Eka Yoga Institute

Eka Yoga Institute Now based in Perth, WA. Our intimate belief is that a student must start from where he or she is, not from where we, as teachers, would like them to be.

A yoga education centre, our work includes yoga studies, one-to-one yoga tuition, retreats, Vedic chanting, meditation, small group classes of integrated practices in the method of Krishnamacharya and his son TKV Desikachar, as taught at the KYM, Chennai. A Yoga school committed to transmitting yoga according to the method of T Krishnamacharya as taught at the KYM (Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandiram) i

n Chennai, India. For this reason, “teaching yoga not as it applies to our self, but as it applies to the one in front of us” is the core of our values. We offer one-on-one personalized yoga instruction for health, healing, well-being and personal transformation. We also offer small specific group classes, Vedic chanting, lectures about yoga and healthy living, and a 2.5 years yoga teacher training course. What sets us apart? The following methodology makes our approach comprehensive and unique:

- Specific individualised instruction

- We use the complete range of yoga’s tools

- Yoga therapists are rigorously trained to construct and evolve a practice tailored for one individual.

- Group classes are always small so that teachers can use their observation skills, provide individual attention and suggest adaptations.

- The needs, abilities, interests and goals of each student form an integral part of the process.

- A strong lineage

- High standards of yoga education: all teachers have a minimum of 500 hours of training, therapists a cumulated minimum of 2000 hours of training and study, spanning over several years.

- Our teachers and therapists continue to study, grow and learn through mentoring, personal practice and continuing education. The strong link with a mentor is an essential aspect of our tradition.

The only book on Yoga you will ever need to read is the Yogasūtra of Patañjali ☀️Learn, study, reflect: we start chapter...
11/02/2025

The only book on Yoga you will ever need to read is the Yogasūtra of Patañjali ☀️
Learn, study, reflect: we start chapter 3 in March.

Are you ready to dive into Samkhya philosophy! Unlock the secrets of reality and join the dots with yoga.🧘 9 Master Clas...
04/02/2025

Are you ready to dive into Samkhya philosophy! Unlock the secrets of reality and join the dots with yoga.🧘

9 Master Classes - March to December 2025

Yoga postures are probably the best known tool of yoga, but do you understand all their aspects? This is part 2 of a thr...
30/01/2025

Yoga postures are probably the best known tool of yoga, but do you understand all their aspects? This is part 2 of a three-part series to dig into their deeper meaning and function.

One of my articles is published by Yoga Australia this week, The Limbs of Āsana: what is a posture? This is part 1 in a ...
23/01/2025

One of my articles is published by Yoga Australia this week, The Limbs of Āsana: what is a posture? This is part 1 in a three-part series. I will share the next two articles here in the next couple of weeks. Happy reading! Please share, and let me know if you have any comments or questions, thank you🙏. https://ekayogainstitute.com/limbsofasana_1/

This astonishing text associated with the Black Yajur Veda contains the earliest definition of Yoga ever formulated, cir...
20/01/2025

This astonishing text associated with the Black Yajur Veda contains the earliest definition of Yoga ever formulated, circa 600 BCE. It also contains profound teachings about yoga as well as lessons about life itself.
In these three Sunday workshops (in person or online), Valerie will teach you how to chant chapters 1, 2, and 3, and explain some of the most important verses illustrating the ideas found within, skilfully bringing them to life and welcoming questions and discussion.
Each workshop will consist of a 15 minutes practice to prepare for chanting, two chanting sessions of 50 minutes, two theme presentations and Q & A, with breaks in between.

Here is the program menu for 2025!Look out for more info in the weeks to come… and don’t hesitate to nudge me if I forge...
15/01/2025

Here is the program menu for 2025!
Look out for more info in the weeks to come… and don’t hesitate to nudge me if I forget to post more details 😉

Wishing everyone a Happy Diwali, or Deepavali: let the light shine, let clarity prevail, let confusion be removed! ...
31/10/2024

Wishing everyone a Happy Diwali, or Deepavali: let the light shine, let clarity prevail, let confusion be removed!

Somehow it always seems easier to focus and find momentary peace when we are gazing at a beautiful landscape. It makes u...
07/08/2024

Somehow it always seems easier to focus and find momentary peace when we are gazing at a beautiful landscape. It makes us wonder: how does our mind work?
If, like me, you are a fan of Patañjali’s Yogasūtras, you know that yoga’s first definition is about the mind, not the body.
A snapshot of the 195 aphorisms shows:
👉 that the practice of postures (āsana) is described in three sūtras out of 195, and the word āsana is used only twice;
👉 that the word kāya (body) occurs five times in the third chapter, interestingly in the context of deep meditation;
👉 that two words for “mind” (manas, citta) occur a total of 25 times through the four chapters of the Yogasutras.
To continue reading this new article: https://ekayogainstitute.com/citta-mindinfocus/
and link in bio.

🍂 Throwback to last month at the autumn Vedic chanting and yoga retreat in Dwellingup: from dawn to dusk, we practiced y...
24/06/2024

🍂 Throwback to last month at the autumn Vedic chanting and yoga retreat in Dwellingup: from dawn to dusk, we practiced yoga, chanted, meditated, learnt, reflected, shared, laughed and ate plenty of good food. Complete nourishment in the midst of nature, in company of the fairy-wrens and the occasional peacock visiting the balcony where we practiced.
There is so much wisdom and experience in these 15 women, what a blessing to have them come all the way from all over Australia and Singapore to share a few days together. I can’t say it enough: I am very grateful, thank you.
Next retreat will be September 11 - 15 in the Moondyne valley, and the topic will be Meditation, with a particular focus on 4 approaches presented in chapter 1 of Patañjali’s Yogasūtra: who’s coming? 😊
Contact me for more info or go to link in the bio or to website under « our work » then the « retreats » tab… you know the way 😉
I hope to see you there.
Only 10 spots!
Valérie

24/06/2024
Join us on 22nd June at the Australian Yoga Teachers Conference & Retreat in Byron Bay, where I will be one of the confe...
08/06/2024

Join us on 22nd June at the Australian Yoga Teachers Conference & Retreat in Byron Bay, where I will be one of the conference presenters, with a talk and short meditation focused in the topic of vairāgya - detachment.
Yoga Australia have organised this event in celebration of International Yoga Day, Australian Week of Yoga as well as their 25th Anniversary.
I am honoured to be one of the presenters on the day, please come along and support both myself and the industry, exploring a deeper sense of yoga.
Date: Saturday 22
Venue: Byron Yoga Centre
Tickets: $80pp (Yoga Australia Members) | $110pp (Non-Members)
Featuring:
• 6 x Live Speaker Presentations
• Morning Yoga Class
• Afternoon Kirtan Ceremony
• Panel Discussion with 3 panelists
• Vegetarian lunch, tea and fruit
• Networking opportunities
• Friendly Retreat Vibes at Byron Yoga Centre with optional accommodation.
Spaces are limited. This event offers 6 CPD points for members.
Link Below for bookings & more information.
We hope to see you there 😊
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FB Event Link: https://fb.me/e/53klt1pSe

Yoga Australia website: https://yogaaustralia.org.au/event-course/official-yoga-australia-event-australian-yoga-teachers-conference-retreat/

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Advanced Yoga Diploma (2 years), in-depth yoga studies, yoga-sūtra classes, Vedic chanting classes, workshops... visit our website to find out about our programs in 2019.