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Winter Term: 6th May to 15th July 2026
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yin yogaYin yoga combines the teachings of Indian Hatha yoga with the ancient Chinese Taoist philosophy of yin and yang. Often our busy lives can be a little too full of active Yang energy making it difficult to find time for ourselves and to be focused. Yin Yoga is the perfect antidote - this slow, passive practice helps us to find stillness in our yoga and within ourselves.
During a Yin yoga class we hold the poses for longer, we use props (bolsters, blocks, straps, blankets, eye pillows), usually anywhere from 2-5 minutes. Instead of actively stretching our muscles as we do in more dynamic styles of yoga, we learn to surrender to gravity, allowing our muscles and connective tissues to passively lengthen and stretch.This practice also helps to quieten our monkey mind!
Mondays and Wednesdays at The Yin Palace in Pallarenda address supplied via email on booking |
Yin Yoga at Bay St, The Yin Palace
Mondays (5:30-6:30pm or 7-8pm) Wednesday Evenings (7-8pm) for 2026 |
Jan’s yin classes are truly special. From the moment you step into her studio, you’re held by the calm, beautiful surroundings she’s created. Her gentle guidance and nurturing presence allow you to fully relax, let go, and sink into deep rest. I always leave her class feeling incredibly peaceful, grounded, and restored — and I sleep so deeply afterwards. Jan has a way of creating a space that feels safe, supportive, and deeply nourishing for both body and mind. I’m so grateful for her sharing her classes with our community.. - Catherine |
Pallarenda Slow Flow Yoga
Friday Mornings (6:15-7:00am) |
slow flowA gently paced practice that aligns and calms the mind, body, and spirit. This class encourages alignment of the body together with breathing and meditation techniques to help you develop strength, mindfulness, and flexibility at your pace.
This class is designed to suit all levels: those starting out to explore yoga, coming back to &/or continuation, or those who want to feel the energy and support of a group class. There will be a balance of active and held postures, that will be achievable for all ages and bodies. The basis of this class has strong roots to Hatha. Friday mornings at The Yin Palace in Pallarenda address supplied via email on booking |
community classes
Jan also teaches a number of community classes in Townsville. These classes are coordinated by the organisations listed below.
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University of the 3rd Age (U3A) & general public
Gentle Hatha Yoga Wednesdays (9:30am-10:30am) Term 3: 29th July - 2nd Sept BaHai Faith Community Hall, 65 Morey St, South Townsville Hatha yoga is a gentle traditional style that focusses on breathwork, slow mindful poses and encourages you to connect with the mind/body and breath. This class will focus on lots of modifications during the class for different levels. For example, we can use chairs to support for some poses.
If you have any serious health issues e.g. heart conditions, recent surgery etc it would be helpful if you could come 10 minutes earlier (so we can chat about this, and I can modify the poses for you). NB: If you need a wheelie walker or have any other serious mobility issues this class may not be suitable and perhaps an alternative could be offered at another time. To join Jan in this class you will need to sign contact Jan for more info :0419870117 |
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