West End

Namaste. Stress and tension are all too common in a large, busy city like Brisbane. You’ll discover some much needed peace and relaxation at our friendly, comfortable, air-conditioned yoga and meditation centre at West End. You’ll be sure to find a class to suit, as we offer a wide range of programs to suit everyone including yoga, meditation, relaxation, stretching, vegetarian cooking classes, full day lifestyle workshops and lots more.

Australian School of Meditation & Yoga: Brisbane West End

Contact and Location Details:

Phone: (07) 3895-8944
Email: brisbane@asm.org.au
Address: Australian School Of Meditation and Yoga : 236 Montague Road, West End, Brisbane

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What’s on in the West End of Brisbane:

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We also offer gift vouchers for our Cooking classes, Balanced Life Retreats and Getaway Retreats.

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Beginner Yoga

This class is more of a workshop which will teach you how to practice yoga asanas with correct alignment. The teacher will be adjusting your alignment throughout the class. It is a great start for beginners who, after attending a few beginner classes, will feel more confident attending general hatha yoga classes. 4.00pm – 5.15pm Thursdays.

Cost: $12.00 (Concession $8.00, 6 class pass $60, unlimited monthly pass $80) No need to book.

Hatha Yoga

Hatha yoga classes increase flexibility, strengthens and tones muscles, balances hormones, cleanses and flushes all the internal systems of the body, calm the mind and reduce stress. Includes meditation, relaxation and kirtan.

Cost: $12.00 (Concession $8.00, 6 class pass $60, unlimited monthly pass $80) No need to book.

Hatha Yoga: Easy

Gentle streching and breathing for every body. In this class you’ll gently loosen stiff joints and ease out aching muscles while soothing the nervous system and calming the mind. Classes include kirtan, meditation and relaxation.

Cost: $12.00 (Concession $8.00, 6 class pass $60, unlimited monthly pass $80) No need to book.

Energy Yoga

A flowing hatha yoga class, harmonising movement with breath to energise the body and focus the mind. It will increase your aerobic fitness, invigorate your body and deepen your asanas. This challenging class is suitable for students familiar with alignment and muscle control. Includes meditation, relaxation and kirtan.

Cost: $12.00 (Concession $8.00, 6 class pass $60, unlimited monthly pass $80) No need to book. 1 1/4 hours.

Plus Size Yoga

An easy yoga class designed with the larger body in mind. If you’ve ever felt like you don’t fit in a slim trim yoga class this is the place for you. This is not a “diet club”, rather we are aiming to pass on the gift of yoga, which includes a healthier body, a more peaceful mind and a happier heart. As well as asanas we will be doing pranayama (breathwork) and meditation. Fridays at 11 am. If you haven’t been for a while, please check the website for possible cancellations.

Cost: $12.00 (Concession $8.00, 6 class pass $60, unlimited monthly pass $80) No need to book.

Deep Peace Meditation

Experience the deeply relaxing and restorative effect of yoga relaxation and mantra meditation. These ancient yoga practices can help you overcome stress and anxieties, help relieve tension and calm the mind. This class feels blissful and helps you to experience perfect rest and recuperation. Fully guided breathing, relaxation, kirtan and meditation.

FREE – runs by donation. No need to book.

Kirtan

Beautiful, heartfelt singing of sacred mantras accompanied by musical instruments like harmonium, guitar and drums. Kirtan is usually practiced as a call and response with one person leading the singing and everyone else joining in afterwards. Participation in Kirtan focuses the mind very easily and naturally on the beautiful spiritual sound vibrations, which have the effect reawakening one’s spiritual consciousness. Kirtan lifts the spirit and brings joy to the heart.

FREE – runs by donation. No need to book.

Friday Night Kirtan and Vegetarian Meal

Enliven your spirit with beautiful sacred kirtan and enjoy a delicious vegetarian meal every Friday.
6.00pm – 8.30pm

FREE – runs by donation. No need to book.

Sunday Spiritual Gathering

Meditation for self-realisation. Enliven your spirit with beautiful sacred kirtan, guided mindfulness meditation, delicious vegetarian meal and talk on spiritual topics.

FREE – runs by donation. No need to book.

Freestyle Chillout Winter Escape

Take time out from the everyday routine of uni, work, and appointments and have some fun! Spend time reflecting and reconnecting with yourself, other people and the environment in the beautiful Gold Coast hinterland.

Join us for our uniquely designed escape experience; offering loads of exciting things to do, featuring yoga, meditation, live kirtan, adventure activities, workshops, jam sessions and more!

Yoga fun

This 5 day/4night escape will give you practical skills that you can apply in your life to achieve a calmer mind, a healthier body and inner peace, all whilst having fun and meeting like minded people!

When:
Friday 5th July – Tuesday 9th July

Where: Bornhoffen, Natural Bridge, Gold Coast Hinterland

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Brisbane Yoga Foundation Alignment Workshop

Yoga Alignment Workshop
Practicing yoga asanas safely with the correct alignment can be daunting to people new to yoga as well as those with experience. We often can’t really tell if we are practicing the exercises correctly and we can form bad habits as the year’s progress.

In this series of alignment workshops we will learn the most popular yoga asanas. Experienced yoga teachers will be available to help to adjust your body, allowing you to achieve more benefits by safely going deeper into the pose and thereby enhancing your yoga experience.

2013 Dates

  • 1st Saturday of each month

Where: Australian School of Meditation & Yoga, West End.
When: 2pm – 4pm
Cost: $12/$8 concession. Passes are accepted.

Phone: (07) 3895-8944
Email: brisbane@asm.org.au
Address: Australian School Of Meditation and Yoga : 236 Montague Road, West End, Brisbane

Brisbane Kids Yoga Workshop


Yoga for kids
Kids yoga is an excellent supplement to elementary education as it offers children time to discover their world within …

Involve your children in an extracurricular activity that:

  • expands their mind
  • develops their consciousness
  • nurtures their body


Some benefits of yoga for children include:

  • develops flexibility, cardio and strength

  • develops listening skills

  • calms and quiets the mind

  • promotes sound sleep 

  • promotes cell detoxification

  • improves concentration

  • offers children an inner sense of satisfaction

  • lays the foundation for a lifetime wellness

  • reconnects children with their inner world


The Kids Yoga workshop will include yoga postures, breathing, meditation, games and whatever else blossoms from being in the moment …

2013 Dates

  • July 13th
  • November 9th

Where: Australian School of Meditation & Yoga, West End.
When: 2pm – 6pm
Cost: $15 includes afternoon tea

Bookings Essential

Brisbane Prenatal Yoga Workshops


Prenatal Yoga
Hatha Yoga has proven to be one of the most highly regarded approaches to managing the irregularities and discomforts associated with pregnancy and birth. This is because it works to balance and nourish the mother-to-be in a holistic fashion, all the while offering suitable modifications for each of the different stages of maternity. Yoga also offers the mother an opportunity to develop a heightened sense of mind and body awareness, while simultaneously nurturing them on an emotional and spiritual level.

In this workshop we will be exploring yogic techniques to help you stay comfortable, calm and connected throughout your pregnancy and birth. Partners are also welcome.

2013 Dates

  • September 14th

Where: Australian School of Meditation & Yoga, West End.
When: 2pm – 6pm
Cost: $30 includes afternoon tea, meditation and relaxation pack: guided meditation CD, Kirtan cd, meditation beads and booklet.

Bookings Essential

Sacred Sounds Night with Kirtan Leader Nirmal

When: 3rd Friday of every month

Where: West End Centre, 236 Montague Road, West End

Kicks off: 6pm

Wraps up: 8.30pm

Weaving together mantras and modern melodies, taste that happiness for which we are always searching for with a journey through sacred sound. The repetition of the mantras cleanses the heart and mind and helps us remember our true spiritual nature, who we really are.

Includes a delicious vegetarian meal. Free event

Discover Meditation Courses - West End

Several easy and practical meditation techniques are introduced in this two-part course. You will learn how to cope better with stress and improve your physical and mental well-being. Meditation provides insights into the workings of the mind and emotions. It further helps you develop clarity and wisdom, gaining a greater understanding of life. You can experience inner peace and lasting happiness by reawakening your natural spiritual consciousness and becoming self-realised.

When:

Two part course, Monday nights

8.00pm – 9.15pm

  • 20, 27 May
  • 24 June, 1st July
  • 22, 29th July
  • 19, 26 August
  • 23, 30 Sept
  • 21, 28 Oct
  • 18, 25 Nov

Two part course, Wednesday mornings

11.00am – 12.15am

  • 22, 29 May
  • 19, 26 June
  • 24, 31st July
  • 21, 28 Aug
  • 18, 25 Sept
  • 23, 30 Oct

FREE – runs by donation. No need to book.

Brisbane Full Day Meditation Lifestyle Workshop


Includes Hatha Yoga, relaxation, mindful meditation, breathwork and sumptous vegetarian lunch.

When: 11:00am – 5:00pm Saturday

2013 Dates

  • 18th May – Make your own Aromatherapy Natural Skin Care
  • 20th July – Beginners Yoga Foundation
  • 21st Sept – Organic Gardening & Homemade Pizza
  • 23rd Nov – Ayurveda

Cost: $45 includes beads, meditation booklet, lunch and guided meditation CD.

Bookings essential

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3 Day Balanced Lifestyle Retreat

The Yoga and Meditation Lifestyle is not a narrow confined field, but rather, it is a complete system for physical, mental and spiritual well being. Our three day long weekend Balanced Lifestyle Retreat will teach you how to lead a balanced lifestyle and adopt positive lifestyle habits.

2013 dates:

  • 15th, 16th, 17th Nov

Places are limited.

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Brisbane & Gold Coast Vegetarian Cooking Classes

Learn to cook an array of mouth-watering exotic dishes.

Brisbane 2013 dates:

  • 27th April – Thai Temptations
  • 29th June – Exotic Dishes from around the World
  • 24th August – Healing with Wholefoods
  • 19th Oct- Raw Food Energy

Gold Coast 2013 dates TBA:

2pm – 6pm

Cost: $40 includes recipe booklet and full meal.

Bookings essential

More Details

Please contact us for more info or to book:

Phone: (07) 3895-8944
Email: brisbane@asm.org.au
Address: Australian School Of Meditation and Yoga : 236 Montague Road, West End, Brisbane