SBO Pranayama

Is the ‘alien yoga’ trend really healthy? By Jo Hartley

Simon Borg-Olivier was recently interviewed by The Age newspaper for his thoughts on Nauli… “Nauli is something that real yoga practitioners tend to keep to themselves, and newer, less experienced teachers don’t learn because it’s very hard to master as it involves a very different breathing technique,” says Simon Borg-Olivier, Director of Yoga Synergy in Sydney. As far as Instagram …

2018 Teacher Training Dates Announced

Learn to teach Yoga Synergy style Yoga in beautiful Goa, India. Our teacher training centre in Anjuna, Goa is surrounded by lush gardens and situated within a peaceful coconut grove surrounded by endless paddy fields, with a gorgeous swimming pool and just 5 min taxi or 30 min walk to the nearest beach. Stay in spacious tented eco-chic lodges and …

Best postures for Pranayama

When you are practising seated meditation and/or breath-control exercises (pranayama) the most important thing is to be sitting in a comfortable pain-free position with a lengthened and relaxed spine and trunk. For most normal people the best way to do this is to sit up straight on a chair without leaning against the back of the chair. However, For those …

Teacher Training starts soon! Hear what others say.

Early Bird full price is A$3707….SAVE A$790! Simon Borg-Olivier and Bianca Machliss have been training teachers for over 20 years. Join their Yoga Teacher Training for an in-depth, practical training in the Yoga Synergy method, which integrates traditional yoga for the modern body. The Yoga Synergy method can be applied to all styles of yoga. Our Yoga Teacher Training courses offer …

Testimonials for our Online Courses

We are grateful for all the comments we receive about our Online Courses. Here is a small sample of the great feedback we get on a weekly basis. Thank you to everyone. “Since I have this opportunity, I want to say how much I enjoyed your lecture on the female reproductive system. You bring a different energy and with all …

NEW! Beginner Yoga Tips with Bianca Machliss

Recently filmed, Yoga Synergy now offer a set of beginner videos, presented by Yoga Synergy Director, Bianca Machliss. The perfect introduction to your Yoga journey. Bianca covers many of the basic instructions you’ll hear in a Yoga Synergy style class, what they mean and how to approach the asanas (postures) safely as a beginner. We’re all unique, and therefore need …

Earth starts this week!

Earth Sequence starts on Monday January 30th. To get you prepared we’re offering 20% OFF Our Elements Earth Sequence Video available to download and stream. Purchase here

Savasana Yoga Synergy Blog

To Savasana or Not to Savasana

Ultimately the choice to lie down or rest for savasana is up to the individual and one must pay attention to the effect of doing or not doing it and see how the individual body responds in different circumstances – remember every moment and every practice is different so the aim of the practitioner is to learn to respond to …