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SPIRIT YOGA

“If you don’t become the ocean you’ll be seasick every day”

~ Leonard Cohen

breathe • move • be

Welcome to Spirit Yoga

You are invited to take a journey within, to calm your mind and soothe your soul. Our lives are increasingly busy and it is crucial that we also take a moment for ourselves, to slow down, to breathe, relax, make space in our bodies, and to quieten our minds.

Spirit Yoga was established on Kangaroo Island in 2014 and continues to evolve.

There are three weekly classes on offer in Kingscote to cater for people’s different needs and preferences. Each class includes pranayama (breathwork) and meditation as well as physical asanas (postures), and is guaranteed to leave you feeling uplifted and renewed.

I am also available for private classes and private retreats.

About Phillipa Holden

I have practiced yoga for more than three decades and have been teaching yoga for fifteen years. I am registered with the International Yoga Teachers Alliance, and have received formal teacher training in Hatha, Vinyasa and Yin Yoga.

I am also registered with the International Institute for Complimentary Therapists.

What is Yoga?

Yoga is a physical, mental and spiritual practice that originated in ancient India. The word yoga is derived from the Sanskrit root yuj, meaning “to yoke,” or “to unite”. The practice aims to create union between body, mind and spirit, as well as between the individual self and universal consciousness.

Modern yoga is most commonly associated with the physical practice of asana or postures intended to build strength and stamina, to improve flexibility, coordination and balance, to improve body awareness and alignment, and to relax the body. However, this is only one aspect of the tradition of yoga as a whole.

Yoga is also used as a therapeutic tool for many physical and mental conditions, and mind-body research is now demonstrating its effectiveness as a treatment for chronic pain, anxiety, depression, cardiovascular disease and diabetes, to name but a few.

CLASS TYPES

Traditional Hatha asanas are practiced with a focus on correct posture and alignment, gently building balance, coordination and improved flexibility. This class includes pranayama (breathing practices) and meditation, and is suitable for people wanting a slower, gentler class.

Hatha Vinyasa classes (sometimes called Flow Yoga) focus on moving with the breath. Traditional Hatha asanas are woven together in dynamic sequences, allowing you to build strength, balance and flexibility. This class includes pranayama (breathing practices). Suitable for more mobile students.

Yin Yoga focuses on healing and regenerating the connective tissue in the body through sustained, gentle stretch. It is based on Traditional Chinese Medicine and Ayurvedic principles and works on the meridians in the body to facilitate the free flow of energy. This class includes pranayama (breathing exercises) and meditation and is very relaxing and restorative. Suitable for everyone.

An extended session that will include pranayama (breathing exercises), different types of meditation, and yin yoga to bring you into a profoundly relaxed and quiet state of being, with the aim of helping you to apply this knowledge to your daily life and to help you cope more easily through times when you might feel stressed or overwhelmed.

Retreats are held from time to time and offer the opportunity to completely let go of your day-to-day busyness, to immerse yourself in yoga, giving you time to explore your practice more deeply, and to refresh and renew.

CLASS PASSES & SCHEDULE

Punchpass Schedule

To see the class schedule, purchase a pass and make a booking, please click on the Punchpass link above.

Private yoga classes for individuals or groups can also be arranged and I am able to travel to your holiday accommodation or workplace. Feel free to get in touch with me through the contact form below.

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING

“Phillipa at Spirit Yoga caters for all, whether you are starting out or have been practicing for years her classes suit everyone. I personally love starting my Sunday with her hatha vinyasa and evening yin classes are a great way to unwind.”
Lucy TrowbridgeCaterer

“I've practised yoga under Phillipa's guidance for several years - I love the challenge she creates, and her extensive knowledge of the human body to give the body a complete workout. It's the ultimate way to unwind, de-stress and relax as Phillipa guides us into each pose and we re-balance our body along with building strength. I appreciate having such an experienced yoga teacher in our community with small and personalised intimate classes.”
Kris HondowTeacher

“Yoga is a great way to unwind and relax, and I find it helps my flexibility, core strength and balance for surfing, gym, and the physical demands of my job.”
Justin Van ZylFilm Industry