Yoga for the Over 40s - Northern Beaches Community College

Yoga for the Over 40s

Course Outline

Gentle yoga, practised using props and the breath to ease into postures. Classes are tailored to personal injuries and conditions. Some meditation and breathwork included. Please use a mat and towel.

About the Tutors

Bernadette O’Donnell
Bernie has been practicing yoga for over 15 years and gained a Diploma in Yoga Teaching at the Yoga Institute of Australia in Cammeray. Her training encompassed all facets of Yoga according to the traditional Yoga teachings of India and emphasis was placed on teaching Yoga based on the needs of the individual and the situation. Since then she has been teaching a wide range of classes and is passionate about the benefits of yoga for everyone and believes if one can breathe one can do yoga! Bernie’s Yoga classes include postures (asana), breathing (pranayama), meditation and sound. She teaches classes in a style that is accessible to all and can also design individual personal practices.

Victoria Fisher
Vicky Fisher has been practising yoga for over 20 years, initially studying Iyengar yoga in London. She then trained in Sydney to teach Hatha yoga, which she has taught since 2005.Vicky strongly believes that yoga can transform lives. Vicky Fisher has been working as an editor and proof-reader for more than 30 years.

This course has no current classes. Please the waiting list.

Course testimonials:

  • Vicky’s a wonderful teacher and I really value her classes.
  • Relaxed informative helpful yoga classes
  • I think this is an excellent Yoga class. the teacher is clear with her instructions, very reliable, and personable and gives individual help and advice when necessary.
  • The Zoom classes worked well during the covid lockdown and socially isolating restrictions. They were very efficiently planned and run. I am, however, looking forward to the face to face classes next term in that there is a "vibe" in the group situation.
  • Bernadette is a great teacher. Perfect personality for yoga teaching. Patient and thorough. She diligently checks that everyone understands and is doing it properly.
  • This is a very enjoyable and well-taught and conducted class
  • Bernie is lovely - the classes change each week, they are interesting and varied and she is also so nice and helpful.
  • Excellent individual attention: classes and exercises were differentiated for each individual student according to their needs and abilities.
  • Great Instructor!
  • These Yoga classes are excellent therapy and exercise that can be done at your own pace and according to your own needs and capabilities. The teacher, Bernadette, plans the lessons well and is very helpful and mindful of the individuals and their needs or limitations.