Monday morning sessions for 0-5 year olds and their parents to come and play, move and breath in a yoga-inspired way.
After school yoga classes for 4-8 year olds now available! Mondays from 4pm-4:40pm with Nancy in Mangerton.
Thursday 28 January
10:00 - 10:20: 1-3 year olds
10:20 - 10:50: 4-6 year olds
10:50 - 11:40: 7-12 year olds
Friday 15 January
10:00 - 10:20: 1-3 year olds
10:20 - 10:50: 4-6 year olds
10:50 - 11:40: 7-12 year olds
Term 4 – Tuesday 20 October to Tuesday 8 December 2020 (8 weeks)
29 Byrarong Avenue, Mangerton
$15 week per family, paid per term
Yoga Playgroup is where little people 0-6 years old and the big people who care for them come to refill their cups, be nourished and connect back in with themselves, their communities and each other.
We are social animals and we crave connection. We want to feel that we belong, we don’t want to be lonely. We want to touch, to share, to give and receive love. That’s what our yoga is all about. We strengthen community and family connections through mindful and playful yoga activities. The yoga we create is communal, interactive and fun!
Some things the big and little people do together. Some things the big people do together without the little ones. Some things we do on our own. We play yoga games, sing songs, learn ways to breathe (pranayama), move (asana) and be still and clear (meditation). Each week's theme resounds with concepts from yoga philosophy and, well, life as a human and a parent.
This group of like-minded conscious parents and carers have together cultivated a non-judgemental and safe space for you to do whatever you desire in each moment to look after your needs. This is your time; time for us to move our bodies in a healthy way, socialise, build connections, and generally recharge together.
Come and play with us!
BOOKING LINK: https://www.yogaplaygroup.com.au/wollongong-nancy
Tuesday 21 July to Tuesday 22 September 2020 (10 weeks)
29 Byrarong Avenue, Mangerton
$15 week per family, paid per term
Yoga Playgroup is where little people 0-6 years old and the big people who care for them come to refill their cups, be nourished and connect back in with themselves, their communities and each other.
We are social animals and we crave connection. We want to feel that we belong, we don’t want to be lonely. We want to touch, to share, to give and receive love. That’s what our yoga is all about. We strengthen community and family connections through mindful and playful yoga activities. The yoga we create is communal, interactive and fun!
Some things the big and little people do together. Some things the big people do together without the little ones. Some things we do on our own. We play yoga games, sing songs, learn ways to breathe (pranayama), move (asana) and be still and clear (meditation). Each week's theme resounds with concepts from yoga philosophy and, well, life as a human and a parent.
This group of like-minded conscious parents and carers have together cultivated a non-judgemental and safe space for you to do whatever you desire in each moment to look after your needs. This is your time; time for us to move our bodies in a healthy way, socialise, build connections, and generally recharge together.
Come and play with us!
BOOKING LINK: https://www.yogaplaygroup.com.au/wollongong-nancy
Tuesday 21 July to Tuesday 22 September 2020 (10 weeks)
Join LIVE on Zoom or by recording for an ON-DEMAND class at your convenience
Yoga Playgroup Online is here to stay!!!
And so is the freedom to choose your own pricing (at least for the moment).
Perfect for preschoolers, toddlers and babies and the big people caring for them; be that mums, dads, grandparents or other carers!
30 minutes of educational and playful yoga activities, including poses, songs, games, and breathing techniques
10 minutes before + 10 minutes after every class is held for you & the big people to chat, check-in with each other, and build your village
Bonus inspiration is shared throughout the weeks, including yoga-inspired games, songs, activities, breathing techniques and more for you to do together with your little people
A private Facebook Messenger chat environment to connect 24/7 throughout your journey
This experience is best participated in live, but we all lead different schedules so choose to join live or savour the recordings in your own time, or even join live and then play along to the recordings later as well!
Let's keep building this habit of showing up to play with our kids. It's important work and they only want it for such a short window. I feel a sense of responsibility to help you carve out a regular practice, which is why joining the program is only available on a term basis. Allow yourself to deeply commit to a regular practice. If you miss a live class, the recording will be there for you to use 'on-demand' at your convenience. I'm here to give you permission to make your practice a priority, to nurture yourself first so that love can flow out of you and into the world, touching the people around you. This self respect is a profound lesson for each and every one of us, and a precious and profound gift for our children to learn from us.
You can expect to:
✔️ Build your village
✔️ Carve out precious time to be joyful with your kids
✔️ Take away games, songs and playful ways to share yoga with your kids for years to come
✔️ Ongoing inspiration, motivation and ideas
✔️ Time to be still
✔️ Techniques to become calmer and less reactive
✔️ Laugh with your little - and not so little - ones
If you're raising babies, toddlers or preschoolers, this is for you.
If you need fresh ideas, this is for you.
If you feel too busy, this is for you.
If you want to illuminate more joy in your family relationships, this is for you.
If you need someone else to do the thinking for a little while, this is for you.
If you crave adult-centred yoga, Monday night Slow Yoga (90mins of Yin Yoga & Yoga Nidra relaxation) may be just the perfect thing.
ARE YOU READY TO PLAY?
Seriously, let me help. I'll bring games, songs and playful ways to share yoga with your kids into your very own home! Your family will be stronger and happier after spending time being joyful together, laughing together, playing together.
FINANCIAL HARDSHIP
This is a volatile and uncertain time for so many people. I have friends who have put their property up for sale, others who are facing unemployment for he foreseeable future and don't know how they are going to put food on the table to feed their kids.
I will NOT turn anyone away that wants and needs to participate. You can pay what you can.
We all WANT YOU to join us.
Enjoy every minute.
- Nancy xxx
Tune into stillness.
Join LIVE on Zoom or by recording for an ON-DEMAND class at your convenience
90 minute Slow Yin Yoga + Yoga Nidra relaxation class to restore balance. This class combines exploration of breath work, yin-style long deep stretches of the body and a long nourishing yoga nidra relaxation for you to connect with your sense of inner peace and quiet.
I'm so proud of you for deciding to carve out a regular practice and feel a sense of responsibility to help you succeed, which is why joining the program is only available in term blocks. Allow yourself to deeply commit to a regular practice. If you miss a live class, the recording will be there for you to use 'on-demand' at your convenience. I'm here to give you permission to make your practice a priority, to nurture yourself first so that love can flow out of you and into the world, touching the people around you. This self-respect is a profound lesson for each and every one of us, and a precious and profound gift for our children to learn from us.
ARE YOU READY TO GO DEEPER?
By slowing down and shining a light on the thoughts and feelings that arise in your mind and in your body, you are giving yourself the space to illuminate what needs to arise for you to feel peace. Let this class be your sacred container to keep showing up for yourself.
You can expect to:
✔️ be inspired
✔️ learn to adapt yoga to honour your unique self
✔️ feel connected
✔️ move and breathe with stability and ease
✔️ feel truly supported
✔️ illuminate the inner workings of your mind
✔️ strengthen self-awareness
✔️ tap into intuition
✔️ get more longevity out of your body
✔️ find comfort in stillness
✔️ observe what arises without judgement
✔️ feel gratitude for each and every moment
✔️ access your place of calm
✔️ deepen your spiritual practice
✔️ create more space between stress and your reactions to it
We all have different needs. Life throws injuries, stresses and as many different experiences as there are moments for us to carry with us. And there is no one-size-fits-all approach to yoga, as there isn't to life. What you learn in these classes will hopefully empower you with the skills to adapt any group class to work for you.
If you feel too busy, this is for you.
If you feel too inexperienced, this is for you.
If you feel overwhelmed, this is for you.
If you want to illuminate more joy, this is for you.
If you want to enjoy meditation, this is for you.
If you want to deepen your practice, this is for you.
If you want to restore health and vitality to your body, this is for you.
FINANCIAL HARDSHIP
This is a volatile and uncertain time for so many people. I have friends who have put their property up for sale, others who are facing unemployment for he foreseeable future and don't know how they are going to put food on the table to feed their kids. I will NOT turn anyone away that wants and needs to participate. Contact me privately to discuss options. I WANT YOU to join us.
Enjoy every minute.
8 WEEKS FROM MAY 10TH - JUNE 30TH
TUESDAYS from 9-9:30am
During the Family Yoga Journey and you'll receive:
Weekly 30 minute Family Yoga Sessions, suitable for families with kids of all ages (live and/or prerecorded)
10 minutes before + 10 minutes after every class is held for the big people to chat, check-in with each other, relax together
Bonus inspiration throughout the weeks, including yoga-inspired games, songs, activities, breathing techniques and more for you to do together with your little people
A private Facebook Messenger chat environment to connect 24/7 throughout the journey
This experience is best participated in live, but we all lead different schedules so choose to join live or savour the recordings in your own time, or even join live and then play along to the recordings later as well!
You can expect to:
✔️ Build your village
✔️ Carve out precious time to be joyful with your kids
✔️ Take away games, songs and playful ways to share yoga with your kids for years to come
✔️ Ongoing inspiration, motivation and ideas
✔️ Time to be still
✔️ Techniques to become calmer and less reactive
✔️ Laugh with your little - and not so little - ones
Come on, let me do some of that heavy-lifting for you!
In the Solidarity in Solitude Online Yoga Retreat you'll receive:
Weekly 90 minute Slow Yoga class to restore balance (combination of yin/breath/meditation) - (Mondays 8-9:30pm, live and/or prerecorded)
Weekly 60 minute Sunday Sessions; workshop, study, practice, debrief and reflection with facilitated small group discussions – (Sundays 8-9am)
Invitation to attend Special Guest Classes (tbc, aiming for 1 per week)
Guided practice inspiration regularly, including Meditations, Pranayama (Breathing) Practices, Pose Deconstructions, Yogic Philosophy, Conscious Living Inspiration and more
A private Facebook group environment to connect 24/7 throughout the retreat
Yoga + Wine to end the retreat
This experience is best participated in live, but we all lead different schedules so choose to join live or savour the recordings in your own time.
ARE YOU READY TO GO DEEPER?
Make connections, have meaningful conversations with adults from all walks of life, check in with how you’re feeling, share ideas on yoga practice, inspirations on daily living, and solidarity to all feel less isolated and uplifted. This is a time of great fluctuation and a rare opportunity to come together to connect.
We are so much stronger together.
Come together for a special firefighting-themed pop-up Yoga Playgroup session, 10-12pm on Tuesday 21st January to raise much needed funds for NSW Rural Fire Service/WIRES (your choice).
Yoga Playgroup is genuinely all about building community and making a real difference in each others lives. We have the opportunity here to come together and donate the proceeds to make a real difference.
Family friendly; our sessions are perfect for you and your 0-5 year olds
No experience necessary; our yoga is relaxed, fun and playful
We share a meal; remember to bring a bowl/fork/spoon
Please book early so I can make sure we have a big enough space.
Choose a donation amount of $15 or $30 and nominate your preferred cause; either NSW Rural Fire Service or WIRES. If you are unable to attend but would still like to donate - you’re amazing - purchase a ticket and leave me a note.
Lots more information about Yoga Playgroup can be found on our website here: https://www.yogaplaygroup.com.au
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MORE ABOUT YOGA PLAYGROUP
Yoga Playgroup is your space to be nurtured, connected and supported in this parenting journey. It’s where conscious parents come to connect through play. Connect with yourself, your like-minded community and your little ones xxx
Every session is different. We curate thoughtful lesson plans each week and guide you through mindful and playful yoga activities. The yoga we create is suitable for newborns right through to grandparents and is communal, interactive and fun! Some things the big and little people do together. Some things the big people do together without the little ones. Some things we do on our own.
Every Yoga Playgroup is different as each facilitator brings their own unique and special experiences and gifts to curate your space, but the special sauce that makes Yoga Playgroup so special is constant:
💛 we come together for 2 hours
💛 we share a meal together
💛 we are deeply inclusive and respectful of both big and little people as whole and perfect
💛 we combine asana, pranayama & meditation in a fun, playful and engaging way
💛 we facilitate discussion around the big topics like friendship, the environment and values
💛 we also make space for small talk
💛 you collaborate and co-create the classes
💛 we make sure there’s a private group message chat just for your group to connect
💛 suitable for all ages, from newborn through to grandparents
We can’t wait to meet you and your little ones and spend a fun, connecting, nourishing and beautiful first term of Yoga Playgroup with you. 🧘♀️💓
Enjoy every minute.
- Nancy
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Limited places are available to book now @ https://www.yogaplaygroup.com.au
Yoga Playgroup runs sessions in Illawarra | Sutherland Shire | Coffs Harbour | Sydney's Eastern Suburbs
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Photo is a 3D composite image of bushfires in Australia from 5 December 2019 to 5 January 2020.
Image: anthonyhearsey.com
What are you doing on the last Friday of the school holidays? Come and refill your cup by connecting with yourself and your little ones through yoga play.
Perhaps your term activities are on hold for the school holidays and you're looking for cheap fun things to do?
An open mind and willingness to have some fun is all you need. If you parent children aged 0-6 then this is for you! Siblings of all ages are welcome.
In this 2 hour session you will stretch, breathe, play yoga games, eat and rest. The space is safe for your little ones to roam and play and join in as they wish.
Bring a bowl/fork & everything else is provided.
ALL OF THIS FOR THE SUPER LOW PRICE OF ONLY $18.50 PER FAMILY!
Book now - spots are limited and will fill up fast!
Set your intention now to close the school holiday with a time of connection, clarity and fun - come along and join us for a unique experience at our School Holiday Yoga Playgroup, where you get to take part in a co-facilitated circle of conscious parents and their children. No yoga experience necessary!
Yoga Playgroup runs throughout the terms and registrations are open now for Term 4. It is perfect for little people 0-6 and the big people who care for them.
We are social animals and we crave connection. We want to feel that we belong, we don’t want to be lonely. We want to touch, to share, to give and receive love. That’s what our yoga is all about. We strengthen community and family connections through mindful and playful yoga activities. The yoga we create is communal, interactive and fun!
Some things the big and little people do together. Some things the big people do together without the little ones. Some things we do on our own.
This group of like-minded conscious parents have together cultivated a non-judgemental and safe space for you to do whatever you desire in each moment to look after your needs. This is your time; time for us to move our bodies in a healthy way, socialise, build connections, and generally recharge together.
Come and play with us!
Due to overwhelming demand, we will join together again for a gorgeous evening of Yoga + Wine.
Do you often make the space and time to truly nourish yourself the way you deserve?
Expect a gentle, restorative and playful yoga practice, enveloped in conversation, self-expression, introspection and delicious wine. Allow yourself to be surrounded by beautiful women and let your village grow x
By the end of our 2 hours together you will feel nourished, more connected to your self, replenished, and truly valued.
Sharing a meal with friends is like a great big warm hug. If you want to stay and weave some new friendships, there is an open invitation to dine afterwards.
Where: Location TBD dependant on numbers; I don't want anyone to miss out. I expect it will be in the Cronulla<>Miranda area and close to public transport.
Cost: $40 per person, includes a glass or two of wine
As a very special gift for mums enrolled in Yoga Playgroup in Term 3, it's only $25 for you lovelies. Please share the love and extend the invitation to all the women in your life who deserve it.
Do yourself an enormous favour and allow yourself this night. xxx
Enjoy every minute.
xxx Nancy.
“What a night Yoga & Wine was! Such a lovely evening with warm company and you really have a skill in holding space for others to feel safe and vulnerable.” - Kerry
“That was a really wonderful experience. Would definitely want to do it again! I feel so re-energised and connected. Thanks again for making it happen 💜” - Vanessa
“Thank you so much for a great night and for introducing me to yoga. I would definitely be interested in doing it again. It was honestly exactly what I needed. X” - Allyson
“I loved our Yoga and Wine gathering! It was exactly what I needed as a busy mum - we talked, we practiced yoga and mindfulness, we drank wine 😍😍😍 The atmosphere was magical; the evening flew by. I connected with my body, with myself and with other beautiful ladies. The practice itself was just right. Thank you Nancy, you are amazing! I highly recommend it.” - Anna
Yoga Playgroup brings you a special treat for mums to gather, relax, laugh and connect.
$30 casual, FREE for term 2 Yoga Playgroup mums.
Includes glass of wine & BYO encouraged.
We’re right next to the train station or perhaps arrange to Uber carpool it home 😉
xxx - Nancy
Sydney birth and postnatal doula, yoga teacher, mother and massage therapist,
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