About us

ABOUT YOGA AUSTRALIA

Yoga Australia is a thriving community (sangha) of Shanti Gowans' students and interested others who have devised many ways in which to support each other on their spiritual path. Although our members are widely spread throughout the world we stay connected via email, telephone, retreats and
study material by post, email and a web forum.  

Shanti Gowans has spoken many times of her vision for bringing the teachings and teachers to people in the most appropriate and accessible way.
One aspect of this vision is to offer the teachings in different media. Inner peace Publications has been established with this as its purpose. 
Members pay a yearly subscription of $99 and can choose to participate in various activities and support systems (see the membership form for details).

Members of SYTA get email communications, including study and practice support, access to discussion forums, the latest teachings at regional Shanti Yoga gatherings where applicable and access to a Shanti Yoga instructor or tutor to have their questions answered and receive feedback on their
study.  

It is becoming more and more necessary to have access to email to be a fully functioning member of Yoga Australia so this should be borne in mind when considering joining our association.

They are encouraged to contribute to the running of the sangha’s activities, which are all organized and run by volunteers. Since the focus of all the Yoga Australia activities is supporting others’ spiritual practice, members who participate in this way gain great merit from their generosity.

Members can have prayers said by other members of the sangha for family and friends who are ill, dying or recently deceased. They also receive direction on how to help others in this way. They also get access to Shanti Yoga Distance Education Courses, access to various trainings in study and
practice support roles and a yearly, practice-based retreat of 2 to 3 days (some extra charges are involved).

REGIONAL GATHERINGS
All members of Yoga Australia will be (as far as is geographically possible) a member of a regional group. Your group will be decided on your joining Yoga Australia. These groups gather regularly during the year and study the most recent Shanti Yoga material with the help of a senior student or instructor who will be their group facilitator and practice together as instructed by the Study and Practice Director. This is a wonderful opportunity for distance members
to practice and study together, and to provide help and spiritual care for one another.

SHANTI YOGA STUDY AND PRACTICE PROGRAM 
Every year, major retreats with Shantiji take place at Nirvana, on the Gold Coast, Australia. These are complemented by a year-round program of practice in Yoga Australia centers and groups around the world. 
A key component in the accomplishment of Shanti Gowans' vision of an authentic path of health and wellbeing in the West is the development of her study program thoroughly attuned to the needs of modern men and women, bringing together study, practice and practical service for the benefit of beings
in a creative and mutually-supportive balance. Shantiji emphasizes the need for students to develop both deep emotional confidence and a clear, sharp understanding of the teachings, free of doubts and hesitations - in her words, to both 'awaken the mind and open the heart' and is increasingly urging her
students 'to look deeper into the teachings'.

Courses offer a graduated path of teachings and practice, encompassing the three vehicles of body, mind and spirit through Ayurveda, Meditation and Yoga. They feature teachings by Shanti Gowans and other masters and emphasize personal practice and integration in daily life. Please visit
www.shantiyoga.com.au for more information.

An Overview of Shanti Yoga study program
(The latest information will be posted here soon)

AUDIO, VIDEO and PUBLICATIONS
Materials to support your personal study & practice 

Inner Peace Publications is the publishing and audio/video arm of Shanti Yoga. Shantiji emphasizes the importance of an inspiring spiritual environment in order to nurture and support a sustained commitment
to study and practice. Shanti Yoga Centres aim to provide such an environment and, along with the on-line Shanti Yoga shop (www.shantiyoga.com.au), make available publications, tapes and other
materials to allow us to create this inspiration in our own homes.

Shantiji often talks about the importance of keeping in close contact, to be connected with the teachings and we are looking at developing strategies to assist members to keep up with the latest teachings. Membership of a tape club is ideally suited to those who are by geography, work schedule or
otherwise, unable to have close contact on a regular basis with a local centre.

How to Subscibe.
To order by mail, fax or email - use this order form.
You can subscribe directly on the on-line shop at www.shantiyoga.com.au. 
Visit the site and order using your credit card.
Your order will then be posted directly to you.
You can also contact us by email: orders@shantiyoga.com.au