Sankha Yoga

Sankha Yoga Yoga • Applied Neurology •Breath Science. Pilates •Somatics •Mobility •Gymnastics Yoga for all ages & levels.

EYE PILLOWS - DEEPEN YOUR REST Locally handmade aromatic eye-pillows feature a removable, washable linen–cotton cover, w...
23/11/2025

EYE PILLOWS - DEEPEN YOUR REST

Locally handmade aromatic eye-pillows feature a removable, washable linen–cotton cover, with an inner cotton layer filled with Australian flaxseed & wild aromatic lavender.

Lavender is well-known for creating a calming, soothing atmosphere.

The lightweight flaxseed allows the pillow to gently mould to the contours of your face, reducing visual stimulation & blocking out light. Darkness helps stimulate melatonin — your sleep-regulating hormone.

The subtle pressure around the eyes also stimulates the vagus nerve & activates the oculocardiac reflex, a natural response that can lower heart rate & deepen relaxation.

When paired with slow breathing, NSDR, meditation, or relaxation practices, eye-pillows can help quiet the mind, soften the body, reduce stress, & soothe an overstimulated nervous system — supporting deeper rest, recovery, & calm.

A beautiful gift, not only for yogis - but for anyone who could benefit from deeper rest !

Ready to go:
Marine - 3
Dusk Pink -2
Oregano - 6
Indigo - 4
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New season colours:
available by end of the week.
Deep Ocean - 15
Forest - 15
Slate Blue -15
Pink Salt -15

$25ea or 2 for $45

Free local (orange) delivery.
Postage additional
Pick up times can be arranged.

20/11/2025

There’s a hierarchy.

If your sensory systems aren’t finely tuned,
your nervous system doesn’t feel safe.

And when safety drops, you feel it everywhere -
in your body, your breath, your mind, the thoughts & emotions that follow.

Ease in movement always comes back to one thing: sensory clarity.

- Clear vision while you move
- Accurate vestibular signals
- Precise joint + tissue feedback
- A brain regions that can interpret it all

When we incorporate applied neurology into the practice of yoga -we look deeper than body, breath & mind - we work directly with the systems creating their experience .

Here we can discover true freedom in movement & beyond.

This week students experiencing how a variety of refined vision & vestibular drills can enhance their balance in a matter of seconds.

12/11/2025

Aurora Australis
Captured at the farm tonight by our clever resident photographer
A stunning glimpse of solar energy meeting Earth’s magnetic field.

Make sure you zoom in !!

11/11/2025

You can’t build a sound structure on an unstable foundation.

⚖️Your balance systems: the sensors in your inner ears, eyes, joints, & tissues- constantly feed info to your brain about where you are in space.

⚠️ If that information is
unclear, inaccurate, or incomplete,
your brain can’t interpret it correctly.

And when the input is fuzzy,
the output (your movement) will be too.

Your body’s reactions slow down.
Your muscles fire i n c o n s i s t e n t l y 🍑
Your brain feels less certain-less safe.

When the brain senses threat,
it protects you by limiting
strength, speed, & range.
Not weakness- protection.
A built-in safety mechanism.

💪🏻 You “can” build strength on top of that,
BUT you’ll always be working harder than you need to-
fighting instability instead of building from clarity.

✨ When you train your balance systems first —
your brain can trust where you are,
your body can perform at its best,
& your mind finds greater ease.

💭 REMEMBER …
training balance means fine-tuning your internal GPS.
It’s far more than standing like a statue on one leg
or wobbling on an unstable surface.

🤳 A balance like this is not necessary !!
But building the strength & stability does come with ease when you fine tune your GPS for balance.

09/11/2025

Most don’t lose balance because they’re weak.
They lose it because the brain is getting unclear info.

💥When signals from your eyes, inner ears & body’s sensory maps aren’t accurate, your brain can’t activate the right muscles fast enough to keep you upright.

These systems constantly send data to your brain.
When they’re “off,” your nervous system limits your capacity - to move freely, build strength, trust your balance, stretch safely, & feel calm in everyday life.

That’s exactly what we’ll focus on through the end of the year - refining your balance systems along with reflexive strength, so your brain & body work together smoothly & you move into the new year steady, confident & calm.

🧠 Is your balance holding you back?

Test 1️⃣
Stand on one foot & turn your head left & right.
(Your lifted foot can stay just a few cm off the ground.)
⏱ How long can you stay centred & steady?
⚠️ If you wobble, your brain is struggling to stabilise eyes & body simultaneously.

Test 2️⃣
Stand on one foot, then close your eyes.
⏱ How long before you sway or step down?
⚠️ Falls often occur when vision is reduced or conditions change —low lighting, bright sun, night-time, distractions, or when you can’t find your glasses.

💡 Less stability in either test means your sensory systems need fine-tuning.
When you train them, you’ll:
✅ React faster ✅ Move with confidence 
✅ Reduce falls ✅ Feel calmer

“Find Your Steady” — 6-Week Progressive Sessions
-Slow Flow · Fri 9:30 am
-Mellow Flow · Wed 6:15 pm
-Vinyasa Flow · Sat 8:00 am

👵 Seniors Balance & Falls Prevention
Ladies · Tues 9:30 am 
Men · Thurs 9:30 am

While attending at least one session ea week offers the best results (as each week will focus on testing, fine-tuning, & progressing strategically) you’ll benefit even more by joining multiple classes.

These systems only improve when they’re challenged.

📸 Pic: Vinyasa Flow post refined training of the sensory systems, which made flicking my eyes, turning my head & changing position steadier - no one said PERFECT !!

THE CORE CANISTER STACKWhere ease & power begin.When your ribcage aligns over your pelvis, you create a natural internal...
01/11/2025

THE CORE CANISTER STACK
Where ease & power begin.

When your ribcage aligns over your pelvis, you create a natural internal pressure system that supports you from the inside out.

This is your core canister 🥫, diaphragm, pelvic floor & deep core working together to stabilise efficiently.

When ribs & pelvis fall out of sync (rib flare, anterior tilt, gripping), the body “borrows” stability from hamstrings, hip flexors & spinal erectors.

Breath becomes shallow. Output drops. Tension rises.

This isn’t posture for aesthetics,
it’s nervous-system informed biomechanics.

Why stacking matters:

🫁 Better 360* breath expansion means pelvic floor & deep core respond
🍑Glutes fire better, hamstrings stop gripping, spine stabilizes
🐡 Neutral-ish pelvis + balanced ribs enhances natural spinal curves & less shear
🧠 Less bracing , reduced threat = smoother, more fluid movement

🧱Stack = clarity, energy, safety & strength.

How to improve your stack

✨ 360° breathing (ribs down & in with exhale, back & side expansion on inhale)
✨ Wake up TVA / pelvic floor / obliques
✨ Find neutral-ish pelvis (a zone, not one fixed point)
✨ Glute-driven hip extension
✨ Caution overstretching hamstrings
✨ Daily awareness (revisit it, don’t freeze in it)

⚠️ Hamstring tension?
Often a result of trying to hold up a pelvis prone to tipping forward.

🧘🏼‍♀️ Longevity yoga ≠ more stretch
It’s better pressure, breath & stability.

Breathe. Integrate. Organise.
Your future self will thank you 🤍

🌿 Outdoor YogaThe warmer weather is (almost) here, & so is the magic of outdoor practice.If you’d love to join the 9:30a...
26/10/2025

🌿 Outdoor Yoga

The warmer weather is (almost) here, & so is the magic of outdoor practice.

If you’d love to join the 9:30am Slow Flow Sessions in the Park, please reach out.

These sessions are weather dependent & may not run every week — so online bookings are essential to stay updated.

Bookings, class descriptions & the Indoor timetable can be found at www.sankhayoga.com

✨ Why Outdoor Yoga Feels So Transformative

☀️ Sunlight = Hormonal Harmony
Regulates cortisol, serotonin, & melatonin for better mood, sleep, & focus.

👁️ Optic Flow = Nervous System Calm
Watching nature’s motion soothes the amygdala & releases tension.

🌬️ Fresh Air = Better Breath Mechanics
Enhances CO₂–O₂ balance, vagal tone, & calm energy.

🦶 Barefoot = Proprioceptive Gold
Natural textures awaken foot receptors for balance & stability.

🧠 Uneven Ground = Smarter Nervous System
Builds reflexive stability, coordination, & resilience.

💚 Nature = The Ultimate Mirror
Your senses heighten, awareness expands — you stop controlling & start co-existing.

# SANKHA YOGA & APPLIED NEUROLOGY


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Orange, NSW
2800

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Monday 9:30am - 10:30am
6:15pm - 7:15pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 12pm
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Friday 9:30am - 10:30am
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