Rest & Renew
A Monthly Deep Relaxation Masterclass with Alison Sykes
Set a monthly date with yourself. Join Alison for a soothing, luxurious floor based tension releasing sequence, followed by deep relaxation with Yoga Nidra. Each session is 2 hrs to allow for a total nervous system reset, leaving you feeling incredibly refreshed and restored. Suitable for all levels of yoga and meditation experience. Bookings are essential, places are strictly limited.
2024 dates:
September 28 - 3pm
October 26 - 3pm
November 16 - 3pm
December 14 - 4pm
Venue: Viroga, 40 Seaview St, Brighton.
Cost $50pp
Set a monthly date with yourself. Join Alison for a soothing, luxurious floor based tension releasing sequence, followed by deep relaxation with Yoga Nidra. Each session is 2 hrs to allow for a total nervous system reset, leaving you feeling incredibly refreshed and restored. Suitable for all levels of yoga and meditation experience. Bookings are essential, places are strictly limited.
2024 dates:
September 28 - 3pm
October 26 - 3pm
November 16 - 3pm
December 14 - 4pm
Venue: Viroga, 40 Seaview St, Brighton.
Cost $50pp
Yoga for Spinal Health
Join Alison Sykes for a monthly masterclass to build a healthy spine and improve your posture using the BackMitra®.
2024 Dates
October 5 - 3pm
November 2 - 3pm
November 30 - 3pm
Venue Viroga - 40 Seaview St, Brighton
Cost
$50pp - BYO BackMitra
$85pp - Includes your own BackMitra® to keep (RRP $55)
$110pp - Includes your own BackMitra® and BackMitra pillow to keep (RRP $100)
The BackMitra® is a simple & ingenious prop that aids in the re-alignment of the natural curves of the spine and helps create more space, grace & ease in the body.
The idea behind the BackMitra® has its origins in India where yoga teachers began to use different tools to create space in their students’ upper back and shoulder area. Some used a tightly rolled cloth or blanket to support the spine.
BKS Iyengar used wooden blocks to achieve this goal. In more recent times, the BackMitra® was created by Guy Hamaekers in collaboration with Brigitte Longueville.
This workshop is suitable for beginners and all levels of experience.
Some key benefits of the BackMitra®:
- Aids the realignment of the natural curves of the spine
- Relief from headaches, tensions in scalp, jaw, and face
- Expanded breath capacity
- Relaxation of spinal, neck and shoulder muscles
- Improved function of rotator cuff
- Restoring mobility in neck, shoulders, and pelvis
To learn more about the BackMitra® click here
A strong and relaxed back supports a resilient and calm nervous system. Learning to slow down and rest back from the busyness of our lives, we begin to access and activate the parasympathetic nervous system (PNS). Your ability to optimally rest and digest is how we rebalance the Sympathetic Nervous System (SNS) fight, flight or freeze state. Living too long in the SNS mode is exhausting and depleting.
This workshop will teach you breathing, movement and meditation techniques to support your physical, mental and nervous system health.
Bookings: Workshop places are strictly limited to 12 participants to ensure the safety and comfort of participants. Bookings are essential. Click here to book.
About Alison: Alison Sykes is one of Brisbane’s most experienced yoga teachers. Since 2007 she has been supporting her students to find their own best version of their practice to support their bodies, minds and hearts. She holds specialised qualifications in hatha yoga, prenatal and postnatal yoga, kids and teen yoga, trauma sensitive yoga, bhakti yoga and BackMitra®. Alison is a provider in the Brisbane Pain Rehabilitation program and delivers donation based classes online via Insight Timer. She also facilitates classes for refugee women through The Yoga Partnership. Alison holds a bachelor degree in Ethics and Human Rights and is currently undertaking her second degree in Clinical Exercise Physiology.
2024 Dates
October 5 - 3pm
November 2 - 3pm
November 30 - 3pm
Venue Viroga - 40 Seaview St, Brighton
Cost
$50pp - BYO BackMitra
$85pp - Includes your own BackMitra® to keep (RRP $55)
$110pp - Includes your own BackMitra® and BackMitra pillow to keep (RRP $100)
The BackMitra® is a simple & ingenious prop that aids in the re-alignment of the natural curves of the spine and helps create more space, grace & ease in the body.
The idea behind the BackMitra® has its origins in India where yoga teachers began to use different tools to create space in their students’ upper back and shoulder area. Some used a tightly rolled cloth or blanket to support the spine.
BKS Iyengar used wooden blocks to achieve this goal. In more recent times, the BackMitra® was created by Guy Hamaekers in collaboration with Brigitte Longueville.
This workshop is suitable for beginners and all levels of experience.
Some key benefits of the BackMitra®:
- Aids the realignment of the natural curves of the spine
- Relief from headaches, tensions in scalp, jaw, and face
- Expanded breath capacity
- Relaxation of spinal, neck and shoulder muscles
- Improved function of rotator cuff
- Restoring mobility in neck, shoulders, and pelvis
To learn more about the BackMitra® click here
A strong and relaxed back supports a resilient and calm nervous system. Learning to slow down and rest back from the busyness of our lives, we begin to access and activate the parasympathetic nervous system (PNS). Your ability to optimally rest and digest is how we rebalance the Sympathetic Nervous System (SNS) fight, flight or freeze state. Living too long in the SNS mode is exhausting and depleting.
This workshop will teach you breathing, movement and meditation techniques to support your physical, mental and nervous system health.
Bookings: Workshop places are strictly limited to 12 participants to ensure the safety and comfort of participants. Bookings are essential. Click here to book.
About Alison: Alison Sykes is one of Brisbane’s most experienced yoga teachers. Since 2007 she has been supporting her students to find their own best version of their practice to support their bodies, minds and hearts. She holds specialised qualifications in hatha yoga, prenatal and postnatal yoga, kids and teen yoga, trauma sensitive yoga, bhakti yoga and BackMitra®. Alison is a provider in the Brisbane Pain Rehabilitation program and delivers donation based classes online via Insight Timer. She also facilitates classes for refugee women through The Yoga Partnership. Alison holds a bachelor degree in Ethics and Human Rights and is currently undertaking her second degree in Clinical Exercise Physiology.
Self Care Sundays
Join Alison Sykes for a quarterly yoga and meditation self-care day to recharge, relax and uncover your best self.
2024 Dates
Oct 20
Time 11.30am - 5.30pm
Venue Viroga - 40 Seaview St, Brighton
Cost
$110 pp
Enjoy the ultimate wellness practice designed for total rejuvenation and relaxation.
Start with a 30-minute philosophy talk, diving deeper into the history and teachings of yoga, integrated by a
90-minute all-levels themed flow vinyasa.
Savour a 90-minute lunch break to enjoy a stroll on the Esplanade, a chat in the garden or grab a bite at Eclectea Vintage Cafe.
Soak into a 2.5-hour deep restorative session, including pranayama and Yoga Nidra, to completely unwind and cultivate deep inner peace.
Beginners are very welcome and encouraged.
Bookings: Places are strictly limited to 15 participants to ensure the safety and comfort of participants. Bookings are essential.
Click here to book.
About Alison: Alison Sykes is one of Brisbane’s most experienced yoga teachers. Since 2007 she has been supporting her students to find their own best version of their practice to support their bodies, minds and hearts. She holds specialised qualifications in hatha yoga, prenatal and postnatal yoga, kids and teen yoga, trauma sensitive yoga, bhakti yoga and BackMitra®. Alison also facilitates classes for refugee women through The Yoga Partnership.Alison holds a bachelor degree in Ethics and Human Rights and is currently undertaking her second degree in Clinical Exercise Physiology.
2024 Dates
Oct 20
Time 11.30am - 5.30pm
Venue Viroga - 40 Seaview St, Brighton
Cost
$110 pp
Enjoy the ultimate wellness practice designed for total rejuvenation and relaxation.
Start with a 30-minute philosophy talk, diving deeper into the history and teachings of yoga, integrated by a
90-minute all-levels themed flow vinyasa.
Savour a 90-minute lunch break to enjoy a stroll on the Esplanade, a chat in the garden or grab a bite at Eclectea Vintage Cafe.
Soak into a 2.5-hour deep restorative session, including pranayama and Yoga Nidra, to completely unwind and cultivate deep inner peace.
Beginners are very welcome and encouraged.
Bookings: Places are strictly limited to 15 participants to ensure the safety and comfort of participants. Bookings are essential.
Click here to book.
About Alison: Alison Sykes is one of Brisbane’s most experienced yoga teachers. Since 2007 she has been supporting her students to find their own best version of their practice to support their bodies, minds and hearts. She holds specialised qualifications in hatha yoga, prenatal and postnatal yoga, kids and teen yoga, trauma sensitive yoga, bhakti yoga and BackMitra®. Alison also facilitates classes for refugee women through The Yoga Partnership.Alison holds a bachelor degree in Ethics and Human Rights and is currently undertaking her second degree in Clinical Exercise Physiology.