Our Story
From a seed of intention Kookaburra Creek Yoga Centre arose as a vision for a centre where people could seek solace and reprieve from the stresses of everyday living, and directly experience the oneness and unity the practices of yoga bring about in a pristine natural environment.
Kookaburra Creek is a 10 acre property in Bedfordale in the Perth hills. The grounds are mainly native flora and fauna with a spring-fed stream flowing across the property and an abundance of kangaroos, kookaburras, frogs and bandicoots!
The Kookaburra Creek Yoga Centre was built on the guiding principles of Vastu Shastra - the traditional Indian system of space and building design where the design, layout, measurements, space arrangement and spatial geometry are all considered to best integrate built spaces with nature to ensure harmony and the flow of positive energy.
In Vastu Shastra the various parts of the structure form a geometric pattern (yantra) with sacred significance which is conjucive to spiritual practice. The Kookaburra Creek logo was also designed to replicate the shape and form of the building and uses found objects from the ground.
Kookaburra Creek is managed by Robert Becker and Mandy BeckerKnox who conduct a full program of hatha yoga and meditation classes and courses, educational workshops and programs on aspects of traditional yoga and a retreat program for longer, immersive yogic experiences.
In addition to the yoga centre, Kookaburra Creek has 3 other buildings including a residential retreat facility, and an organic garden where much of the food prepared for retreats is grown.
Kookaburra Creek is truly a place in harmony with nature. It is an eco-friendly property powered by the sun utilising the pure, soft spring water which rises higher up the hill. Classes are often accompanied by the sounds of kookaburras, crickets, frogs, birds and the breeze between the branches of the trees.
We often incorporate activities in nature into retreat programs giving participants the opportunity to absorb the peace and beauty of this very special place.
Kookaburra Yoga's integrated system of Hatha and Raja Yoga ensures the practices are holistic and beneficial on every level of being. Hatha Yoga classes are often the starting point for many people who may eventually enquire into the more meaningful and spiritual paths of yoga.
Kookaburra Yoga's classes at Kookaburra Creek Yoga School and on our retreat programs are informed by both the traditional teachings and modern approaches ensuring they are relevant, accessible and safe for all levels of practitioners.
In this system, the practices taught are of 4 types which align with and bring into focus the values and characteristics of the four paths of Traditional Yoga thereby leading us towards an integrated and true experience of yoga. The 4 types of asanas can be characterised by: those which bring inner quiet; those which bring focus and body awareness; those which bring humility and detachment; and those which increase confidence and vitality.
Kookaburra Yoga's classes at Kookaburra Creek Yoga Centre are informed by both traditional teachings and modern approaches ensuring they are relevant, accessible and safe for all levels of practitioners. Kookaburra Yoga's integrated system of Hatha and Raja Yoga ensures the practices are holistic and beneficial on every level of being. Hatha Yoga classes are often the starting point for many people who may eventually enquire into the more meaningful and spiritual paths of yoga.
