Calendar & Events
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Autumn Break 7 April - 20 April
Winter Break 30 June - 13 July
Spring Break 22 September - 5 October
Summer Break begins 22 December
About Moon Days
Practicing yoga is practicing being in harmony with ourselves and our environment.
Ashtanga yoga practitioners follow the cycle of the moon, resting whenever the moon is full, and also resting whenever the moon is new (dark). Over time, practicing and resting in tune with the moon allows insight to sprout within us. Rising and waning energy is life; it is breath; it is sunrise and sunset; it is season. Through yoga, we learn to rise and rest when the time is right, acting as a part of our world, rather than in isolation and in opposition to it.
There is no class on full or new moon days.
Beginners Intensive
Join us for a 4 day introduction to Ashtanga Yoga at Mysore Melbourne. Please come to the studio and be ready to start at 6:00am daily 15-18 July 2025.
Beginners Course
Our beginners courses offer a gentle introduction to Mysore Melbourne. Practice in class with us on Wednesdays and Saturdays for 4 weeks. Your session will last only 30-40 minutes.
Exploring Backbends: A Collaborative Workshop With Amanda & Sangeetha
Join Amanda and Sangeetha for a practical, supportive workshop exploring the art of back bending. Together, we'll share simple, effective approaches that we ourselves have used to develop physical fluency on the mat.
About Your Teachers
Amanda Ferris brings 25 years of dedicated practice and is a Level 2 Authorised Ashtanga yoga teacher. Deeply rooted in the traditional teacher-student relationship at the heart of Ashtanga yoga, Amanda's strengths lie in maintaining steady practice containers, and nurturing authentic growth in her students through compassion, consistent presence, and guidance.
Sangeetha Nagaratnam has been Amanda's student for several years and is now an apprentice teacher at Mysore Melbourne, where our community has witnessed her blossom into one of its most physically advanced practitioners. As Sangeetha reflects: “What began as a physical practice has evolved into something so much more. With her gentle yet powerful presence, Amanda has guided me through the intermediate series with patience, strength and steadiness. The deep trust in our teacher-student relationship gives me confidence to go beyond what I think is possible." While Sangeetha's practice flourishes within this traditional mentorship, her success in asana is also fueled by her technical mind and movement explorations beyond her Ashtanga yoga practice.
Our Approach
We value and protect the meditative, listening space our Ashtanga yoga practice provides us. You can trust that our guidance in this workshop is intended to support your exploration and physical fluency, not to interrupt the focus and flow of your daily practice. We're excited to share practical techniques and insights that have supported our own exploration and growth. You can expect body-aware, thoughtful suggestions.
Whether you are newer to backbending or a more seasoned backbender, we'll meet you where you are and support your ongoing journey with patience, skill, and genuine care.
Beginners Intensive
Join us for a 4 day introduction to Ashtanga Yoga at Mysore Melbourne. Please come to the studio and be ready to start at 6:00am daily 5-8 August 2025.
Beginners Intensive
Join us for a 4 day introduction to Ashtanga Yoga at Mysore Melbourne. Please come to the studio and be ready to start at 6:00am daily 19-22 August 2025.
Conference
What is Conference?
Conference is an opportunity to sit with the teacher, listen to talks on yoga, and pose questions that need more time and attention than is available during regular classes.
Sometimes we also chant Sanskrit mantras (entirely optional) and usually we have some tea or chai. :)
Beginners Intensive
Join us for a 4 day introduction to Ashtanga Yoga at Mysore Melbourne. Please come to the studio and be ready to start at 6:00am daily 2-5 September 2025.
Ayurvedic Detox at Sukhavati, Bali
Nurture your body, deeply rest, address imbalances, and restore harmony using the ancient, healing wisdom of Ayurveda.
Join Amanda Ferris and friends at Sukhavati Wellness Retreat, Bali, where you will be softly carried through a personalised program of Ayurvedic care.
Our Venue
Tucked away in a serene Balinese village, Sukhavati Wellness Retreat is a premier, boutique retreat designed to support health transformation using the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda. The tranquil, natural setting is the perfect place to unwind, revitalise, heal, and form sustainable habits for lasting well-being.
Sukhavati’s Approach…
“Our unique approach is in making Ayurveda simple, practical and easily applicable for everyone. Whether you already love Ayurveda, or have yet to experience its benefits, we’re here to guide you. If you simply want to rest and relax in the ultimate luxury, or get the profound benefits of a deep cleanse, you will receive an comprehensive program tailored specifically to your needs by our world-class doctors. Everything at Sukhavati is flexible to what you most need, helping you achieve better health in a way that works for you.”
What Is Involved?
Ayurvedic treatments such as herbal therapies, massages, yoga, meditation, and mindful eating will help you cultivate a peaceful and balanced inner state. You may not have heard of many of the therapies offered at Sukhavati. You will find an excellent online guide right here.
About The Yoga
During the Ayurvedic Detox Retreat, Amanda Ferris will facilitate the yoga needs of individual participants. That might mean continuing with a regular Ashtanga Yoga practice, being introduced to yoga for the first time and receiving guidance on how to build a regular personal yoga practice, or practicing restful, restorative yoga.
Your requirements might vary from your usual life habits (and your usual yoga practice) whilst you are detoxing. Amanda is well-experienced with Sukhavati’s programs and will help you navigate your yoga practice during your stay.
A Typical Day at Sukhavati
6:00am Morning Walk
Through the local village
6:45am Morning Healthy Drink
In the Yoga Pavilion
7:00am Yoga
In the Yoga Pavilion
8:30am Breakfast
Served in the River Pavilion
10:45am Abhyanga & Shirodhara
In River Spa
12:00pm Optional Unguided Meditation
In the Yoga Pavilion
12:30pm Lunch
In the River Pavilion
2:00pm Facial
In room
4:00pm Cooking Class
In the Kitchen
6:15pm Mocktails
In the River Pavilion
6:30pm Dinner
In the River Pavilion
9:00pm Good Night
Booking Options
Luxury Villa - Single Occupant
USD$2445 + 15% Government taxes & Service Surcharge
Luxury Villa - Couple
USD$1965 per person + 15% Government taxes & Service Surcharge
Private Pool Villa - Single Occupant
USD$2845 + 15% Government taxes & Service Surcharge
Private Pool Villa - Couple
USD$2165 per person + 15% Government taxes & Service Surcharge
* Sukhavati is in high demand and the rooms will fill. Please make your booking before 21 July 2025 to guarantee your place.
Beginners Course
Our beginners courses offer a gentle introduction to Mysore Melbourne. Practice in class with us on Wednesdays and Saturdays for 4 weeks. Your session will last only 30-40 minutes.
End Of The Year Potluck
Join us at Penders Park, Thornbury for a community picnic. Please bring a blanket and something to share.