With the Heart of Yoga week celebrations coming up, read about Barb Brian’s experience working with TKV Desikachar, her teacher of 20 years. “TKV Desikachar”. This name kept coming towards me in various ways, through yoga friends telling stories of going to Madras to study with him, or books coming into my hands written by people he had inspired. I was at a point where I was seeking a teacher to take me further into the spirit of yoga….

The Ancients have proclaimed YS 1.33 to be an essential sutra for human evolution and is an important source for self inquiry. Surely if we can be “happy for those who are happier than ourselves, compassionate towards those who are not as happy, pleased with those whose activities are praiseworthy and remain undisturbed by the error of others”, surely then our mind will be a tranquil pool?

This is an article on Prānāyāma from “The Yoga of Healing: Exploring Yoga’s Holistic Model for Health and Well-being” International Journal Of Yoga Therapy — No. 15 (2005) by K Desikachar, M.S., M.M.S., assisted by Liz Bragdon, M.A., and Chase Bossart, B.A.

We continue to acknowledge the importance of function over form in this article by Robert Brimberg.

Claudia Craig, student of AYC shares her reflections on our recent City Retreat, held annually between Christmas and New Year.

Jess reflects on how yoga gracefully supports her in the transition into motherhood

Reflections on India from Retreat hosts Jill and Dani, as well as participant Alycia. Jill writes that “every step in this ancient land calls for a relinquishment of control and an acceptance of what is. In doing so, India teaches us that surrender is not a loss, but a return, a return to our true selves…”

An inspiring article by Olga Kabel for those interested in the upcoming Post Graduate Course on personalising yoga practices.

Jill Harris in a yoga therapy session in her studio.

Read about Becoming from the perspective of Dani Pritchard - founder of Dani Pritchard Yoga in Mount Martha.

Read an inspiring story from Lyn Carrodus in Darwin about how she was able to overcome challenges and create a beautiful community.

Learn what AYC has in-store this June from founder and director, Barbara Brian as we celebrate Heart of Yoga weekend.

AYC founder and director, Barbara Brian, tells us what’s in-store in May

AYC founder and director, Barbara Brian, updates us on what’s in for April.

A practical guide to strengthening through yoga with AYC teacher, Bec Nathan.

Learn more about AYC’s newest class led by Denise Duprat

AYC founder and director, Barbara Brian, updates us on what’s in store for March as we move from late summer into autumn

Read about Fiona Hardie’s experience at AYC’s weekly meditative practice, led by Denise Duprat.

The class is held each Thursday in Term 1, 2024.

Some of our AYC teachers recently travelled to India’s Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandiram for a week of study and exploration.

New yoga class in Middle Park focusing on building strength and energy