City Yoga Studio

City Yoga Studio is the only studio in Sydney that teaches the unique discipline of Shanti Yoga™.

This style of yoga is Classical (Hatha). It is a simple, powerful and truly integrated system of well-being, designed for life today. It is the result of distillations derived from teaching, meditative experience, research and training programs authored by yoga master, Shanti Gowans. The instructions are clear and easy. With Shanti Yoga™ you can dissipate tension, improve functioning, relieve chronic pain, restore health, get well and stay well.

ShantiYoga™ is suitable for all body types and ages, young and old alike. It is layered for all levels of ability. Everyone benefits from the strength, flexibility, lightness, health, vitality and personal growth that comes from practising Shanti Yoga™.

Shanti Yoga™ addresses three essential fitness concerns by:

• increasing your flexibility
• increasing your strength
• improving your cardiovascular health and stamina.

Shanti Yoga™ promotes the awakening of prana. Prana is the life force within all beings and is the power behind all movement in creation. It is neither seen nor unseen, yet it can be systematically awakened through yogic methods. Using classic asanas, pranayama, meditation and relaxation practices, Shanti Yoga™ increases awareness of body, breath and mind, encouraging natural alignment.
Off the mat, this holistic approach to life encourages increased awareness and natural alignment of our thoughts, words, feelings and actions, making for optimal living. By emphasising the mechanics of yoga (form, flow, fuel) as well as the inner, spiritual dimensions of yoga practice, you are encouraged to honour the wisdom of the body and to work in accord with its strengths and limitations. The primary objective is to awaken the natural intelligence within the force of life, in order to promote thriving in all aspects of life. Because of its approach, Shanti Yoga™ is compatible with all other styles and traditions of yoga practice. (Reference: Shanti Gowans).

All teachers at City Yoga Studio are Shanti Yoga™ trained.

Rebecca Sinclair is the teacher at City Yoga Studio and she has been involved with Yoga for over 20 years. She has been training with Shanti Gowan’s since 2007. She has completed Yoga Education Cert 4, Diploma of Yoga Teaching and is currently studying her Advanced Diploma in Yoga with Shanti Gowans. Her previous corporate work experience has allowed her to realise the need for maintaining a balanced and holistic approach to modern life.

Visit www.shantiyoga.com.au to learn more.