Transforming lives through
authentic yoga and yoga therapy
Whilst yoga can be inherently therapeutic, many people don’t realise that yoga poses, Ayurvedic principles and breathing practices can be prescribed for specific health problems.
abhyāsa / uh-bee-Ah-sah
verb / unwavering practice in the direction of health
Abhyāsa Yoga aims to elevate awareness of the application of yoga, moving beyond the perception of being merely exercise, to unlock its full potential for holistic wellbeing.
Our shared vision is to provide gold standard education, advocate professional accreditation and promote Yoga Therapy in the community, towards supporting individuals in dramatically improving quality of life and cultivating lasting peace of mind.
Personalised Support
Our ‘Yoga prescriptions’ have empowered hundreds of individuals to manage specific health conditions, providing a complementary approach to traditional treatments.
Proven Transformation
As Registered Yoga Therapists, we've witnessed and facilitated profound changes in our clients, restoring balance and vitality regardless of age, mobility, or experience.
Holistic Approach
We successfully use the complete yogic framework to address the whole person, incorporating lifestyle modifications, sound therapy, breathing practices, and other accessible tools.
Professional Education
Our team comprises specialist educated and professionally registered Yoga Therapists, elevating the standard of yoga.
Medical Integration
We continue to bridge the gap between yoga, research and mainstream healthcare by effectively communicating the therapeutic applications of yoga to medical and health professionals.
Expert-Led Experiences
Through our trainings, specialist workshops and retreats, participants gain invaluable insights from our Senior Yoga Teachers and internationally acclaimed Yoga Therapists.
Jodie Lunn
—Yoga Therapist
My expertise is in the yogic techniques to intervene and upgrade our mental and physiological 'software': particularly pertaining to our thought and breathing patterns and how they fundamentally influence our lives.
jodie@abhyasayoga.com.au
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Yoga became my sanctuary amidst the relentless pace of a global technology career. From my very first class, I was captivated by a profound sense of renewal and clarity. This sparked a deep curiosity, leading me to explore the reasons for the subtle, yet significant shifts it was fostering in my body, mindset and habits.
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Today, my journey has come a full circle. Where I once guided organisations through business transformation using technology, I now empower individuals to create lasting personal change. With over 3,000 hours of experience, I specialise in personalised yoga practices - whether in a remedial setting, or Yoga professionals ready to explore the deeper practices of Yoga.
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Motivated by the accessibility and endless adaptability of Yoga to meet the needs of the individual, my work extends across various communities:
Self-care programs for Foster Carers;
School-based mindfulness initiatives;
Addiction treatment and mental health rehabilitation;
Resident Yoga Therapist at Little Jewels Acupuncture;
I have worked with the anxious, those living with insomnia, chronic pain or simply overloaded with life.
The bespoke approach puts you at the epicentre: your lifestyle, body, personality and goals, irrespective of background, challenges or belief system.
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350 Hours
Anahata Yoga Teacher Training500 Hours
Yoga Institute Diploma of Yoga Teaching150 Hours
Zenergy Yoga Children’s Teacher Training300 Hours
Svastha Yoga Certificate in Yoga Therapy750 Hours
Yoga Therapy Institute Yoga Therapy Certificate100 Hours
AnnaVidya Principles of Ayurvedic Nutrition60 Hours
Yoga Vahini Sadhana (Principles of Personal Practice)Ongoing
Yoga Vahini Sutra StudiesWeekly
Yoga Vahini Vedic Chanting
Alicia Trevelyan
—Yoga Therapist
My expertise lies in using the tools of yoga (breath, sound, mudra, meditation and movement) to assist in managing musculoskeletal and neurological conditions.
allicia@abhyasayoga.com.au
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Studying and teaching over the last two decades in the tradition of Sri Krishnamacharya and T.K.V. Desikachar, I have developed a great appreciation for the philosophy and application of Yoga, supporting personal challenges and offering effective tools to manage health.
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In over 3,000 teaching/clinical hours, chronic back pain has been the most prevalent issue presented, negatively impacting quality of life. Driven by countless clients reporting a transition from debilitating pain to improved health, I am passionate about continuing to advocate Yoga Therapy in the community, specialising in the area of pain and back care.
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Underpinning my accreditation as a Senior Teacher and internationally certified Yoga Therapist, is a solid background of assessment and care for individuals in the following areas:
Private consultations in the management of pre and post hip and knee surgery; chronic back and neck pain; Acquired Brain Injury; headache, Asperger’s Syndrome; Chronic Fatigue; Arthritis, Anxiety and PTSD;
In Clinical practices specialising in addiction rehabilitation and pain management at The Sanctuary, Byron Bay and a broad range of health conditions at Lennox Head Yoga and Wellness.
Using the holistic and structured approach of Yoga Therapy, I aim to empower each individual with strategies to move toward optimal health and tranquillity of mind.
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500 Hours
Yoga Institute Diploma of Yoga Teaching750 Hours
Yoga Therapy Institute Yoga Therapy Certificate50 Hours
Mark Breadner Meditation Teacher TrainingOngoing
Mischa Telford Yoga Sutra Studies
