Gayatri is a Senior Art of Living teacher (based in Sydney) trained by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. She has been teaching Art of Living Yoga and Meditation to Australian communities for more than 14 years. Gayatri has been an active Yoga & meditation teacher who is well respected for her gentle and experiential teaching style. Gayatri has been instrumental in the growth of Art of Living Foundation in Australia by teaching Art of Living programs in various country towns. She has been conducting Art of Living workshops for multicultural Australian people from diverse backgrounds for a stress free living. She has been travelling inter-state to teach the programs to larger Australian community. Gayatri has held various positions of responsibility in the organisation. She has anchored many Art of Living community initiatives.
Know Thyself as Soul, a non-profit association incorporated in NSW. We offer programs and publications on natural living, spirituality, and the meditation on the inner Light and Sound taught by Sant Baljit Singh. With respect and love for all creation, we are dedicated to serving humanity through charitable activities.
Metaphysical knowledge is transformed into realisation by means of Yoga, or the method of concentration. Yoga is suppression of activities of the mind according to Patanjali. However the word Yoga means the union with true self.
This spiritual path shows a practical way to achieve the perfection in lifetime through practice of Surat Shabd Yoga (Meditation on inner Light and Sound). Under the continuous guidance of a True Master the disciple unfolds the mystery of Life.
It is a brief review of what mystics have described as the ultimate destination of the spiritual journey and the nature of the journey that is needed to get there, and in a more in depth exploration of how we might choose a means of navigation to help us travel safely and surely and go about living in the “real” world while making progress towards the ultimate destination of human life.
Rakesh Bharadwaj has spent 30+ years pursuing the spiritual path, he speaks from his own experience and making himself available for the questions related to spiritual quest. Anything we will talk about will ultimately benefit the development of the soul.
The approach is to facilitate individual’s own spiritual exploration so that he or she becomes clearer about making decisions for themselves as opposed to dictating attendees what’s good & bad for them.
Kelly came into contact with the ancient traditions of Yoga whilst living in Tokyo, Japan in 2006. After experiencing varied Yogasana styles & traditions in Thailand, India & Argentina, Kelly landed back in Adelaide. She went onto complete her Traditional Hatha Yoga Teacher Training in 2011 followed by Pre & Post Natal Teacher Training in 2015 & is currently undergoing Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training. Kelly is based at The Yoga Centre in the city is dedicated & passionate about sharing the true essence of Yoga & making it an accessible path to all.
My journey towards Yoga and Meditation were a result of being deeply influenced by two mentors, both of whom previously served as Buddhist monks (my father and grandfather).
They taught me the art of empathy, compassion and ways to maintaining a cool head and warm heart in life. Through the practice of mindfulness I became interested in yoga.
I believe Yoga practice can bring into harmony the body, heart and mind; and in this state we have the potential to realise the deeper connections; highest qualities and potentials within ourselves and others. From this space one is touched by peace, understanding and the recognition of sacredness and oneness of all things.
I am a qualified Pilates instructor, Personal Trainer, Meditation facilitator, as well as being a qualified Hatha Yoga teacher and Kids Yoga teacher.
I started my journey of Yoga & Meditation in 1997. As a child, I was always inclined to spirituality and I questioned many times about rituals & cultures followed in my house and around. It was in 1997 that I joined Art of Living and did few of the basic and advanced courses.
I continued my study, learning & service to humanity since then. We can not be happy and peaceful if others around us are not happy so we owe a lot to humanity and I follow this in everyday life.
I have completed my teachers training (for yoga & meditation) from Art of Living Ashram in Bangalore and love sharing this knowledge with others.
Yoga is way towards happiness as it works on Gross level (body) as well as shuttle level mind and I experience it everyday in my practice.
Yoga has been helping me make my life better everyday.
My name is Terrie Rose and I am a wife, mother of two beautiful children and owner of the Peak Physique Hot Yoga Marion studio.
I completed a Bachelor of Nursing as a mature aged student and have worked as a Registered Theater Nurse for the past three years. As a result of this I have realized how important health is and how life can change in a moment.However, despite my medical background, I don’t believe health is just about the physical body. I believe one must have unison of body, mind and spirit in order to achieve total health and well being. This is why I am passionate about yoga.
I have been practicing hot yoga for five years and have noticed amazing benefits to not only my physical health, but my mental health and well being too. It is because of my passion for yoga and belief in its benefits, plus my work history, that I chose to open an affordable hot yoga studio. I want everyone to have the opportunity to give yoga a go despite their socio-economic status and regardless of their level of yoga experience. Instagram unfortunately can glorify yoga and make it appear exclusive and un-achievable to the average person. I believe yoga should be available to everyone as there are amazing health benefits in even the most simplest asanas. Savasana is a perfect example!
Liman Biswas is an IT Consultant and works with one of the leading energy organizations in Australia. Being in a high pressure work environment he understands the importance of work life balance. That’s the primary reason why he has been imparting corporate meditation sessions for several years to various companies.
Liman always had interest in spirituality from his childhood and has tried several meditation techniques over the years. By experiencing all the techniques he found SahajaYoga to be the most practical solution to the problems that we face in our day to day life.
SahajaYoga meditation is based on the teachings of H.H. Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi which helps any one to realize their true self. He has been practicing this meditation for the last 14 years and he conducts free meditation sessions at various locations across Melbourne. He also shares techniques through his experience for any individual concerns of the mediators in his class to attain a balance of mind, body and spirit.
Rohit has been practicing yoga, breathing exercises and meditation for a number of years which have been beneficial in his personal health, mental well-being and outlook towards life. He did his first Art of Living Breathing Course over 8 years ago and has been passionate specifically about breathing exercises ever since as he has personally benefitted immensely. Rohit loves this expression “Know your Breath, Know your life VS No Breath No Life”
Rohit was born in Punjab, India and moved to New Zealand 13 years ago where he studied and worked in corporate banking and finance industry for a number of years. Rohit is a Mortgage broker in Melbourne by profession. He loves the challenges in his job which are balanced by his daily yogic practices.
Rohit has been an Art of Living teacher for over 6 years and has taught many classes and courses to the people from all walks of life in general public, schools, corporate offices, retreat centres and yoga studios in Australia, NZ and India. The centrepiece of the Art of Living is the Happiness Program in which participants learn about breathing exercises, yoga, meditation and processes to handle their own mind in the daily routine and while interacting with multitude of people both at home, work and in society.
The cornerstone of Art of Living is Sudarshan Kriya a unique and profound breathing technique which incorporates specific natural rhythms of the breath which harmonize the body, mind and emotions. A practical tool that restores body, mind and spirit into its natural rhythm of being, the Sudarshan Kriya has positively transformed millions and millions of lives. This unique breathing technique eliminates stress, fatigue and negative emotions such as anger, frustration and depression, leaving you calm yet energized, focused yet relaxed.
Rohit’s Message for International Yoga Day Participants:
For international Yoga Day, any participant can join in whether they have done yoga, breathing and meditation before or first time. The practices will be light yet dynamic to give a boost to your body, mind and nervous system. There is one requirement if you are attending the session that is bring a big smile with you and keep an open mind. No jeans or tights, wear loose warm clothes to stretch your body and mind to tune in with the infinity that is in YOU.
“Love is not an emotion, it is your very existence” Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, Founder Art of Living international
Melbourne native Monica Maric has been teaching Yoga with the Art of Living Foundation for over 10 years. With a background in the Arts and Film Production, Monica is passionate about Social Justice, Well-being initiatives, and Women in Business.
She has also initiated several community service projects including tree planting, donations to the needy, and has worked towards the International Women’s Conference, activities for Refugees and Migrants as well as domestic violence relief initiatives.
Akashika Mohla has had a spiritually connected lifestyle from early childhood and essense of Seva, Sadhana and Satsang are embedded in her being.
Akashika an Art of Living teacher based in Brisbane with years of Corporate Culture, has been sharing the gift of her knowledge with the seekers from Executive lifestyle to Women in trauma, through the journey of meditation. With over a decade of practicing meditation, people who connect with Akashika have found that simple tools of practice in daily life can enhance concentration leading to a fulfilling life and improved organisational effectiveness.
“When we were born, we were born in silence and as we evolved, we lost the silence and words filled in. Meditation is an invigorating journey from Sound to Silence.”
