Class Descriptions
For the dedicated yogi, the sometimes yogi, the yogi tea drinking yogi, the uni student yogi and retired yogi, we have a class for everyone.
CLASSIC KUNDALINI
Following the tradition of how Kundalini Yoga has been taught in the west since Yogi Bhajan's arrival in 1968, Classic Kundalini Yoga includes pranayama (breathwork), a kriya, deep relaxation often with accompaniment of the gong, and meditation. The pace of the class varies at the teacher's discretion. The class experience can be physically healing, promote vitality, and balance body, mind, and soul.
Monday - Friday 7 - 8.15am & 6.15 - 7.30pm
Saturday & Sunday 11am - 12.30pm
ADDICTION RECOVERY
Addiction recovery classes apply the techniques of Kundalini Yoga to transform the self-destructive patterns of addiction, to heal and to establish more elevating habits.
Classes focus on transforming and healing
recovery from codependency, eating disorders, drug or alcohol abuse, gambling, trauma, love addiction.
Thursdays 9 - 10.15am
POWER OF WOMAN
In this class, we work with the breath, move the body with warmups and/or a short kriya and then meditate together. Then from the intuitive space that our practice allows us, we write and draw on a pertinent topic of the week. In this process, we allow our inner wisdom to come forth. We conclude the class with an optional sharing circle. All who identify as women are welcome to join.
Tuesdays 9 - 10.15am
MIND AND BODY BOOSTER
Finding the time to practice yoga and meditation every single day can be a challenge, even for life-long yogis.
If you find yourself short on time, our 30-minute Mind Booster class (a short meditation class) and Body Booster class (a short kriya-focused practice) are perfect for a quick tune-up, to give you a boost.
Monday - Friday 5.30 - 6pm
WARRIOR CLASS
Emphasising Kundalini's physical practice, Warrior Class typically includes more physically rigorous kriyas (sets of exercises) and shorter meditations. Kundalini's physical practice strengthens the physical body. Among its benefits, Kundalini Yoga can increase muscle strength and flexibility, strengthen the nervous and immune systems, and promote healing.
Mondays & Wednesdays 9 -10.15am
MEDITATION CLASS
Meditation is the prize in Kundalini Yoga. The physical practice - the yoga exercises - is merely a warm up to focus and clear the mind during meditation. Emphasising Kundalini's meditative practice, this class will include a brief warm up and a longer meditation (20-40 minutes). Meditations may include breathwork, mantra, and / or mudra. All meditations help bring about a still mind, clarity of thought, a sense of peace.
Monday - Friday 8 - 9pm
GENTLE YOGA
For students who want the benefits of Kundalini Yoga but who may feel physically challenged, JOY offers Gentle Yoga. Intended for older adults, these classes go at a slower pace than regular Kundalini classes. Typically, exercises are shorter and there are longer rests in between. Kriyas and meditations presented in Gentle Yoga are suitable to practice while sitting on a chair or on the floor.
Wednesdays 10.30 - 11.45am
COMMUNITY CLASSES
Donation-based Kundalini yoga and meditation classes offered by new teachers. An opportunity for current students and recent graduates of Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training to gain teaching experience. These classes are open to everyone. There is not minimum donation amount. Pay what you can afford. Classes passes are also valid.
FRIDAY NIGHT GONG
Open up with some gentle Kundalini Yoga and / or Meditation and then rest with the sound of the gong during an extra long deep relaxation. The gong is a sacred and ancient instrument of healing, rejuvenation and transformation. The gong releases tension and blocks in the body, it stimulates a higher functioning of the glandular and nervous system, and improves circulation.
Fridays 8 - 9pm
QUEER KUNDALINI
The purpose of this class is to build community and connection. Many within the queer community have little choice of places to practice yoga with fellow queer brothers and sisters. The person sitting next to you may well belong to the same tribe but it is not always obvious. In the spirit of openness and friendliness this class is for all that identify as LGBTQ+ to come together and experience the magic of Kundalini Yoga within a safe and open setting.
MAN-TO-MAN
In these classes and workshops, we explore some of the tools and specifically tailored yoga kriyas and meditations for men. We will learn from teachers past and present and from our own collective wisdom through open discussion.
PREGNANCY YOGA
Kundalini Yoga offers an array of tools to help a woman take care of herself during pregnancy, get ready for birth, and prepare for motherhood. In most cases, provided there are no complications with the pregnancy, it is fine for a woman to practice Kundalini Yoga during the first 120 days of pregnancy. After 120 days, there are certain yogic practices that should be avoided.