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:

  • Superlative trainer who engendered joy and focus
  • Bernie is a great teacher, easy to see why she has such a big following.
  • Yoga at the right pace for the age group.
  • The pace and variation is just right
  • Bernie is a excellent teacher.
  • Talented understanding teacher who has done much to keep this old body going.
  • The yoga always helps me feel invigorated in mind & body & I have formed a special friendship with a group of women who have been doing it together for over 10years.
  • Zoom yoga was a new experience but Bernie made it very manageable and I felt very lucky that I could continue to do yoga under her guidance despite the Covid restrictions
  • Inspiring and nurturing as usual
  • Bernie has a very strong following as evidenced by the number of participants in my class. She is an excellent teacher.