw bale house, teaching a Friday morning class in Bulahdelah, hosting Carlos for study groups and running a retreat each year.

And that’s enough.

I love the retreats.
This year it’s closer to home, close to Sydney and close to an airport for those from a disance.

So come and join us in Port Stephens; practice with us, relax with us and enjoy the beaches on our free afternoon.
You’ll meet some wonderful people.

You can see all the retreat details on my Events page via the link in my bio.

08/03/2026

As I've been posting recently about my upcoming September yoga retreat, I thought I should introduce myself, for those of you who only know me as 'Unity Yoga'.

My name is Christine du Fresne, and I've been practising hatha yoga for about 40 years and teaching for over 35 years. And I've been studying yoga philosophy with my teacher, Carlos Pomeda for about 16 years.

So, an experienced teacher, and an 'older' teacher now at 78. But being 'older' doesn't diminish teaching and practicing; actually I think it enhances both. I'm much more relaxed and open than I was 40 years ago, and acceptance has become more of a way of life than a challenging practice. I still do handstands.

So who did I train with? What's my 'style'?
I began in the Iyengar tradition and completed a Level 1 training with a senior Iyengar teacher in Sydney, although I didn't move on to certification. Instead, I taught around various studios for some years before taking off to travel the world for two years, teaching a bit here and there as I went.

When I returned I trained with another teacher who had just been introduced to the Anusara method of yoga practice - a practice founded in both alignment-based asana and non-dual philosophy. It struck the right note with me, and I completed a 4-year apprenticeship with him, becoming a certified Anusara teacher in 2009.

I had two studios in Sydney, then moved up to Bulahdelah in 2014 to a house my daughter and I built. I still live here in this beautiful straw bale house, teaching a Friday morning class in Bulahdelah, hosting Carlos for study groups and running a retreat each year. And that's enough.

I love the retreats. Many of the participants are current or past students and we always have a great time.
This year it's closer to home, close to Sydney and close to an airport for those from a disance.

So come and join us in Port Stephens; practice with us, relax with us and enjoy the beaches on our free afternoon.
You'll meet some wonderful people.

Have a look at https://unityyoga.com.au/events/ to learn about our retreat.

01/03/2026

Super Early Bird investment for our September Yoga Retreat finishes at the end of March.

Join us in an exploration of both asana and meditation, in this peaceful corner of Port Stephens, just a two and a half hour drive from Sydney.

Learn how non-dual philosophy fits with your practices, and enjoy a Saturday night sound bath with Steph and Alex.

Take a glorious walk along one of the nearby beaches to see the annual whale migration, or experience part of the Tomaree Coastal Walk.

Delicious vegetarian meals by Feast Catering of Newcastle.

All details at https://unityyoga.com.au/events/

08/02/2026

Remember winter? Tucked inside, short days, perhaps a little longing to spread your wings again, move more, drop the winter diet?

A spring yoga retreat is the perfect antidote to winter's contractions, to get outdoors again and regain those light and expansive feelings.

So here's your chance.

The Oasis Centre at One Mile Beach, Port Stephens, is our venue for our September 11 - 13 retreat, with 5 acres of gardens, cozy cottages and nearby beaches to walk and watch the whales go by on their annual migration.

I will be teaching this retreat - alignment-based asana, with introductions to aspects of non-dual ta**ra, meditation and pranayama.
Steph and Alex Yates of Sound and Spirit from Newcastle will be offering a special sound bath on the Saturday night, and Tracy from Feast Catering in Newcastle will provide us with delicious vegetarian food.

It's proving popular, so take advantage of my Super Early Bird pricing and book your spot.

All details on my Events page, https://unityyoga.com.au/events/

02/02/2026

It gives me great pleasure to offer a yoga retreat in Port Stephens in September this year. Close to Newcastle and its airport, and two and a half hours drive from Sydney.

The dates are 11- 13 September, in the school holidays, and the venue is called the Oasis at One Mile Beach. https://www.theoasisonemile.com.au/

I will be teaching this retreat - alignment-based asana, with introductions to aspects of non-dual ta**ra, meditation and pranayama - and I have booked a sound bath for the Saturday night with Steph and Alex Yates of Sound and Spirit from Newcastle.

I have booked Tracy from Feast Catering in Newcastle to provide us with delicious vegetarian food.

The cottages have a downstairs private room with king bed, and a spacious loft with king bed and single beds. Partners are welcome to come and stay, even if they choose not to participate in the yoga, as there is a wealth of interesting activities in the Port Stephens area to keep them busy, and lovely beaches to walk and whale watch. Or they might choose to simply relax and enjoy the 5 acres of gardens and shady Melaleucas.

Our timetable also gives us three hours on the Saturday afternoon to do whatever we wish.

I am offering a Super Early Bird price for February and March, finishing on March 31. I already have some bookings so if you're interested, jump in as soon as you can. There are only 9 cabins in total and one is already taken.
I will accept payment plans, which we can discuss.

Have a look at all the details on my website: https://unityyoga.com.au/events/

I do hope you can come. I'm really looking forward to a spring retreat.

14/12/2025

End of year studio activity.
Two sold, with thanks to the two women who have been so complimentary about this work.
Looks like the Bathers series is ongoing!!!

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23/11/2025

Well it looks like I’m back to the Bathers series - for the time being anyway.

A potential sale is very good encouragement!!

The up side is that it gets me back into looking at figures and drawing
Looking at figures and teaching yoga is also good preparation!

And when i get the clay I’ve ordered and have finished this little series, it’s back to some relief work with figures.

Then i have to find somewhere to fire them……

07/11/2025

We had a glorious retreat in late October

Big thanks to all the enthusiastic retreaters, the wonderful Carlos Pomeda and our hosts Gymea Eco Retreat and Spa.

Next years retreat will probably be closer to home. Keep an eye out here for location and details.

27/10/2025

Carlos Pomeda's two workshops in Bulahdelah will be ONLINE and RECORDED.

If you can't make it to our little town, you won't miss out on these two insightful workshops on yoga:

The Secrets of Prāna: What is the connection between the
mind and the body? How exactly does it work? How is karma stored inside the body?
What is prāṇa, the vital energy, and how does it determine our experience each moment?
What is the subtle body and what, exactly, are the cakras?
What is kuṇḍalinī and how is it related to prāṇa and to yoga practice in general?
These are some of the questions explored in this interactive workshop. The material is not theoretical, but mostly based on over 50 years of experience in yoga and kuṇḍalinī practice.
These valuable insights help paint a cohesive, organic picture of how yoga practice works, the nature of inner purification and how karma acts from deep within the human unconscious.

Bhakti Yoga: The path of the heart, Bhakti Yoga, is a uniquely sweet form of practice in which we fill our perception with love—for the supreme, for others and for ourselves. Using the delightful examples of traditional stories from the Bhakti Yoga tradition, this workshop explores that path of love.
Join us for this inspiring investigation.

01/10/2025

Not one, not two, But THREE OPPORTUNITIES to sit with inspirational yogic studies teacher Carlos Pomeda in NSW this October.

On October 11 & 12 he will be in Bondi Beach, Sydney, for four wonderful sessions at Om House. This is open to all.
https://events.humanitix.com/yoga-wisdom-for-modern-life...

On October 14 & 15 he will be in Dulwich Hill, Sydney, at Art of Yoga for two sessions on mantra meditation. This is open to all.
Email: info.artofyoga@gmail.com

And October 23 - 26, for three days he will be exploring Hatha yoga and related traditions at our retreat, at Gymea Eco Retreat and Spa in the hinterland of Byron Bay.
There are just two rooms left for this retreat.
https://unityyoga.com.au/events/

Bookings are open for all three events.

And if you live north of Sydney? A FOURTH EVENT!!!! In Bulahdelah, on November 2nd.
cduf47@gmail.com for bookings.

22/09/2025

Sydney friends - Yoga Australia is hosting the wonderful Carlos Pomeda on the 11th and 112th of October, at OM House at Bondi Beach.
He is teaching four individual sessions on various yogic topics over the weekend, with all details on the YA site:
https://yogaaustralia.org.au/events/
Click on the flier to go to bookings.
Don't miss this chance to sit with a truly magnificent teacher.

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