Yoga for the Over 50's - Northern Beaches Community College

Yoga for the Over 50's

Course Outline

A ‘go at your own pace’ course in Hatha Yoga taught by an over 50’s teacher. This course will help build and maintain strength and flexibility of body and peace of mind. Relaxation, breathing and meditation techniques are part of each class. Please bring a mat and towel.

About the Tutor

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.

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

Course testimonials:

  • Bernie gave me confidence as a beginner that I could do this. I look forward to her classes each week.
  • An excellent class for over 50's as there is no pressure to keep up if you are unable to do any particular hold. The instructor is excellent and explains each move with total clarity. The class feels like it moves at a perfect pace for over 50's.
  • Bernie is a wonderful teacher and such a pleasant person
  • What would we have done without our favourite yoga teacher, Bernie, this difficult year? She kept us going online and, thankfully, back face to face. Wonderful teacher, wonderful person.
  • Bernadette is a great instructor and a delightful person. We all enjoy her classes.
  • Bernie has a very strong following as evidenced by the number of participants in my class. She is an excellent teacher.
  • Our teacher Bernie is excellent as is evident with class numbers growing.
  • Great instructor...lovely women...good coffee afterwards.
  • The pace and variation is just right
  • I enjoy the time out. I find the course is at the right pace and level of difficulty for me.