Simon Borg-Olivier: Weekend Workshop Immersion. Fri 18 - Sun 20 July A true master of yoga, Simon shares the essence of yoga to promote health in this series of workshops.
4.30pm-5.30pm. Sound Bath. A journey through tones, harmonies and rhythms, with Kate offering a soundscape.
Sunday tbc July, 11am-12pm. Anthony Artmann’s DRONE SOUND MEDITATION uses synthesizers to create a deeply immersive and transformative experience. By blending various electronic tones and textures, Artmann crafts a continuous soundscape that encourages deep relaxation and heightened awareness.
Sunday tbc, 11am-4pm. Ceramist Elnaz Nourizadeh will expertly guide you to create your own figurative sculpture. Using yoga posture and breath to connect intuitively through the process.
Yoga Fundamentals. Sunday 29th June. 11am-1.30pm. Perfect for beginners, people returning to yoga or others who want to delve a little deeper into the physical and physiological science of yoga practice.
Sundays once a month, 11.30am-4.30pm. A relaxed and informative group session for partners in preparation for childbirth. Click for available dates.
Tuesdays & Thursdays. Book a treatment with Sonja McDonald at Ergo Yoga Space. Click image for more information.
Saturday 28 June, 3pm-5pm. Extended Practice. Delve deeper into your practice and explore a greater range of postures (incl. inversions) and pranayama.
Workshops, treatments and more…
Simon Borg-Olivier Workshops
Friday 18 - Sunday 20 July
With his 50+ years of expertise in yoga, movement science, and physiotherapy, Simon is a Master among teachers. His clear insights shared in this not-to-be-missed workshop, have potential to be transformative and empowering both personally and physically.
Yoga/movement enthusiasts and teachers alike will benefit from Simon’s unique blend of traditional Eastern wisdom and Western medical science.
In this extraordinary workshop, you'll learn to:
• Restore natural posture, movement, and breathing
• Enhance physical, physiological, and mental well-being
• Improve social & lifestyle well-being
Workshop Times:
Friday July 18, 5.30 - 8.30pm
Saturday July 19, 9am-12noon / 1pm-4pm
Sunday July 20, 9am-12noon / 1pm-4pm
Investment:
• Friday night session only: $150 per person
• Full Weekend Workshop (Fri, Sat, Sun): $600 per person
• Per day (Sat or Sun, for previous students only): $300
Note: Attendance to Friday session is required for Saturday & Sunday, unless you have recently trained with Simon.
Extended Open Practice
Saturday 28th June, 3pm - 5pm
This vinyasa workshop will warm and energise, so your body becomes ready to explore some advanced asana including inversions and arm balances with Simone Litchfield (EYS). We will deconstruct some postures and look at adjustments for individuals. Then complete a full vinyasa practice including these postures. Suitable for experienced physical practitioners. Some complex and less complex alternative postures will be offered.
Can use 2x classes on your 10 class pass
Any Queries email: simone@ergoyogaspace.com.au
Yoga Fundamentals Workshop
Sunday 29th June, 11am - 1.30pm
Simone Litchfield (EYS) will take you through the fundamentals of yoga using Yoga Synergy Methods. Learn how YSM are informed by the essence of yoga, anatomy and physiology and can be used in all styles of yoga and physical practice. Entwining mindfulness, posture, breath, sensation, movement, sound and meditation, to realise homeostasis for your well being. Asanas (postures) are taught progressively - simple and focused to more complex options where safe to do so. Beginners and experienced practitioners are welcome.
SOUND BATH
June tbc, 4.30pm - 5.30pm
Kate creates a beautiful soundscape using Tibetan singing bowls, voice, tar drum and wind gong to provide a journey from releasing to grounding, as you rest and allow the sounds to restore and nourish your being.
DRONE SOUND MEDITATION
Sunday July tbc, 11am - 12pm
Anthony Artmann’s drone sound meditation uses synthesizers to create a deeply immersive and transformative experience. By blending various electronic tones and textures, Artmann crafts a continuous soundscape that encourages deep relaxation and heightened awareness.
Chairs and yoga props are available for your comfort in this still or moving meditation. 10 class pass inclusive.
The Merri Yogi - FREE
Returns in Spring, 3rd Sunday of month, 9.30am - 10.30am
SEPT 15 - OCT 20 - NOV 17 - DEC 15 - JAN 19 - FEB 16 - MAR 16
Ergo Yoga Space offering the community a free monthly yoga practice at the Merri Creek, Edna Grove, Coburg East (Big tree by Joe’s Market Garden).
An inclusive practice for all abilities and ages to promote your well being. BYO mat and water bottle. All are welcome.
Yoga & Sculpture Workshop
Sunday tbc, 11am - 4pm
Yoga and Sculpture is s collaborative workshop with Ceramicist Elnaz Nourizadeh & Yoga Teacher Simone Litchfield. We use yoga and clay to ‘connect' and explore form, culminating with the creation of your own abstract figurative sculpture.
Sculptures will be glazed and fired for you after the workshop.
No prior skills required, however experience also welcome.
Childbirth Education for Partners
Click link for available dates, 11.30am - 4.30pm
Provider number available for health insurance rebates.
Relaxed and informative childbirth education on a Sunday afternoon.
Joanne Terry - Mother, Midwife (Bmid), Childbirth Education Specialist and Lactation Consultant, IBLCE qualified.
Jo will guide you through normal labour and birth, pain management, optimal positioning, breastfeeding and settling a baby. She will discuss some common interventions and how to make decisions that are right for you and your baby. Meet others who are having babies in a face to face, fun, calm environment.
The space allows for physical distancing and all equipment used for activities is thoroughly cleaned.
https://melbournemidwife.com.au
Ayurveda - Managing Stress
tbc,
3pm - 5pm
A workshop with Dr (Ayu) Manjot Garcha of Essence Ayurveda.
Understand how the Ayurvedic body type influences our response to stress.
Create your own toolkit of simple practices to manage emotional overwhelm.
Yoga & Writing Masterclass
Sunday tbc, 9.30am - 1pm
Facilitated by Dr Oliver Shaw -Teacher, Writer, & Artist who has published, performed and shown his work locally and internationally. He has a particular interest in writing ‘life’ and his Masterclass will draw from his PhD work. Writing after yoga offers a profound experience; accessing and expressing the knowledge that comes from the body and turning that into beautiful words. This workshop, focuses on utilising the connection between the body and words.