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YOGA
VOGUE YOGA AT HOME
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Katina is Managing Director of Human Interactions, which specializes in helping people create happier relationships. She runs a private therapy practice for individuals and couples seeking support and new direction.
Katina also teaches ways to achieve optimal physical and mental health through her teaching of Hatha and Ashtanga yoga. She is Hatha trained in Australia and internationally trained in Ashtanga Vinyasa. She runs retreats in tropical North Queensland, India as well as classes in Melbourne for yoga enthusiasts.
FOR APPOINTMENTS
Please call Kilby Heights Medical Centre on 98592627. Sessions run for approximately one hour. Fee $150SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
For booking speaking engagements, please call Katina Pallaras on 98592627.
AWAKEN THE HEART - REKINDLE THE FLAME
Have you lost that loving feeling?Would you like a better insight into your partner's behaviour?
Are you giving your relationship the priority it deserves?
Katina Pallaras’ book Awaken the Heart, contains inspirational and practical advice to help couples rebuild a healthy, happy and loving relationship. Katina explores why the spark is lost and explains how relationships become run-down and unhappy.
Innovative and practical, Awaken the Heart provides accessible advice, such as self-evaluation questionnaires, exercises and reviews, which will enable couples to get straight to the heart of their problems. There are also case examples throughout the book that relate to life and real problems, including anger management, communication issues, emotional distance and intimacy.
If you need to reconnect with your partner, or if you’d simply like to put some zest back into your relationship, this book will allow you to quickly rebuild the partnership of your desire.
ARTICLE ON BETRAYAL - AN AFFAIR TO DISMEMBER
Loyalty in marriage is a dying quality. There's no doubt that betrayal in marriage is in epidemic proportions. It has become infectious and there are few signs of change.Faithfulness in marriage is being treated as a bonus rather than a given. Infidelity is like a disease that has spread across generations and consumed our entire culture. Every day, a marriage becomes a divorce statistic. Every day, another child becomes an innocent victim engulfed by its fallout.
An affair may go on for months, even years. Enormous energy is required to preserve secrecy, arrange discreet meetings and destroy incriminating evidence. Sometimes, partner are oblivious to the infidelity. Other times partners choose not to confront it. Being suspicious, they believe, is less painful than confirming the truth.
The discovery of an affair hits relationships and families like a nuclear bomb. Lives are turned upside down in an instant. The pain and suffering that follows such confirmation is immeasurable. An overwhelming sense of betrayal follows. Both partners are shattered and struggle to find a flicker of light in what seems a hopeless situation.
Some partners react with shock. Many relationships do not survive. Knowing a partner has been intimate or has feelings for someone else is indigestible. They are slammed into reality, terrified by uncertainty and grief-stricken with loss.
For some partners, healing and forgiveness may take many months and years. For others, it is impossible. They can never forgive and if they say they do, it is usually with a great deal of caution.
Most betrayed partners are devastated and find the discovery too excruciating to cope with. They feel alone, disillusioned, intense sadness, resentment, humiliation, rage and a host of other emotions all rolled into one. They don't know whether to stay or to leave, have an affair themselves, be a better partner, get a divorce, go on a diet or just give up!
The trauma leaves them feeling so totally confused, they don't know how or where to turn for help. They wonder if they are going mad or if there are others who feel the same. They ask if there is someone who will understand or must they face their despair alone?
YOGA
With many years of training and experience in human development and wellbeing, Katina Pallaras brings to her teaching of yoga a wealth of knowledge and experience in healing and inner awareness. She is Hatha trained in Australia and internationally trained in Ashtanga inyasa.
She has taught in Wellbeing Centres, Health Clubs and in her own yoga studio. She runs retreats in tropical North Queensland and in luxurious locations in India.
Katina brings a tranquil and inspiring style of teaching to her practice. She teaches a sequence of yoga ostures which work on the brain, respiratory system, the central nervous system, the autonomic nervous system and the 7 endocrine glands. It is taught in a structured but easy to understand style and carefully designed to suit students varying capabilities. Katina can also weave a more dynamic flow into the practice for students who enjoy a stronger challenge.
Drawing on her yoga teaching as well as her private practice experience, students are in expert hands as they learn new ways to transform their lives. A calming and centred approach to her teaching enables students to complete classes feeling relaxed and refreshed.
Katina is also a psychotherapist, lecturer and published author who is expertly qualified to understand the importance of well being and creating life balance. Her holistic teaching approach, combined with her professional practice as a therapist, supports students to achieve optimal physical and mental health.
Qualifications:
- 1000 hours teacher training - Gold Diploma of Hatha Yoga, Gita International School of Yoga, Australia- Post Graduate Certificate in Progressive Yoga Relaxation
- 200 hours teacher training in Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga, Yoga Alliance, India and Thailand
- Association Member of Yoga Australia
- First Aid Certificate 2
Professional Qualifications:
- M.S.W.,B.S.W.,B.A.,M.A.A.S.W.- Certificate of Advanced Psychodynamic Relationship Therapy
- Certificate IV Training and Assessment
- Author of Awaken the Heart, Simon and Schuster, 2002
THE COMPLETE YOGA RETREAT EXPERIENCE - with Katina Pallaras
Unfold like the petal of a lotus as you peel away the tension and open your mind body and soul to the absolute yoga experience at Angsana Resort and Spa. Shaded under the swaying coconut trees along the shoreline of the Coral Sea, surrender yourself to the ebb and flow of the ocean as you stretch your mind and body in the ultimate Palm Cove setting.
The retreat is for life travelers yearning to rediscover their inner stillness and poise. It is for those seeking mind and body symmetry as well as physical extension and wellbeing. This peaceful practice moves soothingly in unison with the natural environment of the sea on one side and the mountains on the other creating true yogic balance. It expands the physical body without compromising the tranquility of the mind as well as restoring a powerful sense of rejuvenation, health and strength.
Wake to the sounds of the birds as you begin your morning Hatha practice with an energized beach walk to warm up, followed by preparatory limbering, postures, a variety of breathing techniques and relaxation. Join us again in the evening as we smooth out the muscles with gentle stretching before slipping into deep progressive yoga relaxation or meditation to complete this relaxed filled experience.
Our practice incorporates a sequence of postures designed to work on the major organs of the body, the respiratory and central nervous system. The aim is to balance and strengthen the body, targeting hormone-producing glands, which shape us physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually.
The retreat provides an opportunity for participants to work comfortably at their own level. It is particularly suited for beginner to average students. Whilst a subtle body is the outcome of a disciplined practice, our attention is on creating a flexible attitude and calm mind.
If your fantasy is to gently unwind your body and mind under the cool breeze of the tropical coconut palms, this retreat is the place for you.
Perhaps yoga from home is appealing but better still, doing yoga with your friends from home sounds like even more fun!
Vogue Yoga offers both private and group yoga with friends in your own personal space. It also designs sessions to suit your specific requirements. You can progress at your own pace without feeling the pressure of a formal class.
Unlike some larger yoga studios, students at Vogue Yoga receive individual attention. Adjustments and alignment of postures also comprise part of the feedback.
Whether you have experience or not, Vogue Yoga will help you
establish and refine your practice with a teacher trained and
skilled to understand your needs.
The great thing about yoga is that it’s for everyone. The best thing about Vogue Yoga is that you can try it in your own private space supported by the expertise of a fully qualified and caring teacher who will come to you!
It doesn’t matter what age, flexibility or experience you have. Yoga doesn’t discriminate – that’s its true beauty!
HOW CAN YOGA HELP ME?
Yoga has so many amazing benefits. You will soon notice the changes taking place in your body and mind almost immediately
and wonder how you did without it all these years!
Some of the benefits include:
- Heightened sense of wellbeing and lightness
- Improved balance, coordination and toning of muscles
- Increased endurance and strength
- Enhanced spinal flexibility, mobility in the hips and pelvis
- Relief of back pain, stiffness in the neck and shoulders
- Protection from conditions like arthritis, disk degeneration
- Relief of mental sluggishness, insomnia, depression and fatigue
- Improved clarity and concentration
- Lowered cortisol levels, encouraging a calmer disposition
- Increased serotonin improving moods
ABOUT THE TEACHER
Qualifications:
- 1000 hours teacher training - Gold Diploma of Hatha Yoga, Gita International School of Yoga, Australia- Post Graduate Certificate in Progressive Yoga Relaxation
- 200 hours teacher training in Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga, Yoga Alliance, India and Thailand
- Association Member of Yoga Australia
- First Aid Certificate 2
Professional Qualifications:
- M.S.W.,B.S.W.,B.A.,M.A.A.S.W.- Certificate of Advanced Psychodynamic Relationship Therapy
- Certificate IV Training and Assessment
- Author of Awaken the Heart, Simon and Schuster, 2002
Katina Pallaras offers a tranquil and inspiring style of teaching. With many years of training and experience in human development and wellbeing, she brings to her teaching of yoga a wealth of knowledge and experience in healing and inner awareness. She is Hatha trained in Australia and internationally trained in Ashtanga Vinyasa in India and Thailand.
Katina has taught in Wellbeing Centres, Health Clubs and in her own Yoga Studio. She runs retreats in tropical North Queensland and in luxurious locations in India.
Drawing on her yoga teaching as well as her private practice experience, students are in expert hands as they learn new ways to transform their lives. A calming and centred approach to her teaching enables students to complete classes feeling relaxed and refreshed.
Katina is also a psychotherapist, lecturer and published author who is expertly qualified to understand the importance of well being and creating life balance. Her holistic teaching approach, combined with her professional practice as a therapist, supports participants to achieve optimal physical and mental health.
WHAT CAN I ANTICIPATE IN MY HOME LESSON?
Your private lesson will be designed around your specific interests and needs. It may include a static class, slower paced in Hatha Yoga or a more dynamic flowing class. Perhaps it may be a little of both?
Breathing techniques to expand your lungs and nourish
your mind or restorative postures to help you unwind and
relax can be included also. The great thing is, your teacher
is highly qualified to help you assess both your emotional
and physical needs and to create a program to leave you
feeling rejuvenated.
All classes provide an opportunity for you to work comfortably at your own level. Whilst a subtle body is the outcome of a disciplined practice, attention is given to creating a flexible attitude and calm mind.
HOW MUCH WILL YOGA FROM HOME COST?
The more you have in your group the cheaper the cost.
Classes are priced as per the following:
4 people and more $30 per person (90 mins)3 people $40 per person (90 mins)
2 people $50 per person (per hour)
1 person $75 per person (per hour)
PERSONALISED CORPORATE LESSONS
Personalised yoga classes are also available in your work environment. All you have to do is ask some colleagues
to join you and find a suitable space for your relaxing class.
WHERE DO I GO FROM HERE?
Easy. Select 3 alternative days and times between
Monday to Friday 9 – 5pm or evenings.
(subject to availability)
Then give Katina a call on 0425 818 497.
EXPERIENCE THE REJUVENATION OF SOOTHING YOGA
This exotic yoga program is for life travelers yearning to rediscover their inner stillness and poise. It is for those seeking mind and body symmetry as well as physical extension and wellbeing.
Journeying east will reignite your passion and boost your wellbeing through daily practice of gentle yoga postures, breathing techniques, meditative reflection and progressive guided relaxation.
The aim of the program is to create physical, mental and emotional balance through a sequence of yoga postures, which target the 7 hormone producing endocrine glands, the brain, respiratory system and the central and autonomic nervous system.
In addition to the sequence of postures, daily morning meditation and breathing techniques are woven through the practice to create a calm and clear mind as well as expand the breath to nourish and oxygenate every cell in the body.
Healing Yoga Nidra (progressive guided relaxation) completes all practices enabling time to process, consolidate and ultimately nourish both mind and body.
WHAT ARE SOME OF THE BENEFITS OF YOGA?
Yoga has so many amazing benefits. You will soon notice the changes taking place almost immediately and wonder how you did without it all these years!
Some of the benefits include:
- A heightened sense of wellbeing and lightness- Sustained feeling of relaxation
- Relief of mental sluggishness, insomnia, depression and fatigue
- Improved clarity and concentration
- Lowered cortisol levels, encouraging a calmer disposition
- Increased serotonin improving moods
- Improved balance, coordination and toning of muscles
- Increased endurance and strength
- Enhanced spinal, flexibility, mobility in the hips and pelvis
- Relief of back pain, stiffness in the neck and shoulders
- Protection from conditions like arthritis, disk degeneration
WHAT STYLES OF YOGA WILL I BE PRACTICING?
Both Hatha and Ashtanga vinyasa shape the essence of the physical program.The 2 styles extend the body without compromising the tranquility of the mind and restore a powerful sense of rejuvenation, health and strength. Most importantly, the program is informed by and adjusted with mindful consideration to participants needs.
ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Qualifications:
- 1000 hours teacher training - Gold Diploma of Hatha Yoga, Gita International School of Yoga, Australia- Post Graduate Certificate in Progressive Yoga Relaxation
- 200 hours teacher training in Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga, Yoga Alliance, India and Thailand
- Association Member of Yoga Australia
- First Aid Certificate 2
Professional Qualifications:
- M.S.W.,B.S.W.,B.A.,M.A.A.S.W.- Certificate of Advanced Psychodynamic Relationship Therapy
- Certificate IV Training and Assessment
- Author of Awaken the Heart, Simon and Schuster, 2002
Katina Pallaras offers a tranquil and inspiring style of teaching. With many years of training and experience in human development and wellbeing, she brings to her teaching of yoga a wealth of knowledge and experience in healing and inner awareness. She is Hatha trained in Australia and internationally trained in Ashtanga Vinyasa in India and Thailand.
Katina has taught in Wellbeing Centres, Health Clubs and in her own Yoga Studio. She runs retreats in tropical North Queensland and in luxurious locations in India.
Drawing on her yoga teaching as well as her private practice experience, students are in expert hands as they learn new ways to transform their lives. A calming and centred approach to her teaching enables students to complete classes feeling relaxed and refreshed.
Katina is also a psychotherapist, lecturer and published author who is expertly qualified to understand the importance of well being and creating life balance. Her holistic teaching approach, combined with her professional practice as a therapist, supports participants to achieve optimal physical and mental health.
WILL THIS PROGRAM SUIT ME?
The program provides an opportunity for participants to work comfortably at their own level. It is taught in a structured and easy to understand style and carefully designed to suit participants varying capabilities. For those who enjoy a stronger challenge, a more dynamic flow can be threaded through the practice. Alternatively, a gentle pace is also your option.
Irrespective of your experience, your instructor is highly qualified to help you assess both your emotional and physical requirements and to create a personalized program to leave you feeling relaxed and rejuvenated.
She is also available for optional consultations before and during the retreat to ensure you maximize all the benefits.
WHERE WILL I BE STAYING?
This especially selected collection of hotels – Ananda, Amanbagh, Chhatra Sagar and Mihir Garh – are brought together for the first time to create a magnificent yoga experience as you journey through north India with Katina Pallaras.
Ananda in the Himalayas and Amanbagh are two of India’s leading and most highly awarded hotels – Ananda for its spa and wellness programs, and Amanbagh for its juxtaposition of the world-renowned Aman luxury boutique style with the Moghul-era architecture typical of the region.
Chhatra Sagar and Mihir Garh on the other hand are two of India’s hidden gems. Chhatra Sagar offers luxury tented accommodation overlooking the most precious resource to be found in this semi-arid environment – water. Mihir Garh is a place of opulence amidst a rugged landscape, of private plunge pools, nooks and alcoves and beautifully designed interiors - an opulent, fairy-tale palace in the desert.
We have selected these hotels not only for their exceedingly high quality, but because each offers a stunningly beautiful and peaceful natural environment in which to experience Yoga and feel rejuvenated.
Ananda is chosen for the views over the Himalaya, Amanbagh for its cultivated Moghul-era gardens, Chhatra Sagar for the serene setting overlooking the water and lastly, Mihir Garh for the desert.
A sample of recent awards for these hotels:
Amanbagh - Best Resorts in India & the Indian Ocean: Gallivanter's Guide 2010 - http://www.amanresorts.com/amanbagh/home.aspxMihir Garh - 101 Best hotels of the world: Tatler 2010 - http://www.mihirgarh.com/
Ananda - Best Destination Spa: Conde Nast Traveller Reader's Choice Travel Awards (India) 2010 - http://www.anandaspa.com/
YOUR ITINERARY
Day 1: Arrive Delhi
On arrival in Delhi you will be met and transferred to your hotel and assisted with check in.Day 2: Delhi – Haridwar – Ananda
Early morning transfer to the station to board a fast train to Haridwar. On arrival transfer 1 hour by private vehicle to the small town of Narendarnagar and the incomparable spa and wellness resort, Ananda -Located in the tranquil Himalayan foothills, close to the mythological cities of Haridwar and Rishikesh, surrounded by graceful Sal forests, overlooking the peaceful Ganga as it meanders into the distance, Ananda is the spiritual pathway to the ultimate, discovered through the union of body, mind and soul. It is not just a retreat that will leave you breathless with the enchantment of its surroundings, but assists in redefining lifestyles to include the well-known traditional Indian wellness regimes of Ayurveda, Yoga and Vedanta combined with best of International Wellness Experiences to bring about the union of mind, body and soul
Ananda in the Himalayas - http://www.anandaspa.com/
Day 3: Ananda
Your first day of the morning and sunset yoga program begins with Katina Pallaras, with the remainder of the day at leisure.The resort offers activities such as meditation and hikes in the nearby Himalayan Foothills. Use of sauna and steam room and gym and swimming pool are also on offer
Day 4: Ananda
Morning and sunset wellbeing yoga program with the remainder of the day at leisureDay 5: Ananda
Morning and sunset wellbeing yoga program with the remainder of the day at leisureDay 6: Ananda – Haridwar – Delhi – Ajabgarh
Early transfer to Haridwar for return train to Delhi. Arrive in time for lunch, followed by a 3 hour drive to Amanbagh, one of India’s finest and most highly awarded resorts. Finish today's journey with sunset yoga.Amanbagh is a verdant oasis of mature palm, fruit and eucalyptus trees lying within a walled compound which was once the staging area for royal hunts. Evoking the palatial elegance of the Moghul era, Amanbagh’s Haveli Suites and Pool Pavilions provide a tranquil base from which to experience the rich heritage of Rajasthan, India’s dramatic frontier region.
Amanbagh - http://www.amanresorts.com/amanbagh/home.aspx
Day 7: Ajabgarh
Once again, in addition to your morning and sunset wellbeing yoga program with Katina Pallaras, there are other activities on offer: walks in the nearby villages and countryside, a tour of the resort’s organic veggie garden (which supplies a majority of the Amanbagh’s fresh produce), and trips slightly further afield to view some of the stunning historical monuments and ruins which are dotted throughout the area.Day 8: Ajabgarh
Morning and sunset wellbeing yoga program with the remainder of the day at leisureDay 9: Ajabgarh – Nimaj
After breakfast begin the 7 hour drive Nimaj and the stunning views and hospitality of the Chhatra Sagar camp, set in lush surrounds and overlooking a large dam. Look forward to winding down with sunset yoga to conclude your day's adventure.Luxury tents have always been an important part of Rajput lifestyle. Constant campaigns in far flung lands meant long stays in tents under inhospitable conditions. Tents were the only luxury available and soon these “homes away from home” evolved into mobile, mini-palaces. Chhatra Sagar captures the essence of this romance.
Chhatra Sagar - http://chhatrasagar.com/
Day 10: Nimaj
Today begins and concludes with your wellbeing yoga program. In between, you have the day to relax and explore the nearby area. There is beautiful countryside all around, interspersed with small villages perfect for wandering through and getting a sense of life in rural Rajasthan, which in this area has remained relatively unchanged in the last century.Day 11: Nimaj – Rohet
Before your adventure into the desert, start your morning with yoga. After the session, take a drive approximately 3 hours to a magical fort hotel in the desert, Mihir Garh.An exclusive nine suite boutique hotel, Mihir Garh offers unparalleled exclusivity and luxury. The private terraces, courtyards, plunge pools and Jacuzzi seem to whisper a single word: Indulge. This fort stands as a proud representative of all that its land is best known for: royalty, a robust culture and rustic charm.
Mihir Garh - http://www.mihirgarh.com/
Day 12: Rohet
Morning and sunset wellbeing yoga program with the remainder of the day at leisureDay 13: Rohet – Osiyan – Rohet
Today completes your final day of the wellbeing program with morning yoga. The group then travels further into the heart of the great Thar desert, to the rolling dunes of Osiyan. After lunch on arrival we’ll be met by safari staff to begin a camel ride into the desert! We will stop at different tribal dwellings and view various species of desert wildlife such as bluebulls (one of Asia's largest antelopes), gazelles, foxes and hare, along with partridges, sand grouses, peacocks, demoiselle cranes. Return to the main camp towards late afternoon for the return drive to Rohet (approx 2.5 hours).Day 14: Rohet – Jodhpur – Delhi
Morning transfer 1.5 hours to Jodhpur for flight to Delhi and return flight home or onward travel.DATES AND COSTS
Dates
September 15 - 28th 2012Costs
$7500 per person in a twin share or double room$9990 per person in a single room
Included:
- Katina Pallaras accompanying the group throughout- Morning and sunset wellbeing yoga sessions with Katina Pallaras
- 13 night’s accommodation in five star hotels
- All meals
- Transport and touring by air conditioned mini bus
- Day trip to Osiyan with lunch and camel safari
- Train tickets in air conditioned chair car for Delhi – Haridwar – Delhi
- Internal flight from Jodhpur to Delhi
- 1 complimentary 45 minute massage treatment at Ananda in the Himalayas
- Various activities at each of the hotels are included (to be advised on arrival at each hotel)
- Assistance on arrival and departure
- All current applicable government taxes
Not included:
- Items of a personnel nature of expenses – Drinks, Laundry, telephone calls etc- Activities other than those specifically mentioned as included
- Chargeable activities at the hotels
- Tips, porterage and personal expenses
- Visa fees
- International flights
To register your interest please contact info@katinapallaras.com
Tour conducted under the auspices of India Unbound Pty Ltd, Travel Agent licence no 32806.
CONTACT Katina Pallaras
Katina Pallaras at Human Interactions
215 Burke Road East Kew Victoria 3101 Australia
Email: info@katinapallaras.com
Phone: 9859 2627