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Iyengar Yoga works for Sore Backs

July 2, 2026 By Linda Apps Leave a Comment

Students with sore lower backs often report how much better they feel after yoga class. Did you know that back in 2009 a study was done in America to evaluate the effectiveness and efficacy of Iyengar Yoga Therapy on chronic lower back pain? Ninety people between the ages of 18 and 70 took part, participating […]

Wingello Retreat, Southern Highlands, January 16-18 2026

November 17, 2025 By Linda Apps 2 Comments

Iyengar Yoga weekend retreat near Sydney on January 16-18 2026. A new yoga retreat venue experience for us in Wingello, near Bundanoon in the Southern Highlands. It’s an easy 90 minute drive from Sydney. The first class will be on Friday at 6pm or earlier if everyone’s arrived. We’ll do asana and pranayama over the […]

QLD Retreat – 1-6 August 2027

November 5, 2024 By yoganook

Immerse yourself in 5 nights and 4.5 days of yoga, meditation, delicious vegetarian food and the beautiful natural surroundings of Emu Park, a small coastal village near Yeppoon.

What are the six causes of Delusion or Emotional Disturbance and how can they be Restrained?

June 18, 2024 By Linda Apps Leave a Comment

Overcoming the obstacles of emotions is not easy!

Retreating to go forward – going away on a yoga retreat

September 27, 2023 By Linda Apps Leave a Comment

In my 33 years of teaching and learning I have been on, and led, many yoga retreats. The first yoga retreat I attended as a student in 1990 was with Peter Thomson at Tapitallee, a retreat centre in the bush near Nowra that had no electricity. I packed up my yoga mat and blankets and […]

Great Keppel Island Yoga Retreat 7-12 August 2026

November 1, 2022 By yoganook 5 Comments

I’ve always wanted to take everyone to Great Keppel Island for a yoga retreat, and in 2026 we’re doing it! We’ll stay at Keppel Lodge. The house sleeps a maximum of 13 so get in early to secure your place. Practising yoga on consecutive days allows our bodies to open and soften. We’ll do three […]

NSW Retreat – 24 to 27 January 2020

July 29, 2019 By yoganook

Australia Day Retreat – Tyraman, Hunter Valley, NSW Tyraman is a beautiful retreat centre surrounded by gardens and water-lily ponds. A retreat gives us the opportunity to surrender completely to the yoga process in a supportive and peaceful natural environment. Accommodation is shared and linen and towels are provided. It’s about a 3 hour drive […]