Welcome to Dassanayaka Yoga
Our studio is located at 58 Bastings Street Northcote 3070
Call 9410 9201 or email us here
Dassanyaka Yoga is the perfect place to come when you need to stop and take a moment from the demands of your day to day routine. This tranquil, friendly and unique studio, is based in a converted local milk bar, just moments away from bustling High Street, Northcote.
This is one of the more interesting yoga studios around. There is a strong base of dedicated members of all ages from the local community, but many travel from other neighbourhoods to take part in our daily practice, or to attend meditation and yoga workshop intensives. The warmly decorated studio offers a place to relax and focus on your yoga practice, unwinding to the trickle of the fountain, amongst Eastern statues and icons.
You can experience a candlelit night-time class to wind down for the evening, or an energy-generating morning class to boost your day. Take time in our spacious garden to admire the new growth and leave with a handful of homegrown veggies. You may even be rewarded with a gorgeous meal cooked by Channa (he's actually a master of Sri Lankan cuisine, who has dedicated his life to teaching yoga).
About Dassanayaka Yoga Dassanayaka Yoga suits people of all ages and fitness levels.
For those familiar with yoga posture styles, Dassanayaka Yoga adopts a blend of Vinyasa flow sequences and Hatha techniques of yoga. Bhakti methods are also incorporated.
For those who are unfamiliar with yoga styles, our classes include both strength and flexibility postures with staged levels of advancement, where the breath and clarity of mind is always the focus.
Members can select from the casual yoga classes listed on our timetable to practise at their own pace in a non-competitive and supportive atmosphere.
We invite you to give it a try with a special $25 Starter Session which gives you unlimited access to the yoga room for 7 days.
Regular Timetabled Classes YOGA | with Channa Dassanayaka, Marion Ferreira and Angie Hart MEDITATION| with Rinpoche, Suzie Brown and Laura De Bernardi PRE NATAL| MOTHER & CHILD | with Marion Ferreira GENTLE YOGA with Marion Ferreira Please note the new timetable includes:
Monday evening Yoga is now 6.30pm Beginners and 7.30pm Integral (not 6pm & 7pm)
Thursday Guided Meditation is now at 7.30pm, and Yoga at 6.30pm
Rinpoche's classes will recommence Sunday 4th December (now Sunday only)
Private Bookings Contact the centre here for private bookings
SPECIAL KIDS | for kids with down's syndrome, autism, learning disabilities
REIKI HEALING| with Marion Ferreira, Sean Lourdes
MASSAGE | a range of styles available
New Classes
NEW INTENSIVE YOGA WORKSHOP
16-20 January 2012, 6.30am-8:00am
Start your new year with an intensive yoga program aimed at introducing you to the practices of yoga. We are running a morning intensive from Monday 16th January to Friday 20th January. These classes wil introduce you to the postures, breathing and meditation techniques. Each class will be followed by a healthy vegetarian breakfast.
This intensive is ideal for newcomers to yoga.
Cost: $100. There are limited places
so book now on 9410 9201
or email channa@dassanayaka.com
Gentle Yoga for increased mobility Time: Mondays 11:00 am
Not quite ready for a regular beginners class? Gentle Yoga provides a more guided introduction to yoga. It is designed as a first step for people who want to increase their flexibility and well-being while being gentle on their body. It is open to people of any age seeking greater mobility. Classes are small and designed to respond to your individual needs.
Introduction to Meditation Time: Thursdays 7:30pm
Learn the basic foundations of Vipassana meditation - for seekers of contentment and well being. This course provides an introduction to meditation techniques and postures. There is a regular yoga class at 6:30pm preceding the meditation.
Entry $5 minimum donation
Yoga, natural environment, tranquility and healing... the Bali yoga retreat with Channa
was a highlight of our activites in 2011.
It took place in the stunning setting of Michi Retreat in Ubud, Bali with seven glorious days of
yoga practice. This video made by Johanna Lampi really gives a feel for our own yoga
studio back in Northcote.
About Channa Channa has created the yoga studio in his home, giving it a welcoming feel with a tinge of the exotic, as his personal effects colour every corner of the establishment.
Channa is always there to welcome you with an open mind, good humour, and his ability to guide you into a deeply mindful yoga session. Regular attendees soon get to experience all the aspects of his artfully decorated old house. There is always a line of daily visitors between the yoga studio, the kitchen and the garden, one can truly say that Channa embodies yoga in all aspects of his life.
Click here to find out more about Channa's book 'Sri Lankan Flavours'
February 2011 Satyananda cooking workshop
Channa led the group to discover the joys of Sri Lankan cooking and
the connection of food to well-being and spiritual growth
Contact Please contact us to discuss what our yoga studio can offer you Dassanayaka Yoga
58 Bastings Street Northcote 3070
tel. 9410 9201 To email us, click here
