Private Yoga with Carmel Stewart

A discovery call will provide an opportunity to ask questions and gain an understanding about... A discovery call will provide an opportunity to ask questions and gain an understanding about your current challenges, goals and pain points. This is a key opportunity for us to start building a relationship and understand how I may be able to assist you. You can also learn more about my expertise and knowledge, the success I have had in helping others with similar issues, and consider whether my offerings will be able to meet your needs. Ultimately, a discovery call helps to determine if there is a good fit and we can decide if we would like to take the next steps together. Read more

Wall stretch and strength yoga - discover a new and exciting way to practice yoga with the... Wall stretch and strength yoga - discover a new and exciting way to practice yoga with the yoga wall. The yoga wall can bring a fresh perspective to your understanding of the asanas, from backbends to forward bends, twists or inversions. Using straps, pelvic swing and the wall postures can be done safely, at student’s level of capability. Focusing on achieving greater awareness of alignment and opening areas of the body that may be difficult to reach. Not suitable during pregnancy. Yoga wall classes are full of fun and laughter, with a wonderful sense of achievement, come and hang with us at Gecko Yoga - the only studio in Armidale that offers wall yoga classes. Read more

Yin Yoga is an introspective yoga practice that offers us time & space to turn inward & nurture... Yin Yoga is an introspective yoga practice that offers us time & space to turn inward & nurture the calm, quiet centre that is innate in all of us. It is a practice in stillness, patience & non-reactivity, improving our flexibility & ability to respond to stress & dis-ease. Yin Yoga is a slow practice, allowing connection with mind & soul, to find & know ‘you’, your deepest self. Helping to guide you through all the challenges & journeys of life. Combining aspects of Buddhist mindfulness practices, Chinese meridian theory & classical yoga to create a deep experience of letting go. In holding grounded poses for an extended time, the fascia, the body’s interconnected energetics, begins to relax & release long-held tensions stored in the body & mind, helping to open the body, focus the mind & nourish the soul. Our Twilight Yin sessions, held the 1st Friday of most months, are a wonderful way to finish the week. As the name suggests, held in semi-darkness to help facilitate introspectiveness & self-examination. Please allow 95-minutes for these sessions, consisting of an 80-minute practice & 15-20 minutes afterwards to enjoy a cup of tea & chat before leaving. We offer authentic (not powder) chai tea with delicious, gluten free, tiger nut milk (the creamiest, yummiest dairy free milk), herbal tea, black tea & coffee (dairy or tiger nut milk) with our delicious home-made Gluten Free Vegan Cacao & Coconut balls. Read more

Yoga and meditation for physical health and mental well-being. Using postures (asanas), breathing... Yoga and meditation for physical health and mental well-being. Using postures (asanas), breathing techniques (pranayama) and meditation (dhyana) with the goal of bringing about a sound, healthy body and a clear, peaceful mind. Suitable for most yogis (men) and yoginis (women), yoga and meditation classes help to improve strength and flexibility and are a wonderful way to relieve stress. Options offered for all students from beginner to advanced. Suitable for most. Not suitable during pregnancy. Read more

Yoga therapy consultations. The holistic focus of yoga therapy encourages the integration... Yoga therapy consultations. The holistic focus of yoga therapy encourages the integration of mind, body and spirit. Using yoga postures (asana), breathing exercises (pranayama), meditation (dhyana) and guided imagery, yoga therapy covers a broad range of therapeutic modalities, incorporating elements from both physical therapy and psychotherapy. Yoga therapy can be beneficial for physical, mental and emotional health and well-being. Read more

Zen Renewal Sacred Journey. Our 2-Hour Mini-Retreat begins with an Opening Meditation & 40-minute... Zen Renewal Sacred Journey. Our 2-Hour Mini-Retreat begins with an Opening Meditation & 40-minute Bliss Yoga practice, followed by a short break to prepare & settle in for a beautiful 40-minute Yin Yoga session & finish with a 15-20 minute blissful guided Yoga Nida. Then enjoy a cup of tea (Chai or Herbal) & Chat. We offer authentic (not powder) chai tea with delicious, gluten free, tiger nut milk (the creamiest, yummiest dairy free milk), herbal tea, black tea & coffee (dairy or tiger nut milk) with our delicious home-made Gluten Free Vegan Cacao & Coconut balls. Bliss Yoga helps improve strength & flexibility, relieve stress & improve sleep, encouraging us to listen to our own unique body, with movement & time to relax, we can delve into a deeper understanding of self, letting go of ego & expectation. Bliss Yoga is wonderful for physical health & mental well-being, using breath, movement & relaxation to facilitate a healthy body & a clear, peaceful mind. Yin Yoga is an introspective yoga practice that offers us time & space to turn inward & nurture the calm, quiet centre that is innate in all of us. It is a practice in stillness, patience & non-reactivity, improving our flexibility & ability to respond to stress & dis-ease. Yin Yoga is a slow practice, allowing connection with mind & soul, to find & know ‘you’, your deepest self. Helping to guide you through all the challenges & journeys of life. Yoga Nidra is a form of guided meditation also known as “yogic sleep” or “effortless relaxation”. It draws our attention inwards & we learn to oscillate between the states of wakefulness & sleep, where our body finds its natural state of equilibrium (homeostasis), the breath balances & becomes quiet, unconscious & conscious aspects of the mind reveal themselves & we fall into an innate state of deep, blissful awareness. Our Zen Renewal Sacred Journey sessions are held one Saturday a month, offering 5 places for each session. Read more