Thirroul Yoga Shala
DYNAMIC PRACTICE IN THE STYLE OF ASHTANGA YOGA
Thirroul
Saturdays 8am
The Excelsior Hall, Thirroul Community Centre
*Saturdays 8am. Cost $20.
No booking required.
Suitable for active people.
Please note: no class on April 19th - Easter Saturday.
On Sat 31st May class will move to the Thirroul Railway Hall for that day only.
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Experience transformative yoga at Thirroul Yoga Shala, where classes are rooted in the Ashtanga Yoga method, shaped by over 20 years of study with Eileen Hall. These classes are ideal for active individuals with some yoga experience but remain accessible to all levels through inclusive modifications.
Each session starts with sun salutations to awaken the body and sync breath with movement, followed by standing postures focusing on alignment and stability. With compassion at its core, Alyson’s approach encourages mobility, stability, and confidence, meeting each participant where they are.
Saturday classes offer a 90-minute guided Primary Series practice, ending with rest and seated contemplation. Classes open and close with an optional AUM chant, honoring the tradition of yogic wisdom from India.
Begin your journey in a welcoming space that supports growth, well-being, and community connection.
*Check social media for updates on term breaks and public holidays, classes follow school terms. No booking required. No membership or sign-up fees.
Please note, this style of yoga practice is not recommended during pregnancy.
Registered Senior Teacher and Mentor with Yoga Australia
Alyson started practicing yoga seriously in 2004. She undertook a teacher training apprenticeship with Fiona Pullen between 2006 ~ 2009. She has assisted Eileen Hall at YogaMoves in Sydney and on retreat in Bali.
Alyson runs curriculum-based professional development workshops for yoga teachers-in-training and teachers qualified at 200hr and 500hr level certification.
NEW STUDENTS
If you have some yoga experience you will be familiar with many of the postures in the Ashtanga sequence.
If you are totally new to yoga, please arrange with Alyson to come ten mins early for a consultation. Phone or text 0415 763 250.
NOT FLEXIBLE?
You’re not the only one, but you’ve come to the right place. A consistent yoga practice will help you develop your flexibility and strength slowly over time. But alignment principles are important, we can help with that.
FOR LADIES
During pregnancy, we recommend you take pre-natal yoga classes with one of the wonderful local pre-natal yoga teachers in the area. We currently do not offer pre-natal classes.
It is not recommended to practice Ashtanga yoga on the first 3 days of your period. If you do practice, avoid twisting postures and inversions.
NEED A MAT?
Limited mats available to borrow. It's better if you bring your own.
LOOKING FOR SOMETHING SPIRITUAL?
Practicing postures (asanas), breathing exercises (pranayama), and meditation are valuable steps in developing any contemplative practice. They help calm us down so we can focus the mind and connect you to the Self.
WHICH STYLE OF YOGA IS RIGHT FOR ME?
Ashtanga yoga is an active form and suitable for active people. If you have mobility challenges, it may be better to start with Hatha or Iyengar style yoga.
For new students over 60 yrs and new mothers, please seek medical advice before coming to class.
Thirroul District Community Centre & Library
The Excelsior Hall
352/358 Lawrence Hargrave Dr, Thirroul NSW 2515
Parking available
Bus stop out front
Across from Train Station