Interview – Jane, Retreat Guest
Byron Yoga Retreat Centre retreat host Caitlin caught up with Jane, one of our guests who recently stayed with us on an 8 day retreat to find out about her experience on the retreat and [...]
Toni Childs – her inspirations and her aspirations
Emmy winner and three-time Grammy nominated recording artist Toni Childs took a break from her world tour sharing her unique yoga sessions, to chat to us about her inspirations and her aspirations. Her session at [...]
Our inspiring alumni – Maya Brosnan
In 2015 Maya graduated as a Byron Yoga Centre Level 1 yoga teacher - an experience that, she believes, has forever changed her life - then last month Maya came back to Byron Yoga Retreat [...]
Our inspiring alumni – Emma James
Emma is a graduate of several Byron Yoga Centre courses and has contributed to other student’s trainings through her participant in our graduate program and through her own classes. She gained her 800 hour Certificate [...]
Pincha Mayurasana (Feathered Peacock Pose)
This pose is a strong forearm balance and an invigorating inversion. It’s not a suitable pose for beginners but it is great for intermediate and advanced classes as there are stages of attainment. In the [...]
Toe Sit – Yin
Despite its apparent simplicity, Toe Sit is one of the more intense yin yoga postures. Patience and persistence are key - over time you can learn to enjoy this pose and appreciate its myriad benefits. [...]
Natarajasana (Lord of the Dance Pose)
Natarajasana is a beautiful and deeply satisfying pose. It requires a combination of strength, flexibility and balance. There are several variations, pictured here is the variation that focuses on the back bend and a variation [...]
Bakasana (Crow pose)
Yes Bakasana is an arm balance so requires strength and poise. But it is as much about stability, courage and successfully playing with your centre of gravity. So have some fun with it! Methodology Start [...]
Eka pada rajakapotasana Vs Mermaid pose
Eka pada rajakapotasana, one legged king pigeon pose, (the variation with the back leg straight and the torso folded forward) is many peoples favourite asana - while Mermaid is the preferred pose for Instagram! [...]
Half Butterfly, Yin Style (AKA Janu Sirasana A!)
A favourite pose of our senior Yin teacher trainer Tara Fitzgibbon, and sure to feature on the upcoming Yin Yoga Retreat – Half Butterfly (as it’s known in Yin) differs in essence to it’s hatha [...]