At the very heart of Yoga is a calling to return to true essence.
To know what you are, beyond name, history and form, is one of the fundamental principles of Yoga. To gently peel back the layers of identity and reveal your pure luminous self is a gift to yourself and all beings everywhere. This is a life well spent.
A holistic approach to yoga can dissolve the illusion of separation, isolation and human suffering. It clears the cluttered mind allowing us to embrace impermanence and change, to recognise our full potential and to truly live in harmony with everything and everyone.
“Know Thyself” is our mantra.
To support you, our teachings are underpinned by the five foundational teaching pillars of:
Self Enquiry
Meditation & Contemplation
Yoga Asana & Pranayama
Sacred Silence
Ritual
Westside Yoga was born in September 2016, out of a deep calling to return to the foundational fundamentals of Yoga, that is, the dissolving of the ego and reconnection to Self. Here mindfulness, meditation, yogic philosophy, pranayama and self enquiry are as equally part of the foundations of the studio as asana practice.
We are built on strong and genuine connections with our community. Here there is no separation between teacher and student.
We teach with open hearts, grounded intentions and deep respect. Our teachers are highly trained, committed to their own practice and self growth, love what they do, and teach from personal experience of yogic principles. Our classes are inclusive, connected, and mindful. They are designed to reconnect the body, mind and spirit. We use the asana practice to quieten the mind, and through this subtly inviting you to return to your natural and harmonious essence.
Our intention is to maintain an environment where each and every student feels safe and supported in exploring a more connected, content and mindful way of life. There is no judgement and no expectation. You are welcomed regardless of experience, age, s*x or history. Here the stress of daily life can be put into perspective ultimately allowing healing, release and connection.
Over time and with awareness the gap between doing yoga, and being yoga, dissolve into one.
With gratitude and love we welcome you to this community and shala.
Mark, Lyndal and the Westside Teaching Team.
