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The vision for Modern Movement is yoga with purpose. Ask why, and let that curiosity inspire your movement, your breath and your potential. We create an experience that offers more than just a good sweat (though you’ll definitely get that!) and moves deeper than just the physical body. It’s steeped in ancient wisdom, tradition and deep connection. But it doesn’t stop there; it’s an evolution from the roots of yoga into the modern world of functional movement, psychology, and anatomical biomechanics. We blend the best of where we’ve been, with the intelligence and potential of where we’re going. That’s why we offer more than just traditional yoga.

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200 HOUR TRAINING

MARCH 5TH – MAY

Our part time course takes place over 5 long weekends with a 5 day Byron Retreat Immersion fully included. Our teaching vision is to create leaders who master their daily living through deep understanding of their own psychology, subtle energies and physical healing. Our expert team come with mastery from all over the globe to create a learning environment that makes even the most complex of topics become personal, relevant and easy to access no matter who you are or how much experience you have.

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“Navasana.... my favourite!”

Said no...

Jan 27

“Navasana.... my favourite!”Said no one, ev

“Navasana.... my favourite!”Said no one, ever!Unless of course you’re into spinal stability, relieving lumbar back pain and having a strong core.
In which case, navasana (boat pose) might be worth progressing through any and all of its nicer and gentler variations and quivering sweat drops while you build towards your ideal version of this epic shape! The benefits are many... and we find a little giggle along the way helps a lot for those abs too 😉📷 @leilajoy_

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Progressions Practice:
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Another lap ...

Jan 18

Progressions Practice: ⁣ Another lap around the

Progressions Practice:
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Another lap around the sun and still not quite as far as you’d like to be in your asana practice? We’ve got just the thing!
Introducing our new master class every week with Rose @moorerose to reawaken your practice, create invitations for new shapes and experience the appropriate modifications, set up, strength amd even advancements to show you the full spectrum of what’s possible on your mat!
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Open to ALL LEVELS. Seriously, you don’t have to be an advanced practitioner! Just willing to laugh a little and play with some shapes that we don’t get to trial all that often in standard group classes!
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Every Tuesday in Mona Vale
2:00-3:15PM
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Booking link in our bio📷 @hheininge

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Dancing into the week like 🙌🏼
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Jan 17

Dancing into the week like 🙌🏼 ⁣ Monday yog

Dancing into the week like 🙌🏼
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Monday yoga with your bestie to set the tone you want for the coming days; nothing better!
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Monday classes in Mona:
6:00 Vinyasa with Ange
7:30 Pilates with Hope
9:30 Mellow with Rose
11:00 Vinyasa with Rose
12:15 Yin with Rose
4:00 Non Heated Vinyasa with Naomi
5:30 Vinyasa with Naomi
7:00 Mellow with Naomi
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Monday classes in Balgowlah:
6:00 Vinyasa with Shauna
7:30 Pilates with Sarafina
9:30 Vinyasa with Shauna
12:00 Vinyasa with Alice
1:30 Foundations with Alice
4:00 Non Heated Vinyasa with Katy
5:30 Vinyasa with Katy
7:00 Mellow with Katy
Book through our bio ✔️

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How does sound healing work?
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Well, ...

Jan 17

How does sound healing work? ⁣ Well, let’s tak

How does sound healing work?
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Well, let’s take a little look at the newly popular and growing body of research called CYMATICS.
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Cymatics is a branch of physics which studies the vibrational pattern of sound. By placing organic materials like sand or water on a vibrating plate we see repeatable formations appear. As frequencies raise we see patterns that increase in complexity and intricacy.
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Modern physics are using laser technology and we are finding that harmonic intervals produce perfect geometric shapes and mandalas. All of this helps to prove that vibrations create form and that changing the frequency of that vibration will alter the form at a cellular level.
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This creates a deeper understanding of why yogis have always chanted OM; saying it is the cosmic vibration that holds together the particles and atoms of our existential reality.
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So, knowing that sound vibrations create and alter form it starts to make sense that sending high frequencies of sound through your body will help the atoms and particles within your body re-arrange into new patterns.
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Interesting right?! Check out these cymatic images of sounds as you swipe right
📷 @your.inner.nature

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Ethical Yoga Wear
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Introducing Indigo ...

Jan 14

Ethical Yoga Wear ⁣ Introducing Indigo Luna @ind

Ethical Yoga Wear
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Introducing Indigo Luna
@indigoluna.storeWe believe in supporting small, local businesses and growing brands that are making a difference in the world. For this reason we are thrilled to announce that our new run of yoga wear from Indigo Luna is about to drop in studios! So just before it does, we want to tell you why it’s so special.
In their words:
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“Our garments are made in beautiful simple shapes, earthy colours and plant dyes from recycled or organic materials. Collections are purposely created in small, sustainable runs and we plan to run out of stock. Everything is cut, sewn and dyed by loving human hand, and every person involved in production works in comfortable, safe conditions.
Our Eucalyptus Intimates are dyed using 100% plant dyes, creating natural colours directly from nature with all run-off and waste being organic or compostable.
Our Ananda Yoga Range is made from GOTS Certified Organic Cotton, ensuing strict social and environmental standards are met in production.
All of our Nylon Leggings and Swimwear created from Italian Recycled ECONYL®, material harvested from discarded fishing nets or REPREVE® recycled nylon from plastic bottles.
We believe in treading softly and leaving behind the smallest footprint as we carry out our journeys on this planet.
This is not fast fashion.
Created for all earthlings that wish to live well, live healthy and live kind.”
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👚 👖 Available at an M/M near you very soon!

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You are loved
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You are held
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Jan 10

You are loved ⁣ You are held ⁣ You are appreci

You are loved
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You are held
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You are appreciated
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You are home
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What a wonderful day to have both studios re open and ready to hold you as you begin this new chapter.
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Thank you to everyone for being so gracious of the regulations and so mindful of each other. This weekend with everyone has back has been an absolute dream 🧡

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After such a wild 2020 theres a powerful ...

Jan 9

After such a wild 2020 theres a powerful collectiv

After such a wild 2020 theres a powerful collective desire for renewal and re-alignment in 2021.
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We are so grateful to be able to offer this workshop in person and online to support you wherever you are. Through movement, stillness and deep inner methods Morgan will guide us through a beautiful process of connecting to the wisdom of our heart and prioritising values to inform our mindset and actions moving forward.
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Sunday Jan 10th
12:00-2:00
Balgowlah and Online
With @morganwebert
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Claim your spot using the link in our bio
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Meet Elena...
One of our beloved Yoga Teacher...

Jan 8

Meet Elena... One of our beloved Yoga Teacher gra

Meet Elena...
One of our beloved Yoga Teacher grads.
Our course isn’t just for those who want to be teacher’s, it’s for those ready to uncover their full personal potential.
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“I have been practicing yoga for nearly 20 years and doing a YTT course was always on my bucket list. I really wanted to deepen my personal practice and understand yoga philosophy and the energetics in a more meaningful 'deep dive' kind of way.
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When Covid decided to give everyone a shit-sandwich I thought why not do it this year, like right now. It proved to be one of the best experiences I've ever had. Life changing and so rewarding.
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Mel as a teacher was exceptional, she held the space and the souls of 19 random people in such a graceful and loving way. Her vast amount of life experience and knowledge created a beautiful platform to learn. Mel's a soulful-superstar, but you already know that if you've taken one of her classes 🙂
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In my opinion, I would say committing to take part in a YTT course is a gateway to having a deeper understanding of yourself and your place in the world. If you are seeking more out of life and your body, and you have 'tried' lots of different things but still have a niggling sense of emptiness, I would say carving out time to take part in a YTT course could be just the thing you've been seeking. “We start in March, if you’re ready click the link in our bio📷 @leilajoy_
🧘 @lennalove

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Lifting off a few more restrictions...
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Jan 8

Lifting off a few more restrictions... ⁣ Mona Va

Lifting off a few more restrictions...
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Mona Vale is re-opening on Sunday!
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More good news this morning means that as of January 10th Mona Vale classes are live are bookable on the timetable.
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That means both studios are now fully operational with your favourite classes and teachers back in action.
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We’re still operating at limited numbers to allow ample space, cleaning between classes and asking you to bring your own mat and props from home.
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Please remember to bring your mobile device with you to practice as we need you to sign in using our QR code and to stay home if you are feeling unwell.Book using the link in our bio

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What should I be doing with my feet in yoga???
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Jan 7

What should I be doing with my feet in yoga??? ⁣

What should I be doing with my feet in yoga???
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Quick fact: Your feet have over 26 bones, 33 joints and 100 muscles making them your primary means for mobility and balance so what you choose to do (or not to do) with all that potential will make all the difference to your practice!
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Flexing:
* Pulling your toes up towards your knees and pressing the heel actively away
- Activates the muscles on the front of your foot and shin
- Will add more stretch to your calf and hamstring muscles if you try it in your paschimottanasana
- Flexing happens naturally in poses like chair pose and focusing on moving the weight into the heel and pressing the heel down can help you stay stronger, longer!
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Pointing:
* Pulling your ankle up and lengthening your toes downwards
- Activates your calves and protects your hamstrings in deep stretching like hanumanasana
- Lengthens the front shin and leg lines and elongates energy lines which can be really helpful when the legs are trying to go skyward as in headstand and handstand
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Fointing:
* Pointing your foot and flexing your toes
- When you need to some action on both front and back of the legs
- Wakes the fascia lines in the front and backs of the legs
- Helps wakes the core and pelvic floor muscles
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Grounding, stability, energy, activation, balance or cramped, stiff, loose, sleepy.... remember it all starts in your feet so remember to look down and wake them up!📷 @leilajoy_
🧘 @mariahandco

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A whole new landscape...
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What are you ...

Jan 6

A whole new landscape... ⁣ What are you hoping t

A whole new landscape...
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What are you hoping to create this year? What inner realms do you want to uncover? Our well traveled guides can help...200 HR YOGA TEACHER TRAINING
**Applications now open**
Starting March 5th 2021
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SOME OF THE MODULES WE’LL COVER:
- ANATOMY
- YOGA PHILOSOPHY
- TEACHING TECHNIQUE
- VOICE AND SPEECH
- SEQUENCING – The Art of Storytelling Through Movement
- TRAUMA INFORMED YOGA
- PRE/POST NATAL YOGA
- ONE – ON – ONE
- TEACHER ETHICS & LIFESTYLE
- PRACTICE TEACHING
- ENERGETICS + CHAKRAS
- THE BUSINESS OF YOGA
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Whether you wish to become a teacher, or simply embark on a journey of self discovery that will change you forever- this course will challenge you, open you, heal you and spark a hunger for learning and evolving that will live within you forever.More info and application link in our bio 🙌🏼

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Put your hand up if you’re ready for some GOOD ...

Jan 2

Put your hand up if you’re ready for some GOOD N

Put your hand up if you’re ready for some GOOD NEWS!
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Our Balgowlah studio is re-opening tomorrow - January 3rd.
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Mona Vale is still closed for now, but let’s take the little wins where we get them!
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Just a few things you need to know:
- Class numbers will be capped for now
- No hire mats, no props and no assists
- Please bring your phone as we’ll need you to scan our QR on your way in to practice
- Good vibes and gigantic smiles are highly recommended
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Book via the link in our bio📷 @manojdias_

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YIN + MEDITATION TEACHER TRAINING 2021

MARCH 17 – 21ST

With yin and myofascial release growing in popularity, all yoga teachers will greatly benefit from an understanding of these therapeutic practices. In this training we take a deep dive into the world of Chinese Medicine, fascia trains and release techniques, TCM meridian energy lines, meditation and mindfulness. We’ll show you how to couple these gentle practices into a powerful healing modality. This 5 day intensive training will give you the wisdom and qualification to teach YIN yoga sequences intelligently and safely.

Our Locations

Mona Vale

Balgowlah

WORKSHOPS

Find out about up Coming Workshops at Modern Movement

Byron Yoga Retreat

Byron Yoga Retreat

Feb 25th – 28th

Join senior facilitators Mel and Philli for 3 nights and 4 days of soul nourishment and yoga immersion in Byron’s lush Hinterland.

Ayurveda – The Science of Life

Ayurveda – The Science of Life

Fri Feb 19th

By understanding the simple practices of Ayurveda we create a template through which we come to understand and work with our own bodies, our constitution, our lives and the world around us.

Tantra – Connection to the Divine

Tantra – Connection to the Divine

Sat Feb 20th

In this intensive Rose shares her no nonsense, practical approach to mystical worlds including an overview and insight of what Tantra is, and what has to offer you, along with some profound practices to get you started!

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