Yoga Shala Space

07/11/2023

I am thrilled to be offering some Prenatal Yoga classes at the beautiful Living Centre in East Melbourne. All pregnant bodies warmly welcome.....bookings and more information via https://www.livingevents.info/prenatalyoga.html
Or contact Michelle on 0415 981 969

24/09/2023

SPRING SEASONAL YOGA & MEDITATION RETREAT
SUNDAY OCTOBER 29TH, 10am - 6pm
North Warrandyte

Please join me, and Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner and acupuncturist Bianca Dansie, for a very special Spring immersive retreat focusing on the Liver and Gall Bladder, the organs governed by the Wood element and the Spring season.

I am so excited to be sharing this intimate day of yoga, meditation, ancient TCM teachings and delicious seasonal food with you! It will be a beautiful, safe and heart warming container in which to gather and feed all the senses, a place and space to practice, contemplate, and most importantly, rest deeply into the compassionate embrace of Spring. Spaces are limited and filling quickly, so please contact me at yogashalaspace@gmail.com if you have any questions. We do have an early bird special until September 29th, and all bookings are via Shen Space.
https://shenspace.co/shenspaceretreats/shenspacespringretreat

warm spring time blessings,
michelle

03/10/2022

SPRING YIN DEEP STILLNESS PRACTICE
Sunday October 30th, 2 - 5pm, live via Zoom
$70/$50

Well it has been awhile, but I am very happy to be offering another of our well loved seasonal Yin Deep Stillness practices, this time in honour of the Spring season and all its glory. The sweet sound of birds nesting, the scent of blossoms, the gentle warmth of the sun(between the rain!), spring always brings with it a sense of renewal, optimism and fresh ideas and inspiration. Yet despite the undeniable 'growth' that is all around us in nature, we, with these human bodies, minds and hearts, can sometimes need a little encouragement and help in moving into the new season with as much ease and grace as the natural world!

So please join me in welcoming in these changes on October 30th, 2-5PM, when we will focus on the Liver and Gall Bladder, the organs governed by Wood and the Spring season. According to TCM and the Five Elements Theory, the Wood element that is associated with Spring not only enhances our capacity to birth new ideas & make changes, it also brings with it a greater ability to generate clear intentions so that, like Nature, we can move into this new season with renewed clarity and energy. Like the trees around us, when balanced the Wood element enables us to bend with the winds of life and be flexible when required, while simultaneously being stable, strong, well rooted and grounded...qualities we all need in order to navigate this human existence.

In this extended practice time together we will look at Yin asana(postures), pranayama(breath), meditations and Nada Yoga(sound) to help nurture and prepare us physically, energetically, emotionally and mentally for the re-awakening that is happening within and all around us. Like caterpillars emerging from their cocoons after a long hibernation, the emergence can be a little scary and uncomfortable, but the promise of exploring with new wings is forever enticing.

"Ten thousand flowers in spring, the moon in autumn,
a cool breeze in summer, snow in winter.
If your mind isn't clouded by unnecessary things,
this is the best season of your life."
-Wu Men

BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL, please contact Michelle on 0415 981 969 or via yogashalaspace@gmail.com

01/11/2021

YIN, MINDFULNESS & THE ENERGY BODY
November 3rd, 10th, 17th & 24th
6.30 - 8pm
$120/$90

Please join me for a four week course were we will explore the Four Foundations of Mindfulness as laid out by the Buddha in the Satipatthana Sutta, “The Discourse on the Foundations of Mindfulness". The Buddha opens this teaching by declaring that the four foundations of mindfulness are the “one-way path” for the overcoming of suffering and the attainment of nirvana(the state of profound well-being).

Each week we will focus on one of the foundational mindfulness teachings, while also exploring a particular organ network system and its related meridian/energy channels through the Yin practice. Each class will include music, readings, and plenty of time for inner reflection and mindful cultivation, a 90 minute offering of deep, rich rest and nurturing for the body, mind and heart.

To help support your experience you will have access to the class recording for one week so you can revisit the practice as often as you like. Additionally, anyone who registers can access the recordings, so if you can't make the time, or need to miss a week, you can still enjoy the practices.

Bookings are essential. Please contact Michelle yogashalaspace@gmail.com

04/10/2021

Thank you to all the wonderful students who joined our meditation evening and helped raise $500 for Birth for Humankind

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25/09/2021

SPRING YIN DEEP STILLNESS PRACTICE
Sunday October 3rd, 2 - 5pm
$60/$40
****live via Zoom

Please join me for a Yin Deep Stillness practice on Sunday October 3rd, 2-5PM. Welcoming in the Spring season, we will focus on the Liver and Gall Bladder, the organs governed by Wood and the Spring season. According to TCM and the Five Elements Theory, the Wood element that is associated with Spring not only enhances our capacity to birth new ideas & make change, it also brings with it a greater capacity to generate clear intentions so that, like Nature, we can move into the season with renewed clarity and energy. Like the trees around us, when balanced the Wood element enables us to bend with the winds of life and be flexible when required, while simultaneously being stable, strong, well rooted and grounded...qualities we need now more than ever!

In this extended practice time together we will look at Yin asana(postures), pranayama(breath), meditations and Nada Yoga(sound) to help nurture and prepare us physically, energetically, emotionally and mentally for the re-awakening that is happening within and all around us.

Bookings are essential via yogashalaspace@gmail.com, and all are warmly welcome

10/05/2021

Prenatal yoga is on tonight, 6.15-7.30pm via Zoom. All pregnant mummas warmly welcome.
please contact michelle via email yogashalaspce@gmail.com to book

16/04/2021

Welcome to our Autumn term of yoga......we are so excited to be offering a blend of live in Studio and Zoom classes this term, and we can't wait to see you back on the mat.

MONDAY 9.30 - 10.45am, Vinyasa Flow(Studio) with Michelle
MONDAY 6.15- 7.30pm, Prenatal (Zoom) with Michelle
TUESDAY 6.15- 7.30pm, Prenatal (Studio) with Michelle
WEDNESDAY 6.30 - 8pm, Yin yoga(Zoom) with Michelle
THURSDAY 7 - 8.15pm, Gentle Yoga(Studio) with Gabrielle
FRIDAY 9.15 - 10.30am, Vinyasa Flow(Zoom) with Michelle
...bookings are essential, please contact michelle at yogashalaspace.com.au

10/03/2021

YIN CLASS TONIGHT 6.30PM via Zoom, all warmly welcome.
Please email Michelle to book
yogashalaspace@gmail.com.au