Yoga Payment and Fees: Your First Yoga Class is Free: Simply register your details when you arrive to get this deal (events are not included in this deal). New student Pass: $49 for unlimited classes for a month. Valid for 4 weeks from date of purchase / excluding Centre Holidays (events are not included in the New Student Pass). Single Yoga Classes: $25 per class. 10 class pass: $200; 20 class pass: $350 (Both valid for 6 months from date of purchase). Monthly Unlimited class pass: $75 (Only a limited number available due to small class sizes). Payments can be made via bank transfer (text or email to pre-pay), or by cash at the venue. Saturday Events: Prices vary see events advertised below.
Bookings are essential as limited spots are available, to book a class:
Text your name, and the class date and time to 0467159340, or email the details to info@laughingkookaburrawellness.com or lizcooperpsychology@gmail.com. Bookings made less than 2 hours prior to class start time, may not be confirmed until 10 minutes prior to the start of class. Therefore, book early to avoid disappointment.
Class Preparation: Please arrive 10 minutes early for the class in order to pay and set your equipment up. All equipment can be provided for each class or you are welcome to bring your own.
Extended Yin and Sound Emersion 17th of May 3-5pm
This two hour Yin Yoga session is designed to help you release stress and tension from both your body and mind. The gentle soothing tunes from our local musician will also help you to distract your mind away from your worries and bring your focus onto your practice. Some psycho-education will be weaved into the session to explain how yoga and meditative practices (Mindfulness) can benefit both your physical and mental health. Classes are limited to 6 students to provide a comfortable and intimate experience, with individual assistance when needed. Cost is $30 payable by cash or bank transfer at the event or through EventBrite. Bookings essential due to limited student numbers.
Yoga for Anxiety 10th May 3-6pm
The program is designed to provide psycho-education and psychological tools, whilst learning mindfulness and yogic philosophy and practice, to address any symptoms of Anxiety and / or Stress. This session is an intimate and specialised class with a maximum of 6 students so that poses and skills can be adapted to suit individual needs.
During this session we will : –
- Explore Mindfulness and Yoga philosophy and how it can help ease symptoms of anxiety and stress. Learn some psycho-education around anxiety and psychological tools that can help manage the symptoms of anxiety. Explore the links between modern psychological science and Eastern Yogic and Buddhist philosophy and practice.
- Experience a yoga and mindfulness practice aimed to address anxiety symptoms both in the body and mind. Learn to increase awareness of how anxiety feels for you and some practices that you can tailor to your individual needs.
- Develop a personalised toolkit of Psychological, Yoga, and Mindfulness Skills that you can use in all situations in your life to help cope with anxiety and stress.
- Spend some time for self-reflection on how these skills can be put into practice and how you can increase your motivation to commit to your personal practice and growth.
- Leave feeling balanced physically, mentally and energetically, ready to implement new strategies in your life.
This session is open to all levels, beginners are welcome as poses can be varied and adjusted to suit all bodies. Mats and props available at the centre, bring your own if you wish. Cost is $50 payable by cash or bank transfer at the event, or through booking directly at EventBrite: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/yoga-for-anxiety-tickets-1303895168549?aff=oddtdtcreator. More information is available through contacting Liz on 0467159340 to lizcooperpsychology@gmail.com.
Yoga for Chronic Pain 12th April 3 – 6pm
This program is designed to provide both psychoeducation around Chronic Pain and other Chronic Illness and practical yoga exercises to help ease pain and increase mobility. It is an intimate and specialised class with a maximum of 6 students so that poses can be adapted to individual needs.
During this session we will explore the benefits of Mindfulness & Yoga for Chronic Illness. Learn how Yoga can help Neuropathic Pain & Neurological Disorders. Discuss the link between nerve pain & stress, and learn about neuroplasticity & the autonomic nervous system. We will explore the relationship between our minds and bodies, and put some “pacing principles” in place using the “Spoons Theory”. During our yoga practice you will learn about specific poses that can help Chronic Back, Neck and Shoulder Pain. You will explore how posture, relaxation, and strength can help to relieve tension and reduce pain. The session will finish with a Yoga Nidra & Mindfulness practice to leave you in a place of peace and relaxation for your weekend ahead.
This session is open to anyone experiencing any level of pain, stress and tension, however it will focus on reducing nervous system arousal for Chronic Disorders. There is a limit of 6 students per session to create space for individual needs to be accommodated. All equipment is provided. Cost is $50 payable by cash or bank transfer at the event. Alternatively you can book on EventBrite through this link: . Bookings are essential due to limited student numbers. Early Bird Discount of 10% if booked and paid before the 30th of March (applicable directly on 0467159340, and through EventBrite).