International Day of Yoga 2025

Yoga is an ancient physical, mental and spiritual practice that originated in India.

Including yoga practice in your health and wellness routine offers many benefits that can enhance your overall well-being. Celebrate International Day of Yoga and join us for a special timetable of yoga classes at Carnegie Memorial Swimming Pool on Saturday 21 June.

International Day of Yoga Timetable

Our International Day of Yoga class will be held at Carnegie Memorial Swimming Pool on Saturday 21 June. (Bookings are essential. Non members can click on the class below to book your spot. Members can book via the Member Portal). 

8.30am -Beginners Yoga

Keep the flow going with our other weekly yoga classes:

Mondays:

6.10am - Vinyasa Flow (Heated) – GESAC

9.25am - Slow Flow – Carnegie 

Thursdays:

6.10am - Hatha – Carnegie 

6.00pm - Vinyasa Flow – Carnegie 

What are the benefits of practising yoga?

Yoga asanas, or postures, offer many health benefits. They help you build strength, increase flexibility, and provide a calming effect on your mind and nerves.

Asanas work on various parts of your body, including muscles, joints, skin, glands, nerves, internal organs, bones, respiration, and the brain.

According to the Victorian Government, the health benefits of yoga include:

• Cardiovascular system (heart and arteries) – asanas are isometric, which means they rely on holding muscle tension for a few seconds to several minutes. This improves cardiovascular health and circulation. Studies show that regular yoga practice may help normalise blood pressure.
• Digestive system – improved blood circulation and the massaging effect of surrounding muscles improves and promotes normal digestion.
• Musculoskeletal – joints are moved through their full range of motion, which encourages mobility and eases pressure. The gentle stretching releases muscle and joint tension, and stiffness, and also increases flexibility. Maintaining many of the asanas encourages strength and endurance. Weight-bearing asanas may help prevent osteoporosis, and may also help people already diagnosed with osteoporosis (if practiced with a qualified yoga professional and guided by an allied health professional). Long-term benefits include reduced back pain and improved posture.
  
• Nervous system – improved blood circulation, easing of muscle tension and the act of focusing the mind on the breath all combine to soothe the nervous system. Long-term benefits include reduced stress, anxiety and fatigue, better concentration and energy levels, and increased feelings of calm and wellbeing.