You don't have to spend all of your time on the Yoga mat to find freedom through Yoga. Especially in modern times with the mental stimulation your mind deals with every day?

Sarasvati explores the ancient wisdom from Patanjali's 'Yoga Sutras' as applied to your everyday modern life. She shares stories and exercises and invites you to discover the way your mind creates its idea of itself.

Whether or not you have heard of Patanjali and the 'eight limbs', you will find they are not just a set of rules to live by. They are inner and outer explorations that move you towards experiencing freedom.

What is freedom? It is an inner state that Sarasvati calls 'coming home to yourself'. She describes a robust, independent state where you recognize that your source of joy is internal, and not reliant on situations or other people. Your daily life, here and now, is the perfect practice ground. This state of freedom is your birthright.

Whether you are a student of Yoga, a Yoga teacher or completely new to Yoga, this book is the perfect companion to your practice on the mat.

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Shavasana – relinquishing body and mind for deep relaxation and meditation 20 minutes

Meditation Matters Meditation course

This 6 week course is for you if you are new to Meditation and also if you want some reliable tools to further your Meditation practice so as to find the peace and joy that is your natural state. It is a distillation of many years of practicing and teaching meditation, and from the content of my book ‘Yoga Off the Mat – Freedom in Everyday Life’. We explore practices to quiet the busy mind such as mindfulness, mantra, breathing, movement and much more. You can benefit from the practices right away, and you won’t regret attending this course.

‘Thank-you so much for all the suggestions and advice, I have so many techniques now and also you’ve built my confidence up.’ Sandra F

'That is the most relaxed I have EVER been' Helen

Meditation Matters is a 6 week course. Please select the start date of the course you wish to attend below.

TERM 1
Tuesday Feb 12, 2019, 6 -7pm at St Augustine's Church, 90-92 Como Pde West, Mentone
OR
Thursday Feb 7 , 2019, 7.30 - 8.30pm at Waverley Yoga Studio, 6 The Highway, Mt Waverley

TERM 2
Thursday May 2 , 2019, 7.30 - 8.30pm at Waverley Yoga Studio, 6 The Highway, Mt Waverley

TERM 3
Tuesday August 20, 2019, 6 -7pm at St Augustine's Church, 90-92 Como Pde West, Mentone
OR
Thursday August 22 , 2019, 7.30 - 8.30pm at Waverley Yoga Studio, 6 The Highway, Mt Waverley

TERM 4
Wednesday October 9, 2019, 6 -7pm at St Augustine's Church, 90-92 Como Pde West, Mentone

Sarasvati is the founder and former owner of Waverley Yoga Studio and has been teaching Yoga and Meditation for 17 years. This course is distilled from years of practice and from the content of her book. Sarasvati is a Senior Member of Yoga Australia and recognised by Meditation Australia as a teacher of therapeutic, personal development and spiritual meditation (these are the peak bodies in Australia for Yoga and Meditation teachers).

Fee in Mentone includes your copy of Sarasvati's book 'Yoga off the mat, freedom in everyday life'
Early bird special rate of $150 applies at Mentone if paid in full 2 weeks prior to course starting, please enquire.

Beautiful Breath Yoga Masterclass with Sarasvati Sally Dawson and Mary Gazzo.

NOTE if having trouble with my store, please go to the schedule page and find the link to book via sticky tickets

Our breath is an intimate link to our physical, mental and inner state.

In this Yoga Masterclass we will explore the gift of your breath and its potential. You will use the breath in your postures and as a tool for moving towards relaxation and meditation. You will become more intimate and comfortable with your breath as a reflection of your inner state.

This masterclass is suitable if you are a student or teacher of Yoga and want to further explore the breath as a tool for your practice on and off the mat.

Sunday September 15, 2019, 2 - 4pm

Fee: $35

Earlybird: $30 paid in full prior to Aug 15

Pay via website or ask for EFT details

The location of my home studio in Mordialloc will be advised when you book.

Beautiful Breath workshop

Have you ever wondered if you breathe correctly? Learn simple breathing techniques to sustain energy, relieve stress and calm the mind.

You will Learn:

* The natural breath
* How NOT to breathe
* Stress and the breath
* Yoga practices to support breathing
* How to integrate breath into your yoga practice
* How breath changes with the thoughts
* Breathing practices for different goals

This workshop will give you a better understanding of how the breath can affect the your energy, emotions and peace of mind. You will feel renewed and refreshed!

Beautiful Breath is a 3 hour workshop. Please select the date of the workshop you wish to attend below.

Saturday June 8, 2019, 2 - 5pm at Waverley Yoga Studio, 6 The Highway, Mt Waverley (near Mt Waverley train station)
OR
Sunday August 25, 2019, 2 - 5pm at Waverley Yoga Studio, 6 The Highway, Mt Waverley (near Mt Waverley train station)

Sarasvati is the founder and former owner of Waverley Yoga Studio and has been teaching Yoga and Meditation for 17 years. This workshop is distilled from years of practice and from the content of her book. Sarasvati is a Senior Member of Yoga Australia and recognised by Meditation Australia as a teacher of therapeutic, personal development and spiritual meditation (these are the peak bodies in Australia for Yoga and Meditation teachers).

Fee includes your personal copy of Sarasvati's book 'Yoga Off the Mat, Freedom in Everyday Life'

Healthy Sleep is fundamental to our physical, mental and emotional health and wellbeing.

Yoga practices have an important role in maintaining and enhancing our quality of sleep.
Yoga practices give us the tools to relax the body and mind and let go of the day for a healthy sleep.
The Sleep and Yoga workshop will be both educational and practical.

We will explore why sleep is important, how sleep works, how much sleep we need and some common sleep problems such as getting to sleep and getting BACK to sleep, and how Yoga can help promote healthy sleep. You will experience Yoga practices which will help you release the body and the mind from your busy day to promote a healthy sleep at night.

Join us for this informative workshop with Sleep Health Educator, Sue Cranage and Yoga teacher, Sarasvati Dawson.

The workshop will include small group activities, partner work and Yoga practices which are beneficial for healthy sleep.
This workshop is an opportunity for you to better understand and improve your sleep with Yoga.

Sunday June 2, 2019, 2 - 4.15pm

This workshop is now FULLY BOOKED.
Further bookings will be will be added to a waitlist and if necessary a new time scheduled

Fee: $35**
**Earlybird special price $30 if booked and paid by May 21.

Pay via website or ask for EFT details

The location of my home studio in Mordialloc will be advised when you book.

Move and Meditate Masterclass

In this Masterclass you will take the body through a balanced asana practice which will prepare you for a more intuitive movement practice to follow. We will then tune in and move in whatever way suits, mindful and free movement that moves you towards meditation. It could be standing, sitting, lying or a combination. It could be movements you have done before or just whatever you feel like. You will then sit or find whatever position suits for meditation and you may well feel that a state of meditation easily arises.

Who is Move and Meditate for?
This session is best suited to those with some body awareness and already familiar with some yoga and meditation practice.

What are the benefits?
A practice of mindful movement that is tailored to your needs on any given day, as it allows for how you are feeling and what you need. Then you transition easily into meditation where you slow right down, support the parasympathetic nervous system and just might feel blissful, still, spacious and free. On top of all this - it is FUN!!

When: Sunday July 7, 2 – 4pm

Where: Mordialloc (near the beach, Parkdale side of Mordi, I will give you the address of my home studio after you book)

Your investment: $35

Meditation Matters Workshop

NOTE if having trouble with my store, please go to the schedule page and find the link to book via sticky tickets

This 3 hour workshop is for you if you are new to Meditation and also if you want some reliable tools to further your Meditation practice so as to find the peace and joy that is your natural state. You will learn tools to help you can find focus, clarity and insight. It is a distillation of many years of practicing and teaching meditation, and from the content of my book ‘Yoga Off the Mat – Freedom in Everyday Life’. We explore practices to quiet the busy mind such as mindfulness, mantra, breathing, movement and much more. You can benefit from the practices right away, and you won’t regret attending this course.

‘Thank-you so much for all the suggestions and advice, I have so many techniques now and also you’ve built my confidence up.’ Sandra F

'That is the most relaxed I have EVER been' Helen

Meditation Matters is a 3 hour workshop (It is a condensed but still very beneficial version of the 6 week course).
Please select the date of the course you wish to attend below.

DATES:
Friday April 5, 2019, 10am - 1pm FULLY BOOKED

Tuesday April 23, 2019, 12 - 3pm FULLY BOOKED

Friday July 19, 2019, 10am - 1pm*

LOCATION:
Mordialloc, near Parkdale (the address of my home studio will be given when you book), easy walk from Mordialloc train station, ample street parking nearby

Your investment: $85*
*Early bird book and pay in full by July 8, $75, use coupon code EARLY

Fee includes your copy of Sarasvati's book 'Yoga off the mat, freedom in everyday life'

Sarasvati is the founder and former owner of Waverley Yoga Studio and has been teaching Yoga and Meditation for 17 years. This course is distilled from years of practice and from the content of her book. Sarasvati is a Senior Member of Yoga Australia and recognised by Meditation Australia as a teacher of therapeutic, personal development and spiritual meditation (these are the peak bodies in Australia for Yoga and Meditation teachers).

Guided teaching on Yogic Breathing for deep relaxation. 9 minutes

Anatomy Meditation - journey through the major bones and muscles of the body. 11 minutes

Short Guided Relaxation exercise 13 minutes

Guide to Still Mind Meditation 20 minutes

Tracks
1. Deep yogic breathing for wellness, healing and relaxation (9 minutes)
2. Shavasana – relinquishing body and mind for deep relaxation and meditation (21 minutes)
3. Anatomical trip through the body – major bones and muscles, for students of anatomy (11 minutes)
4. Short relaxation (13 minutes)
5. BONUS 10 year anniversary track Guided stillness meditation (20 minutes)

All guided by Sarasvati, with beautiful meditative background music.

NOTE: Pick Up or other shipping options are available for this product. Just follow through the shopping cart to checkout to select the best delivery option for you.

Full guided meditation Shavasana for deep relaxation. 21 minutes.
Tracks
1. Deep yogic breathing for wellness, healing and relaxation (9 minutes)
2. Shavasana – relinquishing body and mind for deep relaxation and meditation (21 minutes)
3. Anatomical trip through the body – major bones and muscles, for students of anatomy (11 minutes)
4. Short relaxation (13 minutes)
5. BONUS 10 year anniversary track Guided stillness meditation (20 minutes)
All guided by Sarasvati, with beautiful meditative background music.