Melbourne Yoga Academy

13/01/2026

For whom, and why did Patanjali offer the 8 limbed practice of Yoga? Though often quoted, most do not know why Patanjali presented his famous 8 limbed path, or to whom. Furthermore, what was he responding to; and what, if anything, does it have to do with modern yoga practice.
We investigate all the above and more in How To Know Bliss - a deep dive into yoga’s rich history and philosophical traditions. Our next course begins February 20th, 2026. Places are limited. Find out more in the link in our bio or athttps://www.melbourneyoga.academy/shop

08/12/2025

Hosted at Yoga 8, Windsor 3181. Book via link or through the Yoga 8 App or website.

08/12/2025

Hosted at Yoga 8, Windsor 3181. Book via link below or through the Yoga 8 App or website.

https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/ws?studioid=171010&stype=-7&sView=day&sLoc=0&sTrn=100000014&date=01/10/26

07/12/2025

Back from 10 days of meditation I’m floating in the vibrations. So many deep learnings. I’ll be sharing some of these in out next course - How To Know Bliss. Although Vipassana is a Buddhist technique we use traditions like this and others to provide the background, and counterpoint, to the problem Patanjali was addressing in the Yoga Sutras. To find out more visit the link in our bio or https://www.melbourneyoga.academy/how-to-know-bliss
PS. Although our early-bird price ended November 30 I have decided to keep it for another week. Blame all the metta (loving kindness) vibes floating around.
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16/11/2025

One of our favourite translations of The Yoga Sutras. Highly recommended reading for anyone interested in yoga’s earliest systemisation; a text that covers in detail, the “why” of yoga, as well as the “how.”

A lot of people struggle with this text, mainly because the author, Patanjali, assumes the reader is already familiar with the cosmology of Sankhya and with the concept of karma. It is because of this that we created our short course, How To Know Bliss. In the course we give you the background knowledge to be able to unpack the sutras. It’s a truly mind-bending course. Details in the link in our bio.

14/11/2025

Don’t miss out on your place. Begins February, 2026.

08/10/2025

Hosted at Yoga 8, Windsor 3181. Book via link or Yoga 8 App / website.

06/10/2025

22/09/2025

Brāhmarī Prānāyāma, also known as “Humming Bee Breath,” is a calming and meditative breathing technique from yoga.

The name comes from the Sanskrit word bhrāmara, meaning “black bee,” because the practice involves creating a low-pitched humming sound on the exhale, which resembles the buzzing of a bee.

This practice is highly regarded for its ability to soothe the nervous system, quiet a busy mind, and promote a state of deep relaxation.

To learn more, check out our latest blog. Link below or visit us via link in bio.

https://www.melbourneyoga.academy/blog/brhmar-prnyma-history-practice-amp-benefits

31/08/2025

Our signature Yin Yoga course is a unique opportunity for you to discover the magic behind Yin Yoga. In this course we dive into 3,000 years of Eastern understanding of the Mind, Body and Spirit, distilling this wisdom to its fundamentals principles. We then compare this way of thinking with the latest breakthroughs in anatomical and physiological research in Western Medicine to make sense of why Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is so effective in balancing health and harmony. 

Learn about the concepts of Yin, Yang and Qi – three essentials of Traditional Chinese Medicine theory, which when understood through the lens of Western Medicine, give us practical understanding and tools for balancing all aspects of our lives – our physical bodies, our mental and emotional health, and our ”spirit.”

We apply this blended wisdom through studying all the Yin Yoga postures and how each of these influence our individual organ systems to harmonise all internal communication within the body.

An extra-special feature of this course, which everyone loves, is gaining embodied understanding of why some yoga postures (yin or yang) seem easier or harder for you than others. The reasons why will amaze you and completely change the way you practice!

This course is perfect for anyone curious about Yin Yoga, or who wants to deepen their practice, but it is also Module 2 of our full Yoga Teacher Training program. Complete this course and you could be on your way to becoming a yoga teacher yourself.

As with all our courses Yin Yoga includes daily yoga practices to immerse ourselves in embodied learning.

Oh… and you also get this awesome course manual to take home with you as a summary of all we’ve learned.

Course link in bio or copy link below.

https://www.melbourneyoga.academy/yin-yoga

03/06/2025

Collect the whole set… Over 800 pages of take home yoga goodness from .academy Crafted with care. A labour of love. A high quality library to keep and return to after your studies have been completed with us. 🧘🏻‍♀️ 📚