Yoga for the Over 40s
Course Outline
Gentle yoga, practised using props and the breath to ease into postures. Classes are tailored to personal injuries and conditions. Some meditation and breathwork included. Please use a mat and towel.
About the Tutors
Bernadette O’Donnell
Bernie has been practicing yoga for over 15 years and gained a Diploma in Yoga Teaching at the Yoga Institute of Australia in Cammeray. Her training encompassed all facets of Yoga according to the traditional Yoga teachings of India and emphasis was placed on teaching Yoga based on the needs of the individual and the situation. Since then she has been teaching a wide range of classes and is passionate about the benefits of yoga for everyone and believes if one can breathe one can do yoga! Bernie’s Yoga classes include postures (asana), breathing (pranayama), meditation and sound. She teaches classes in a style that is accessible to all and can also design individual personal practices.
Victoria Fisher
Vicky Fisher has been practising yoga for over 20 years, initially studying Iyengar yoga in London. She then trained in Sydney to teach Hatha yoga, which she has taught since 2005.Vicky strongly believes that yoga can transform lives. Vicky Fisher has been working as an editor and proof-reader for more than 30 years.
This course has no current classes. Please the waiting list.
Course testimonials:
- I think this is an excellent Yoga class. the teacher is clear with her instructions, very reliable, and personable and gives individual help and advice when necessary.
- Bernie is the BEST yoga teacher I have ever had. I have been with her three years now and I'm not going anywhere. The Waringah Bowls Club is a lovely venue for yoga - airy big room, carpeted floor, heated in winter and airconditioned in summer. Parking. What more do you need?
- Relaxed informative helpful yoga classes
- Bernie is lovely - the classes change each week, they are interesting and varied and she is also so nice and helpful.
- Excellent individual attention: classes and exercises were differentiated for each individual student according to their needs and abilities.
- This is a very enjoyable and well-taught and conducted class
- I found that doing the yoga class increased my core strength, balance and flexibility. It was much better than I thought it would be.
- Great teacher and friendly class
- I enjoyed feeling good at the end of the 90 minutes
- I enjoy Bernie's classes very much - that's why I am enrolled in two per week!