LOCATION
Level 1,Suite 4/94Blackwall Rd, Woy Woy 2256
Ph. 02 4342 5000
COMING SOON
The ChiBall Method™ is a fusion mind-body exercise-to-music programme inspired from Tai Chi-Qi Gong, Dance, Yoga, Pilates, Feldenkrais and Meditation. Gentle and flowing movements are choreographed to music according to principles of traditional Chinese medicine [to reflect energies of the seasons], and guide class participants through a 1 hour low-impact exploration of mindful movement, sensation and space.
Helen started practising yoga about 20 years ago. Her personal practice began with Iyengar yoga and then focused on Astanga with ante and post natal breaks along the way. She originally trained with ITEC (1994) as a massage therapist and has studied both Northern and Southern style traditional thai massage. Before coming to Australia with her family in 2006, Helen taught yoga in London for 10 years. She has qualifications with Birthlight, Yoga Bugs, Radiant Child and an Adult Education Teacher Training. She is a senior yoga teacher member of the Yoga Teachers Association of Australia . Helen's sensitive teaching style makes yoga accessible to everyone regardless of fitness or flexibility and her classes are friendly, relaxed and fun. About John
John was introduced to Yoga on advise from a Chiropractor after suffering a serious spinal injury. The therapeutic and meditative benefits of yoga were soon realised. The gentle mobilising and stretching of this first practice not only relieved chronic pain but also led to a positive life changing experience. An unexpected opportunity to teach was the catalyst for John to pursue yoga as not only a life style but also a career. He graduated from the distinguished “Yoga Teaching Diploma” at Nature Care College in Sydney and was accepted as a member of the Yoga Teachers Association of Australia. He began teaching in community halls and gymnasiums and soon became a highly regarded team fitness leader. In March 2008, a dream was realised when John opened the Peninsula Yoga Centre. John has delivered yoga packages to seniors, children with special needs, and people with injuries in the form of rehabilitation, beginners, intermediate, and advanced levels.
His philosophy to yoga teaching is that: Yoga is available to every person regardless of age, physical or mental condition. A practice is available to anyone who is willing to improve his or her own health and well being. Glenda Morgan and Cherel Waters
Instructors Glenda Morgan and Cherel Waters are qualified teachers of Qi Gong and Tai Chi, having practiced for 10 years these wonderful soft martial arts.
Hi, my name is Deborah. I teach a Pilates class at the Yoga Centre each week. As a health and fitness professional for over 20 years, I have taught just about every form of exercise, including aerobics and strength training. Of all the forms of exercise I have taught Pilates is my favourite. I had severe scoliosis as a child and have had spinal fusion surgery. Many years later I had complications and only 9 years ago, Drs were putting me in a wheelchair! Having had the training in exercise, I have worked my way back to pain free living. I owe so much to Pilates and that is why I know it works!! I currently teach in several gyms around the coast. I teach Pilates, Les Mills Body Balance, Freestyle aerobics, Older Adults, Boxing, Weight loss programs, Hot Cycle and I'm a qualified Personal Trainer.
I have a background in classical Hatha yoga, including Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga and yoga therapy. My main practice is Ashtanga but my focus at the moment is on yoga therapy. I guide students toward comfortable stillness in yoga asana. We work on creating a balanced body to live in and a balanced mind to live with. I started teaching yoga in 1997 at a small school hall in New Zealand with 3 students and when I left, there were 20. Teaching those first classes fired my passion for teaching and from there at the age of 18 I did my first Hatha Yoga Teacher Training with the IYTA in New Zealand. I also studied with my mother Valda Jaquiery in the Iyengar system for 2 years. With the yearning for knowledge I decided to leave New Zealand and head to India. It was there I found a love for Ashtanga yoga and Buddhist Tantra . After a few years of searching and dabbling my feet in the yoga well, teaching and practicing, I completed an Advanced Hatha Yoga Teacher Training in Byron Bay with Louisa Seer at Yoga Arts for 9 continuous months. I then came back to New Zealand to set up the Tapas School of Yoga in New Plymouth. From there I had the opportunity to come to Sydney and work with Eileen Hall as a senior teacher at Ashtanga Yoga Moves in Paddington. I also teach classes at Elix’r Health Club in Sydney and conduct workshops internationally. Jacqui Fletcher and Satyananda Yoga
“My name is Jacqui Fletcher and I teach Yoga in the Satyananada style at the Peninsula Yoga Centre and various other locations around the central coast.
The ChiBall Method™ is a fusion mind-body exercise-to-music programme inspired from Tai Chi-Qi Gong, Dance, Yoga, Pilates, Feldenkrais and Meditation. Gentle and flowing movements are choreographed to music according to principles of traditional Chinese medicine [to reflect energies of the seasons], and guide class participants through a 1 hour low-impact exploration of mindful movement, sensation and space.
Combined with elements of colour and aromatherapy, the result is a return to harmony, balance and wellbeing.
About Us The Peninsula Yoga Centre is the only dedicated yoga centre on the Woy Woy Peninsula. The Peninsula Yoga Centre is private, air conditioned, carpeted and fully equipped to be beneficial to your experience. Programmes are made appropriate for all levels of fitness from beginners to the more advanced. Prenatal, private tuition and relaxation methods are all provided, and all instructors are qualified, experienced and insured with a commitment to provide excellence in yoga. Yoga exercises or asana can be modified for people of all levels of fitness strength and flexibility. As a beginner you will be given instruction on how to move and place your body into the various positions based on a an assessment of your body type, your medical history or any special need that you may have. Yoga is accessible and beneficial to any person interested in their own health and well being. You do not need to come to yoga class with a particular body type or having previously practiced. All you need is an open mind, a desire to be healthy and a positive attitude. If you have previously practiced yoga and would like a more demanding and challenging regime we cater for you as well. Our programmes from level 1, level 2, Gentle, Cardio, Astanga classes ensure that everyone is catered for. Even mums to be and new mums with their bubs can practise yoga in our pregnancy and post natal classes. The Teachers About HelenHelen started practising yoga about 20 years ago. Her personal practice began with Iyengar yoga and then focused on Astanga with ante and post natal breaks along the way. She originally trained with ITEC (1994) as a massage therapist and has studied both Northern and Southern style traditional thai massage. Before coming to Australia with her family in 2006, Helen taught yoga in London for 10 years. She has qualifications with Birthlight, Yoga Bugs, Radiant Child and an Adult Education Teacher Training. She is a senior yoga teacher member of the Yoga Teachers Association of Australia . Helen's sensitive teaching style makes yoga accessible to everyone regardless of fitness or flexibility and her classes are friendly, relaxed and fun. About John
John was introduced to Yoga on advise from a Chiropractor after suffering a serious spinal injury. The therapeutic and meditative benefits of yoga were soon realised. The gentle mobilising and stretching of this first practice not only relieved chronic pain but also led to a positive life changing experience. An unexpected opportunity to teach was the catalyst for John to pursue yoga as not only a life style but also a career. He graduated from the distinguished “Yoga Teaching Diploma” at Nature Care College in Sydney and was accepted as a member of the Yoga Teachers Association of Australia. He began teaching in community halls and gymnasiums and soon became a highly regarded team fitness leader. In March 2008, a dream was realised when John opened the Peninsula Yoga Centre. John has delivered yoga packages to seniors, children with special needs, and people with injuries in the form of rehabilitation, beginners, intermediate, and advanced levels.
His philosophy to yoga teaching is that: Yoga is available to every person regardless of age, physical or mental condition. A practice is available to anyone who is willing to improve his or her own health and well being. Glenda Morgan and Cherel Waters
Instructors Glenda Morgan and Cherel Waters are qualified teachers of Qi Gong and Tai Chi, having practiced for 10 years these wonderful soft martial arts.
- "Qi Gong is one of the most effective ways to strengthen your energy and therefore your health is to practice Qi Gong. The flow of energy or Qi (chi) in our body is directly related to our posture and body movements, breath and mental condition.
The specific and ancient exercised practiced in Qi Gong work on correcting and harmonising these 3 aspects of being by directing the flow of energy (chi) through the meridans and channels of the whole body.
With regular pactice Qi Gong helps to cleanse the body of toxins, reduce stress and helps individuals maintain a healthy and active life.
Hi, my name is Deborah. I teach a Pilates class at the Yoga Centre each week. As a health and fitness professional for over 20 years, I have taught just about every form of exercise, including aerobics and strength training. Of all the forms of exercise I have taught Pilates is my favourite. I had severe scoliosis as a child and have had spinal fusion surgery. Many years later I had complications and only 9 years ago, Drs were putting me in a wheelchair! Having had the training in exercise, I have worked my way back to pain free living. I owe so much to Pilates and that is why I know it works!! I currently teach in several gyms around the coast. I teach Pilates, Les Mills Body Balance, Freestyle aerobics, Older Adults, Boxing, Weight loss programs, Hot Cycle and I'm a qualified Personal Trainer.
- Pilates involves a series of exercises that place intense concentration on your abdominal muscles. It helps improve your balance and co ordination, strength and improves posture. This unique system will create long, lean tones muscles. Combine these exercises with mental concentration and breath work, and the result is a mind/body fitness programme that can help you feel mentally and emotionally balanced with a stronger body.
I have a background in classical Hatha yoga, including Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga and yoga therapy. My main practice is Ashtanga but my focus at the moment is on yoga therapy. I guide students toward comfortable stillness in yoga asana. We work on creating a balanced body to live in and a balanced mind to live with. I started teaching yoga in 1997 at a small school hall in New Zealand with 3 students and when I left, there were 20. Teaching those first classes fired my passion for teaching and from there at the age of 18 I did my first Hatha Yoga Teacher Training with the IYTA in New Zealand. I also studied with my mother Valda Jaquiery in the Iyengar system for 2 years. With the yearning for knowledge I decided to leave New Zealand and head to India. It was there I found a love for Ashtanga yoga and Buddhist Tantra . After a few years of searching and dabbling my feet in the yoga well, teaching and practicing, I completed an Advanced Hatha Yoga Teacher Training in Byron Bay with Louisa Seer at Yoga Arts for 9 continuous months. I then came back to New Zealand to set up the Tapas School of Yoga in New Plymouth. From there I had the opportunity to come to Sydney and work with Eileen Hall as a senior teacher at Ashtanga Yoga Moves in Paddington. I also teach classes at Elix’r Health Club in Sydney and conduct workshops internationally. Jacqui Fletcher and Satyananda Yoga
“My name is Jacqui Fletcher and I teach Yoga in the Satyananada style at the Peninsula Yoga Centre and various other locations around the central coast.
Both my practise and teaching have developed a strong therapeutic focus – something that the Satyananda system of Yoga lends itself well to.
In addition to holding general classes, I am also available to develop individual programs and teach one-on-one or small group classes to deal with specific issues or special needs.
The benefits of Satyananda Yoga are that it is:-
Wholistic- utilises different practises from a wide variety of Yoga styles.
Adaptable- The practises can be modified to meet the needs of the student regardless of their level of mobility or flexibility. The practises can be as challenging as the students’ capacity allows and tailored to address a whole range of health issues.
Stress reducing- provides tools and coping mechanisms to help deal with the everyday symptoms of stressful living.
“Through an approach that incorportates an awareness of all aspects of being. Satyananda Yoga promotes the alignment of the delicate balance between body, mind, emotions and spirit – head, heart and hands”. During a trypical class, the integral style of Satyananda Yoga is seen in the combination of practises which address the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual aspects of one’s nature – asana (physical postures), pranayama (breathing practises), mediatation and/or Satyananda Yoga Nidra”.