Smooth and Steady - Balancing Vata
Flow
PLAY WITH - half-splits, mountain pose (tadasana), yogi squat (malasana), seated forward fold
EXPLORE - balancing flighty energy by moving from a strong centre
AWAKEN - grounded sensibility and rhythm on and off the mat
In Ayurveda, the Vata Dosha (constitution) is comprised of Air and Ether elements. When Vata is out of balance, particularly in cool, dry, windy weather or in times of stressful change, you might feel restless, anxious, nervous, worried, scattered and generally ungrounded. This class will help to balance flighty energy by cultivating a steady approach to practice, with slow and intentional movements and smooth, rhythmic breath. Stay warm and serene, nourish yourself with simplicity and practice with a “less is more” approach.
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nicole Nicole Walsh has been a driving force in the Sydney yoga community since she opened the doors of her first yoga studio in 2002. Over her 20 year teaching career, she has become one of Sydney’s most respected teachers.
Passionate about sharing the teaching journey with others, Nicole has been training and mentoring yoga teachers since 2006, instilling a heart-centered approach to teaching in all her trainees. Nicole guides her students via an embodied experience of yoga and meditation, translating yogic wisdom into practical skills for living, so that they may thrive in modern life. She is eternally grateful to her teachers Shiva Rea, Lorin Roche and Camille Maurine for their ongoing wisdom and support.
Nicole’s weekly classes offer an uplifting and progressive approach to Vinyasa Flow Yoga, infusing a dynamic combination of breath-inspired movement and creative, yet balanced and intelligent sequencing, with real-life down-to-earth wisdom. Nicole is a regular contributor to Australian Yoga Journal magazine, and her writing has also been featured in Wellbeing, UltraFit and Women’s Health Magazines. Nicole has taught at yoga events such as Wanderlust, Ignite Yoga Summit, Byron Spirit Festival, Sydney Spirit Retreat, Sydney Yoga Conference and Sydney Festival. She leads workshops, retreats and teacher trainings in Australia and overseas.