Business Details
Trusted Yoga Classes in Kingston & Kettering, Tasmania
Santosha Yoga Australia was founded on the belief that yoga should be accessible to every body, regardless of shape, size, or ability. With over 20 years of personal practice and a decade of teaching experience, Danielle Bendall has cultivated a welcoming environment where students learn to adapt yoga to their unique needs. Our approach prioritizes functional movement over aesthetic perfection, guided by training from renowned instructors like Paul and Suzee Grilley. We emphasize skeletal variation and mindful alignment to ensure safe, effective practice.The studio's philosophy centers on contentment, gratitude, and self-acceptance, reflecting in both our teaching methodology and community atmosphere. Having supported students through life challenges including cancer recovery and chronic pain management, we understand yoga's transformative potential for physical and mental wellbeing. Our offerings include tailored group classes, private sessions, and retreats designed to accommodate diverse needs and schedules.
Services
Vinyasa Yoga
Yin Yoga
Mindful Movement
Private Sessions
Yoga Retreats
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of combined yoga experience with specialized training in functional alignment
- Our classes accommodate all body types and abilities through personalized modifications
- We implement evidence-based approaches to skeletal variation and connective tissue health
- Our cancer survivor instructor understands yoga's therapeutic potential for recovery
- We provide both studio and private bushland setting options for personalized practice
What people say
Gentle modifications
Supportive atmosphere
Improved flexibility
Personalized guidance
Therapeutic benefits
Services
Vinyasa Yoga
Dynamic flowing sequences build strength and flexibility while clearing mental clutter. Classes adapt to all levels through personalized modifications, focusing on breath-coordinated movement. Ideal for those seeking energizing workouts with mindfulness benefits.
Yin Yoga
Passive floor poses held 3-5 minutes target connective tissues for improved mobility. Combines deep relaxation with structural benefits, leaving practitioners feeling supple and calm. Particularly beneficial for stress relief and chronic tension.
Mindful Movement
Slow-paced classes designed for older adults or injury recovery. Focuses on safe range-of-motion exercises and balance improvement. Emphasizes body awareness through deliberate, low-impact movements suitable for all fitness levels.
Private Sessions
Customized sessions address individual needs from posture correction to therapeutic applications. Options include home program development, injury modification guidance, or specialized event packages. Conducted in our tranquil bushland studio with personalized attention.
Yoga Retreats
Immersive experiences combining yoga with meditation and nature connection. Includes themed sessions like Sunday Rest Club's 90-minute deep relaxation classes. Offers waitlist priority for upcoming events focused on holistic rejuvenation.
People
Danielle Bendall
Founder & Lead Instructor
Certified yoga teacher with 20+ years' experience and 10 years' teaching background. Specializes in functional alignment after completing training with Power Living Australia and Paul & Suzee Grilley. Survived breast cancer and uses this experience to guide therapeutic applications of yoga.
Questions
What yoga styles do you offer?
We offer Vinyasa (dynamic flow), Yin (connective tissue focus), Mindful Movement (gentle seniors' classes), and Slow & Steady (strength-building sessions). Private sessions can combine multiple styles.
Are classes suitable for complete beginners?
Yes! Start with Mindful Movement or Yin classes. Our functional approach prioritizes safe alignment over perfect form, making yoga accessible to all experience levels.
Can I attend casually without commitment?
Casual attendance is available in Kingston and Kettering at $22–$24 per class. Book online through our timetable for single sessions.
Do you offer private yoga sessions?
Private sessions are available in our bushland studio for $90–$110 depending on duration (60–90 minutes). These can be tailored to individual or small group needs.
What should I bring to class?
Bring your own yoga mat if possible. Wear comfortable clothing that allows movement. Mats are available if you forget yours.
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