Annette’s classes suit people of diverse abilities and interests. Annette dedicates time to preparing well for each class, tailoring practices to the capacities and potential of each participant. She provides different options and variations of practices where this is likely to be helpful. Participants in both group and private classes have the opportunity to engage in enjoyable and beneficial experiences, attending to what works best for them.

‘Yoga for Happiness’ – These yoga classes help participants to discover how yoga can lighten the mood. Slow, mindful practice of postures with pauses between postures helps participants attend to body, breath and mind. Chanting mantras while practicing some postures has a vibrational effect in the body that both calms and energizes. Along with the postures and mantras, hand mudras (gestures), pranayama (breathing techniques) and meditation contribute to an enlivening yoga experience.

‘Yoga to Refresh and Relax’ – These Friday evening classes at the end of the work week help participants to stretch, release tensions in the body and mind, improve flexibility and posture, and start the weekend refreshed. Through asanas (postures), pranayama (breathing techniques) and short meditation practices, participants can deepen their awareness and self-care. The classes are suitable for people with no prior experience of yoga as well as those with previous experience.

Annette facilitates private yoga classes in Townsville, which are carefully tailored to personal interests, needs and abilities. They include a 90-minute private yoga session and a take home plan for home practice.