Yoga Classes at Hara in Coffs Harbour
HARA offers classes a dedicated Yoga teacher who incorporates all aspects of yoga into the teaching. The practice of Yoga is an art and science dedicated to creating union between body, mind and spirit. My Yoga classes may include meditation, relaxation, breathing techniques, Yoga postures and movements. I offer different styles of Yoga to bring a wealth of knowledge and skill to our students.
What happens in a typical Yoga class?
Yoga classes vary depending on the focus and theme offered. You will usually practice on yoga mats and may use various props such as blankets, blocks, straps or bolsters provided when required.
When arriving at the studio and the Yoga room please respect the space by entering in silence. A yoga class typically includes:
An introduction to include relaxation or breathing practices.
A gentle warm up.
Yoga postures and movements.
A cool down of some restorative postures.
Relaxation or meditation to conclude.
After class I kindly ask you to quietly clean the studio Mats and store away neatly any Yoga props that you may have used for class.
Yoga with Suzanne McCarty
HARA Studio director and Yoga teacher & Yoga Therapist, Suzanne McCarty was led to Yoga over thirty years ago to help promote her strength and flexibility for ballet training. Yoga eventually became her haven from career and life pressures. Suzanne has completed Yoga teacher Trainings with Power Living Yoga & Advanced Yoga Teacher Training with renowned international teacher Donna Farhi who has inspired her to find her own unique way of sharing Yoga with her students. Suzanne a certified Yoga Therapist with IATY-The International association of Yoga Therapy.
Yoga Therapy
Yoga Therapy takes the techniques of yoga and applies them to meet the needs of each student. Because every student is a unique individual, every Yoga Therapy program is different. Even if two students have the same health condition, they are likely to receive very different Yoga Therapy practices. This is because Yoga Therapy does not simply address immediate symptoms in isolation. Instead, Yoga Therapy considers the needs of the whole person, taking into account their personality, health history, lifestyle, attitudes, belief system, preferences and more.
“I have been attending classes at Hara for one year now. I feel that within that year my practice has a whole new depth and understanding, more than I ever thought possible just from attending yoga classes. I now feel stronger, more aware and I have learnt how to move in a whole new way. You and your staff are extremely knowledgeable, patient and welcoming. Every time I leave a class I’m happy that made the effort to attend, I feel refreshed and just a little more at peace. Thanks for everything.”
“Thought I’d let you know how much I am enjoying your yoga and pilates classes. I love how you are always learning and exploring. It’s great not to have stagnant classes and I’m learning so much about my body and I have actually noticed differences outside and within my body which has been great.”