Join Karyn in Castlemaine this Easter for four mornings of focused practice.

Discover the benefits of a consistent Ashtanga Yoga practice in a supportive environment guided by Karyn’s years of teaching experience.

When: 3rd - 6th April

Times: 7-9am. Please note Sunday’s class is 6.30 - 8.30am

Location: West End Hall, Castlemaine.

This Intensive is for students with some experience of Ashtanga yoga. All levels welcome.

We will begin on Good Friday with a workshop - style class, exploring the sequencing and benefits of the Primary Series. We will investigate technical aspects of the asanas in this series and Karyn will demonstrate modifications so that every students can benefit from this series of Yoga Chikitsa (yoga therapy). The remaining classes will be Mysore - style, where Karyn is available to give individual guidance and hands on adjustments, meeting each student where they are at. With steady practice, students will cultivate strength, resilience, and a grounded sense of wellbeing. On the final morning there will be chai and an opportunity to chat about the practice with other practitioners.

Cost:

• $110 (4 classes) or $30 casual attendance.

  Bookings are essential. Please email Karyn and deposit your payment into the following bank account:

• Bank details: account name: Ashtanga Yoga Melbourne BSB: 063-509 Account number: 1032 6237

Some of my favourite places in Castlemaine! West End Hall, Theatre Royal, heritage buildings, Botanical Gardens and the beautiful nature and wildlife. So much to explore.

Join Karyn for 3 Intensives in Castlemaine this Summer.

Discover the benefits of a consistent Ashtanga Yoga practice in a supportive environment guided by Karyn’s years of teaching experience.

1. 28th - 31st December 2025

2. 5th - 8th January 2026

3. 23rd - 26th January 2026

Times: 7-9am

Location: West End Hall, Castlemaine.

Each intensive will begin with a led class and an exploration into the foundations of Ashtanga yoga. The remaining classes will be Mysore - style, where Karyn will be able to give personal guidance, meeting each student where they are at. With steady practice, students will cultivate strength, resilience, and a grounded sense of wellbeing.

Cost:

• $110 for 1 intensive (4 classes) or

• $210 for 2 intensives (8 classes) or

• $300 for 3 intensives (12 classes)

  Bookings are essential. Please email Karyn and deposit your payment into the following bank account:

• Bank details: account name: Ashtanga Yoga Melbourne BSB: 063-509 Account number: 1032 6237

  
  

Some of my favourite places in Castlemaine! West End Hall, Theatre Royal, heritage buildings, the Res!, Botanical Gardens and the beautiful nature and wildlife.

Join Karyn for 3 Intensives in Castlemaine this Summer.

Discover the benefits of a consistent Ashtanga Yoga practice in a supportive environment guided by Karyn’s years of teaching experience.

1. 28th - 31st December 2025

2. 5th - 8th January 2026

3. 23rd - 26th January 2026

Times: 7-9am

Location: West End Hall, Castlemaine.

Each intensive will begin with a led class and an exploration into the foundations of Ashtanga yoga. The remaining classes will be Mysore - style, where Karyn will be able to give personal guidance, meeting each student where they are at. With steady practice, students will cultivate strength, resilience, and a grounded sense of wellbeing.

Cost:

• $110 for 1 intensive (4 classes) or

• $210 for 2 intensives (8 classes) or

• $300 for 3 intensives (12 classes)

  Bookings are essential. Please email Karyn and deposit your payment into the following bank account:

• Bank details: account name: Ashtanga Yoga Melbourne BSB: 063-509 Account number: 1032 6237

Some of my favourite places in Castlemaine! West End Hall, Theatre Royal, heritage buildings, the Res!, Botanical Gardens and the beautiful nature and wildlife.

Join Karyn for 3 Intensives in Castlemaine this Summer.

Discover the benefits of a consistent Ashtanga Yoga practice in a supportive environment guided by Karyn’s years of teaching experience.

1. 28th - 31st December 2025

2. 5th - 8th January 2026

3. 23rd - 26th January 2026

Times: 7-9am

Location: West End Hall, Castlemaine.

Each intensive will begin with a led class and an exploration into the foundations of Ashtanga yoga. The remaining classes will be Mysore - style, where Karyn will be able to give personal guidance, meeting each student where they are at. With steady practice, students will cultivate strength, resilience, and a grounded sense of wellbeing.

Cost:

• $110 for 1 intensive (4 classes) or

• $210 for 2 intensives (8 classes) or

• $300 for 3 intensives (12 classes)

• Bookings are essential. Please email Karyn and deposit your payment into the following bank account:

• Bank details: account name: Ashtanga Yoga Melbourne BSB: 063-509 Account number: 1032 6237

Some of my favourite places/things in Castlemaine!

Mini Winter Intensive -
Practice the art of showing up as you are :)

3 mornings of consecutive classes to warm your bones and focus your mind.
Thursday 17th July, 7 - 8am at Over The Moon Dance Studios
Friday 18th July, 7 - 8.30am (Mysore style) at West End Hall
Saturday 19th July, 7 - 8.30am (Mysore style) at West End Hall.
Cost: $20 per session or use your 10 class pass. Try to come to all 3 sessions!
Where?: West End Hall, Castlemaine.
Please let me know of your intention to come along.
 

Friday 18th - 21st April, 7 - 9am,

This intensive is 4 consecutive mornings, the first 3 mornings will be Mysore-style classes, the final morning will be led half primary series (yoga chikitsa) after which students are welcome to stay and enjoy a chai and a chat on various aspects of Ashtanga yoga. Each morning we will begin sitting in silence and may move into pranayama/chanting.

Intensives are a great opportunity to dive deeper into your practice and experience consecutive mornings of yoga practice with Karyn. If you are a visitor to Castlemaine you will be in the perfect location to explore to Victoria’s beautiful Goldfields region. Autumn is a beautiful time of year in Castlemaine and surrounds.

Bookings are essential, please email Karyn and make your payment into the bank account listed below.

Cost : $108 (4 mornings) or $30 per class

Payment by direct bank deposit or cash.

Bank details: account name: Ashtanga Yoga Melbourne BSB: 063-509 Account number: 1032 6237

For more information on things to do in the Castlemaine region please take a look at these links:

https://goldfieldsworldheritage.com.au/the-goldfields/visitor-information/

https://www.visitvictoria.com/Regions/goldfields/Destinations/castlemaine/

Introduction to Chanting the First Chapter (Samadhi Pada) of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras.

Chanting relaxes the nervous system, focuses the mind and gives students an entry point to understanding ancient texts. Join Karyn in February to take a closer look at Patanjali’s yoga sutras which details the philosophy and process of Ashtanga yoga.

When: Saturday 1st, 8th, 22nd February & 1st March 2025, 8.30 - 9am

Where: West End Hall, Castlemaine

Cost: $45 0r $12 drop in

Karyn was a chanting/sanskrit student of Dr. M.A. Jayayshree and learned from her on her visits to Mysore. She has also studied sanskrit at an under graduate level at Latrobe University. Chanting mantras and the yoga sutras are an important part of her daily yoga practice.

1.1 atha yogaanusasanam

Now, the instructions on yoga are given.

Join Karyn this summer in Castlemaine for a series of 3 Summer Intensives. Through showing up on our mats on consecutive days there is an opportunity to experience the practice as a daily ritual and surrender more fully to the process of yoga.

Each Intensive is 4 consecutive mornings, the first 3 mornings will be Mysore-style classes, the final morning of each block will be led half primary series (yoga chikitsa) after which students are welcome to stay and enjoy a chai and a chat on various aspects of Ashtanga yoga. Each morning we will begin sitting in silence and may move into pranayama/chanting.

Intensives dates:

1) 28th - 31st December, 7 - 9am

2) 4th - 7th January, 7 - 9am

3) 24th - 27th January, 7 - 9am

Location: West End Hall, View St., Castlemaine

Bookings are essential, (please note, these Intensives are not open to “drop ins”). Please email Karyn and make your payment into the bank account listed below.

Please note: these Intensives are open to students who are familiar with the Mysore - style class setting.

Cost: $108 per Intensive or 3 Intensives for $300, please pay by 28th December.

Payment: Bank Transfer - Ashtanga Yoga Melbourne bank account, BSB: 063-509, Account: 10326237

Join Karyn this summer in Castlemaine for a series of 3 Summer Intensives. Through showing up on our mats on consecutive days there is an opportunity to experience the practice as a daily ritual and surrender more fully to the process of yoga.

Each Intensive is 4 consecutive mornings, the first 3 mornings will be Mysore-style classes, the final morning of each block will be led half primary series (yoga chikitsa) after which students are welcome to stay and enjoy a chai and a chat on various aspects of Ashtanga yoga. Each morning we will begin sitting in silence and may move into pranayama/chanting.

Intensives dates:

1) 28th - 31st December, 7 - 9am

2) 4th - 7th January, 7 - 9am

3) 24th - 27th January, 7 - 9am

Location: West End Hall, View St., Castlemaine

Bookings are essential, (please note, these Intensives are not open to “drop ins”). Please email Karyn and make your payment into the bank account listed below.

Cost: $108 per Intensive or 3 Intensives for $300, please pay by 28th December.

Payment: Bank Transfer - Ashtanga Yoga Melbourne bank account, BSB: 063-509, Account: 10326237

Join Karyn this summer in Castlemaine for a series of 3 Summer Intensives. Through showing up on our mats on consecutive days there is an opportunity to experience the practice as a daily ritual and surrender more fully to the process of yoga.

Each Intensive is 4 consecutive mornings, the first 3 mornings will be Mysore-style classes, the final morning of each block will be led half primary series (yoga chikitsa) after which students are welcome to stay and enjoy a chai and a chat on various aspects of Ashtanga yoga. Each morning we will begin sitting in silence and may move into pranayama/chanting.

Intensives dates:

1) 28th - 31st December, 7 - 9am

2) 4th - 7th January, 7 - 9am

3) 24th - 27th January, 7 - 9am

Location: West End Hall, View St., Castlemaine

Bookings are essential, (please note, these Intensives are not open to “drop ins”). Please email Karyn and make your payment into the bank account listed below.

Cost: $108 per Intensive or 3 Intensives for $300, please pay by 28th December.

Payment: Bank Transfer - Ashtanga Yoga Melbourne bank account, BSB: 063-509, Account: 10326237

1. 28th - 31st December 2023; 7 - 9am. Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday - Mysore practice.

2. 4th - 7th January 2024; 7 - 9am. Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday - Mysore practice.

3. 26th - 28th January 2024; 7 - 9am. Friday, Saturday, Sunday - Mysore practice.

These intensives are a great opportunity to focus on your practice and experience consecutive mornings of Ashtanga yoga with Karyn. All whilst being in the perfect location to explore to Victoria’s beautiful Goldfields region. A wonderful way to finish 2023 and start 2024!

Complete beginners through to advanced practitioners welcome.

Cost per Intensive: 4 days - $105, 3 days - $85, 2 days - $60 (please note: 2 day minimum)

Cost if attending all 3 Intensives blocks - $265.

Payment by direct bank deposit or cash.

Bank details: account name: Ashtanga Yoga Melbourne BSB: 063-509 Account number: 1032 6237 (*new bank account)

For more information on things to do in the Castlemaine region please take a look at these links:

https://goldfieldsworldheritage.com.au/the-goldfields/visitor-information/

https://www.visitvictoria.com/Regions/goldfields/Destinations/castlemaine/

And local swimming pools….

https://www.mountalexanderpools.com.au/pools/castlemaine-pool

https://www.chewtonpool.com.au/

If you are coming from Melbourne make sure you book your accommodation early!

1. 28th - 31st December 2023; 7 - 9am. Thursday, Friday, Saturday Sunday - Mysore practice.

2. 4th - 7th January 2024; 7 - 9am. Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday - Mysore practice.

3. 26th - 28th January 2024; 7 - 9am. Friday, Saturday, Sunday - Mysore practice.

These intensives are a great opportunity to focus on your practice and experience consecutive mornings of Ashtanga yoga with Karyn. All whilst being in the perfect location to explore to Victoria’s beautiful Goldfields region. A wonderful way to finish 2023 and start 2024!

Complete beginners through to advanced practitioners welcome.

Cost per Intensive: 4 days - $105, 3 days - $85, 2 days - $60 (please note: 2 day minimum)

Cost if attending all 3 Intensives blocks - $265.

Payment by direct bank deposit or cash.

Bank details: account name: Ashtanga Yoga Melbourne BSB: 063-509 Account number: 1032 6237 (*new bank account)

For more information on things to do in the Castlemaine region please take a look at these links:

https://goldfieldsworldheritage.com.au/the-goldfields/visitor-information/

https://www.visitvictoria.com/Regions/goldfields/Destinations/castlemaine/

And local swimming pools….

https://www.mountalexanderpools.com.au/pools/castlemaine-pool

https://www.chewtonpool.com.au/

If you are coming from Melbourne make sure you book your accommodation early!

1. 28th - 31st December 2023; 7 - 9am. Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday - Mysore practice.

2. 4th - 7th January 2024; 7 - 9am. Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday Mysore practice.

3. 26th - 28th January 2024; 7 - 9am. Friday, Saturday, Sunday - Mysore practice.

These intensives are a great opportunity to focus on your practice and experience consecutive mornings of Ashtanga yoga with Karyn. All whilst being in the perfect location to explore to Victoria’s beautiful Goldfields region. A wonderful way to finish 2023 and start 2024!

Complete beginners through to advanced practitioners welcome.

Cost per Intensive: 4 days - $105, 3 days - $85, 2 days - $60 (please note: 2 day minimum)

Cost if attending all 3 Intensives blocks - $265.

Payment by direct bank deposit or cash.

Bank details: account name: Ashtanga Yoga Melbourne BSB: 063-509 Account number: 1032 6237 (*new bank account)

For more information on things to do in the Castlemaine region please take a look at these links:

https://goldfieldsworldheritage.com.au/the-goldfields/visitor-information/

https://www.visitvictoria.com/Regions/goldfields/Destinations/castlemaine/

And local swimming pools….

https://www.mountalexanderpools.com.au/pools/castlemaine-pool

https://www.chewtonpool.com.au/

If you are coming from Melbourne make sure you book your accommodation early!

4 Mornings of early morning Mysore practice in Castlemaine! This is a great opportunity to focus on your practice and experience 4 consecutive mornings of yoga with Karyn. All whilst being in the perfect location to explore to Victoria’s beautiful Goldfields region.

Complete beginners through to advanced practitioners welcome.

Saturday 2nd Nov, 6-8am

Sunday 3rd Nov, 6-8am

Monday 4th Nov, 6-8am

Tuesday 5th Nov (public holiday) 7-9am.

Cost: 4 days - $105, 3 days - $90, 2 days - $65 (please note: 2 day minimum)

Payment by direct bank deposit or cash.

Bank details: account name: Ashtanga Yoga Melbourne BSB: 063012 Account number: 10678775

For more information on things to do in the Castlemaine region please take a look at these links:

https://goldfieldsworldheritage.com.au/the-goldfields/visitor-information/

https://www.visitvictoria.com/Regions/goldfields/Destinations/castlemaine/

If you are coming from Melbourne make sure you book your accommodation early!

4 consecutive Mysore mornings of showing up, without expectations, just being as you are and entering the process of yoga. Students are encouraged to commit to 4 mornings of practice and experience the benefits. There is no goal, just the process and the only requirement for that is to be present :)

Payment: you can use your 12 class pass

or if you have a Term 2 pass, cost is $23 (3 classes are covered by classes missed when Karyn had covid).

or if you don't have a current pass, cost for the Intensive is $100.

All students who show up on all 4 mornings will receive a 10% discount on a Term 3 pass. This Intensive is open to all students, beginners are very welcome. Please email if you'd like to join or have any questions.

Following the January break, join Karyn to reconnect with your yoga practice, in a supportive, positive environment, creating good intentions for 2023!

Sunday 15th January, 8 - 10am.

We will begin with accessible pranayama practices and move together into a led practice where Karyn will anchor the practice in the principles of Tristhana, the 3 pillars (breath, drishti and bandha) of the Ashtanga practice. This brings the practice to a place of ease, steadiness and ultimately contentment. We will finish with chai and a chat about the core aspects of Ashtanga yoga.

Monday 16th, Tuesday 17th, Wednesday 18th January, 6.30 - 8.30am

We will again begin together at 6.30am with pranayama practices which help to still the mind and connect with ourselves through awareness of the breath. Each day Karyn will lead the class through the sun salutations and the initial standing poses after which students will continue on their own, practicing in the Mysore - style format.

Cost: $120 (4 classes) Please note that 12 class passes are not valid for this Intensive. Please email Karyn for bookings

I'm excited to be teaching a 4 day Mysore Intensive, 18th - 21st January.

We will start our practice together and I will lead the class through the sun salutations and the initial standing poses to anchor our practice in the principles of breath, drishti and bandha. These 3 pillars of the Ashtanga practice will provide focus and ease as students then move into their self practice with support and guidance.

Starting time 6.30am. Cost $100.

Please note: this workshop is now cancelled due to COVID-19. Please check back in a couple of months as Karyn is hoping to teach a weekend workshop in Guildford in the Spring :)

Saturday & Sunday, Mysore class, 8- 10am.   Saturday’s class will be followed by talk / Q & A; 10 – 10.30am.

Beginners welcome.

Guildford is a small country town located on the Midland Hwy between Daylesford and Castlemaine.  Accommodation can easily be found in these towns.

Workshop cost: $70.

Please email info@ashtangayogamelbourne.com.au for bookings.