Yoga

Knoff Yoga is a traditional style of Hatha Yoga, which utilises the body as a vehicle/tool to increase awareness. All of the techniques—meditation, breath-work, postures, relaxation and philosophy—are designed to turn the mind inwards. The idea is to be in the present moment, not thinking about the past or projecting into the future

Being aware of our body and breath is a fantastic way to gain insight into our particular emotional and mental states. Using the techniques of Knoff Yoga, we then have the option to make changes in our physical health and mind-states, if we wish.

Knoff Yoga is designed to enhance our wellbeing on every level. More strength, more flexibility, more clarity, more energy—and all from a centre of emotional balance.

The concepts behind Knoff Yoga are simple and easy to understand. The body and mind are two sides of the same coin. What we do with one affects the other. You cannot have a thought without it affecting the body and you cannot activate the body without it impacting on the mind. They are one.

Increased awareness, combined with increased mobility and vitality, gives you the opportunity to make the most of your precious life.

Most people come into Yoga with a physical issue they wish to resolve, e.g. bad back, high levels of stress, or starting to feel old, etc. The goal of Knoff Yoga is to give you the tools and encouragement to make positive changes in the direction you choose.

Life has provided you with a vehicle. Knoff Yoga is the owner’s manual.

I fell in love with Yoga when I went along to an intimate class of 4 people plus the teacher with a dear friend. Our teacher took us back to basics, we workshopped things, and she slowly took us further as our bodies strengthened. Unfortunately, she had to move to care for a family member, so that was short-lived.

Because I was quite a way from town and had young kids I searched Youtube and found Lesley Fightmaster and spent a year doing her online teachings at least 5 days a week, anywhere from 20 - 90 minutes at home. My family and I moved interstate. Once settled I found a little Yoga sign in my new town and was blessed with my new teacher Terina who had over 20 years of experience and I started going twice a week.

I was committed and as Terina got me familiar with the practice we just started to meet up to practice together a few times a week. I loved her down to earth attitude around yoga and her sense of humour. Then came the mentoring in teaching, Terina took me under her wing, and in my private sessions, we would discuss the principles around teaching. Under her supervision I was able to experience what that looked and felt like, working with beginners and pregnant women. I looked into becoming a certified teacher and found Core life Yoga in Cairns. The 200hrs teacher training was amazing Jen Hamilton and Han Wee Tan guided our group beautifully. Jen with her postures, sequencing and somatic experiences and Han's amazing Pranayama and Meditation work. 

I have had the pleasure of leading general classes, teaching at retreats and doing one on one sessions. I love the diversity of meeting people where they are and sharing in their journey around Yoga. It's so much more than just the postures. Pranayama and meditation are beautiful additions to the practice and impact the busy lives we lead in such a positive way.  Anytime on your mat is better than nothing, in saying that life can get in the way and sometimes our practice ebbs and flows, comes and goes. It's OK. That's why it's great to have a class to go to or someone to practice with to keep you accountable for something that is so worthwhile on so many levels.

If you are wanting a little more guidance around your Yoga journey, get in touch. One-on-one sessions or grabbing a couple of friends is a great way to connect, workshop and have the time to ask questions or work on particular poses.