Yoga School

Devananada (meaning Spiritual Bliss) is the newly formed classical yoga school of Dean & Melanie Creedy.  Located in Southern Tasmania it follows on from the success of Five Elements Yoga which they ran in Perth until their recent relocation.

Dean trained firstly in India in the 1990s and then with Friends in Yoga in Perth.  Over more than 30 years  Dean has delved into numerous philosophies, spiritual practices and martial arts, adding to this with his deep interest in yoga. 

Dean's style of yoga evolved from Hatha, through Iyengar to Vinyasa (flowing yoga).  Inspired by some of the great Vinyasa teachers of our time, such as Baron Baptiste, Godfrey Devereaux and Shiva Rea, Dean views Vinyasa as a style which incorporates the best elements of yoga into one modality - posture, breath, focus, meditation - in every movement.  It flows, it uplifts, it enlightens, it heals.

Melanie trained with Kevala in the UK, then on a one-on-one basis with an Iyengar teacher of 30 years experience in Perth, specialising in Yoga for Pregnancy.  While she teaches only occasionally these days, her interest in yoga as a lifestyle is a daily experience alongside her busy homeopathic practice.

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CLASSES, YOGA DAYS & RETREATS

Devananda will offer classes, yoga days and retreats in Southern Tasmania from mid 2008, prior to which Dean is travelling in the UK and Bali to gain further information and inspiration for this new venture. 

COURSES

The first intake of Devananda's two year Diploma of Yoga Studies and Teacher Training commences January 2009.

Based on many years experience in all aspects of yoga, and Dean's connection with the Friends in Yoga Teacher Training Course for some years, this two module course offers an opportunity in the first year to undertake a one year immersion into yoga for interest only, with completion of the second module achieving the Diploma in Teacher Training.

This will be a world class course drawing on the best information available and introducing teachers from different styles and philosophies of yoga.  Not just focussing on physical (or therapeutic) yoga, the student will undertake a study in the history and philosophy of all aspects of yoga, with encouragement to incorporate elements into daily life.

Diploma in Yoga Studies & Teacher Training

Year one - Certificate in Yoga Studies - is a foundation course designed as a stand alone module should a student wish to deepen their immersion in yoga but not go on to become a yoga teacher.  At the end of the one year course they will receive Devananda's Certificate of Completion.

Devananda's Diploma of Yoga Studies & Teacher Training is awarded after the successful completion of the full two year course and the attainment of a Senior First Aid Certificate.

Anatomy & Physiology will be taught as part of the course from a yoga perspective. 

No previous experience of yoga is required to undertake the Diploma course.  However, each student is expected to develop their own yoga practice and to attend a variety of classes with different teachers as part of the Diploma Course.

Further information, prospectus, dates and registration form will be available mid 2008.  If you would like to register your interest please email kala@elementsofhealth.com.au.