Good Folk Yoga

Sharing inclusive and yoga in a welcoming and down to earth space. Find us in Geelong & Torquay.

19/03/2026

20-hour Intro to Trauma Informed Yoga & Movement Facilitation

With Kathy Taylor

Geelong

Saturday 30th - Sunday 31st May &
Saturday 13th - Sunday 14 June 2026

What is Trauma Informed Yoga and Movement?

Trauma-informed yoga and movement acknowledge the neurological impacts of trauma (physical, psychological, emotional, complex), and the high instances of survivors experiencing a disconnection from their physical bodies. This approach is people-centred and explorative. The focus is on what is felt, noticing the sensations, and learning to make choices that begin to rebuild trust between body and mind.

Over time, trauma-informed yoga and movement can help folks to:

- regulate their nervous system
- reduce and better manage anxiety
- improve body awareness and tolerance for physical sensations
- increase psychological flexibility.

In this course you will learn about:
- The definition and types of trauma, including acute, chronic, complex, vicarious, intergenerational and transgenerational

- Trauma-informed space holding considerations that promote body autonomy

- The nervous systems of the body, the vagus nerve, polyvagal theory, trauma and the nervous systems

- The Window of Tolerance

- Adverse Childhood Experiences

- Attachment theory

- Trauma and the brain, trauma and memory

- The difference between trauma informed yoga and trauma sensitive yoga, specifically Trauma Centre Trauma Sensitive Yoga (TCTSY)

- Yoga facilitation trauma competencies: trauma aware, trauma informed and trauma sensitive

- Small trauma informed shifts that may be integrated into yoga/movement facilitation and the way we hold space

- How knowledge of variable anatomy may support folks in understanding our bodies are all different and how cueing for alignment may cause harm.

TIME:
Saturdays: 11:15am – 4:30pm and Sundays: 11.15am till 4pm in studio (with lunch break)

PRICING:
The pricing for this course is offered on a tiered basis, relative to your income and circumstances. By providing these different pricing options, our hope is to allow more accessibility to a wider range of participants.

Tier 1 - $750
Tier 2 - $700
Tier 3 - $650

Follow the link in our bio

19/03/2026

NEW CLASS 📢

📍GEELONG

Fridays @ 5:30pm

Slow Flow 45
with

Ease into your Friday evening with our new 5:30pm Slow Flow, guided by Amelia.

A gentle, grounding practice to help you unwind from the week and arrive into your weekend feeling steady and supported folks 🤍

18/03/2026

APRIL EVENTS 🤍

We’ve got some fantastic offerings coming up in the first few weeks of April.

📍TORQUAY:

✨Friday 3rd 5:15pm - 6:45pm
Mellow, Nidra and Sound Bath with .messara

✨Saturday 4th 2:30pm - 4pm
Shiatsu Yin with .victoria.smith .australia

📍GEELONG:

✨Sunday 5th 11am - 12pm
Free Foundations with

✨Sunday 12th 11am - 12:30pm
Foundations to Fly with (LAST TWO SPOTS)

✨Friday 17th 7pm - 8:30pm
Soul Circle with

Head to the link in our bio to get yourself a ticket 🤍

04/03/2026

TORQUAY LOVIN’ 🌊

We can’t believe it’s been 5 weeks since we opened the doors to our humble Torquay studio.

We’ve really settled in and we’re starting to feel what makes the surf coast community so wonderful.

We hope you love it as much as we do folks 🤍🤍🤍

📷 by our talented pal 👌🏽

26/02/2026

UPCOMING EVENTS 🤍

Head to the link in our bio or to the Events page on the website to book yourself in to any of these wonderful offerings 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

17/02/2026

THE GOOD FOLK ETHOS 🙏🏼

At Good Folk, our classes are choice-based and non-performative.
That means you’re always in charge.

We’ll always offer options, but you decide what works for your body, your energy, your moment—because only you know how you feel on any given day.

There’s never pressure to push, to strive, or to match anyone else.

We’re not here to fix you or change you. We’re here to support you in being more of who you already are.

We know the wellness world can sometimes feel like it’s asking you to do more, be more, transform into someone else.

But here? That just ain’t our vibe folks!

Kind movement. Gentler breath. A rhythm instead of a race. Compassion over perfection.

You won’t find “fixes” or forced transformations—just space to be.

So come as you are. Move how you need.

17/02/2026

GOOD FOLK ETHOS 🤍

At Good Folk, our classes are choice-based and non-performative.
That means you’re always in charge.

We’ll always offer options, but you decide what works for your body, your energy, your moment—because only you know how you feel on any given day.

There’s never pressure to push, to strive, or to match anyone else.

We’re not here to fix you or change you. We’re here to support you in being more of who you already are.

We know the wellness world can sometimes feel like it’s asking you to do more, be more, transform into someone else.

But here? That just ain’t our vibe folks!

Kind movement. Gentler breath. A rhythm instead of a race. Compassion over perfection.

You won’t find “fixes” or forced transformations—just space to be.

So come as you are. Move how you need.

14/02/2026

OUR BIRTHDAY SALE IS ENDING 🤍

You’ve got until 5pm today folks so snag a cheeky bargain while you can!

SALE PRICING:

12 MONTH UNLIMITED - $1192 (SAVE $337)
6 MONTH UNLIMITED - $639 (SAVE $190)
3 MONTH UNLIMITED - $340 (SAVE $99)

20 CLASS PACK - $336 (SAVE $124)
10 CLASS PACK - $184 (SAVE $55)

🏃🏼‍♂️🏃🏼‍♂️🏃🏼‍♂️💨💨💨

12/02/2026

OUR BIRTHDAY SALE IS ENDING 🤍

@ 5pm this evening (Sunday 15th)

Snag a cheeky bargain while you can!

SALE PRICING:

12 MONTH UNLIMITED - $1192 (SAVE $337)
6 MONTH UNLIMITED - $639 (SAVE $190)
3 MONTH UNLIMITED - $340 (SAVE $99)

20 CLASS PACK - $336 (SAVE $124)
10 CLASS PACK - $184 (SAVE $55)

Link in bio as always.

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11/02/2026

MELLOW, NIDRA & SOUND☯️

With .messara

Friday 16th January
6pm–7:30pm

Geelong 📍

A workshop dedicated to slowing down the nervous system and creating balance from within. We begin with a gentle Mellow practice, working to open and hydrate the body tissue and moving into a deeper and more receptive state of consciousness.

From there we use the ancient practice of Yoga Nidra to bring a steadiness to the inner space through accessing the space between wakefulness and sleep. From this receptivity, we finish with a nourishing sound healing to bring deep nourishment and harmony to the entire system.

Investment:
Free for Good Folk members
$39 non-members

book via the link 🤍

06/02/2026

We are thrilled to be hosting our first Day Retreat in our Torquay Studio! 🌞

Pause & Connect: A Day Retreat
Saturday March 14
11am - 4pm
Good Folk Torquay

Join senior Good Folk teachers, Vanessa and Lucy, as they invite you to pause, take space for yourself and step out of the pace of daily life.

Inclusions:
~ 90 minute Slow Flow & Meditation practice
~ A healthy catered lunch on our front lawn
~ A short stroll to the beach and optional swim
~ 90 minute Yin, Nidra & Sound Bath

Spaces are limited to 16.
Bookings via the link in our bio.

04/02/2026

YIN TT SCHOLARSHIP 🧘🏻‍♂️

Have you been thinking about joining us for our upcoming Yin Yoga & Variable Anatomy Teacher Training with Angus?

Well, you’re in luck!

We are thrilled to be offering a FULL SCHOLARSHIP to one lucky participant.

All you have to do is write a short (200 word) paragraph on why you should be selected and email us @ hello@goodfolkyoga.com.au.

All welcome to apply including First Nations peoples, those from marginalised communities and those experiencing financial hardship.

The winner will be notified by email on the 12th Feb , and yes, those who are already enrolled can absolutely apply.

Good luck folks 🤍

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http://www.goodfolkyoga.com.au/

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