Estuary Yoga

It’s yoga as usual this Easter long weekend!

The studio will be open with a slightly adjusted schedule from Friday through Monday. If you’re sticking around North Melbourne, it’s a great time to carve out some space for yourself on the mat.

Take a quick look at the pics for our holiday class times, book in early as spots are limited! (link in bio)

.lean.yoga and I went to Thailand last week, and one of the most inspiring experiences of the entire trip was seeing the Big Buddha in Phuket. Good timing, it had been closed for a while but happily reopened recently!

Standing there at the base looking up, what struck us the most wasn't just its monumental size, but the feeling of profound stillness. As the clouds shifted dramatically across the sky behind it, the Buddha remained perfectly grounded, a calm centre while the world moved around it.

It was a powerful, physical reminder of Sthira Sukham Asanam (Pantanjali's Sutra 2.46): the idea that our postures should be both steady and filled with ease. This practice we share at Estuary isn't about ignoring the "moving clouds" of life (the busyness, the demands, the unexpected shifts). It's about building an internal center that remains quiet and focused, even when everything else is in motion. We are practicing being that steady presence.

Coming back to the studio, we are feeling re-inspired by this balance of strength and softness. A wonderful trip for sure, but it's great to be back!

If you are looking to cultivate your own steady center in the midst of a busy week, we invite you onto the mat. For new practitioners, our Welcome Pass is the perfect way to explore all of our offerings and find the practice that helps you feel grounded and full of ease. Link in bio to start your journey!

Our February 4x4 challengers officially crossed the finish line on Sunday! From early morning Vinyasas to wind-down Yin classes, the energy in the space has been next level, really loved watching the studio buzz with this much dedication over the last month.

Huge shoutout to our prize winners and every single person who rolled out their mat. You all made the studio feel like the place to be this month!

Check out the highlights from our wrap-up celebration!

Prizes from local faves like .cave.westmelbourne .spirits

Free COMMUNITY CLASS this weekend!
with Harriet Renn
Sunday Mar 1 | 12.00–1.00pm
Free | All welcome

Join Estuary graduate Harriet for an open-hearted community class celebrating warmth, the change in season and intuitive movement.

Harriet sees yoga as a practice of connection - to self, others, and the moment - and an invitation to slow down and listen. Her teaching explores a balance of strength and release, awareness and ease. Off the mat, she tends to her garden and her team at work, drawing inspiration from life’s natural cycles, seasonality, and flow. As this class falls on the first day of Autumn, expect a flow that perfectly suits the time of year.

This class is part of our Community Class series, led by Estuary teacher training graduates and offered freely as a way of giving back to the wider community.

Everyone is welcome. No prior experience is needed.

She’s back! After a year of travelling, exploring, learning and soaking up new ideas from around the world, is back on the regular timetable at Estuary Yoga, and we couldn’t be more excited!

Lucy has always had a gift for crafting thoughtful, intelligent, beautifully-sequenced classes… and now she returns with fresh inspiration, new textures, and a deeper well of experience to share with our community.

Tomorrow night she’s kicking things off with her Sound, Yin and Massage workshop, a chance to dive into some of what she’s gathered over the past year.

And from Wednesday, she’s launching a brand new class: Harmony: Fascia Flow at 9.30am. Expect fluid movement, intelligent loading, spacious transitions, and that signature Lucy blend of poetry and creativity. A practice designed to nourish connective tissue, build resilient strength, and leave you feeling integrated and alive.

Booking links in bio.

If you’ve missed her, now’s your moment.
If you’ve never practised with her, you’re in for something special.

Let’s give her a big Estuary welcome home 💛

We're so thrilled to have .in.melbs Rachel Livingstone joining the Estuary teaching team! Rachel has been connected with Estuary for a number of years, so it's such a delight to now have her on the timetable permanently for the Wednesday morning session. Her warmth, knowledge, precision and creativity make for an incredible blend of traditional and modern yoga that adds a wonderful new dimension to our morning offerings.

Join Rachel on Wednesday mornings from Feb 18th:
6.15am Vinyasa Flow
7.30am Fundamentals
(and the 9.30am Harmony just for the 18th, before another familiar face comes back to Estuary from Feb 25th, stay tuned!)

UNDERSTANDING ASANA: ARM BALANCES
Sunday Feb 22 | 2.00pm | 2hr
with Andrew & Bec .lean.yoga

Arm balances can feel elusive — not because they’re out of reach, but because they ask for clarity, patience, and trust in the process.

In this two-hour workshop, Andrew and Bec will guide you through the foundations of bent-arm balancing, beginning with a deep exploration of Chaturanga and translating that understanding into poses such as Crow, Side Crow, and Eight Angle. From there, we’ll build towards more complex shapes including Flying Pigeon and Koundinyasana, unpacking the mechanics of lift-off, alignment, and balance along the way.

Expect a supportive, step-by-step approach with drills to strengthen the core, stabilise the shoulders, and help you shift weight with greater ease. This is an opportunity to refine your understanding, build confidence, and explore what’s possible when technique and curiosity meet.

$50 | All-Access members save 15%
Bookings via link in bio.

Free COMMUNITY CLASS this weekend!
with Holly Voller
Sunday Feb 1 | 12.00–1.00pm
Free | All welcome

Join Estuary graduate Holly Voller (and her best mate Joey the staghound) for a calm, considered community class rooted in care, clarity, and thoughtful sequencing.

Specialising in Vinyasa, Holly brings a strong understanding of anatomy and a commitment to safe, supportive movement for every body. Her teaching encourages students to explore challenge with care, building awareness and confidence while leaving space for ease and integration. Expect a practice that feels both energising and grounding, guided with precision and warmth.

This class is part of our Community Class series, led by Estuary teacher training graduates and offered freely as a way of giving back to the wider community.

Everyone is welcome. No prior experience is needed.

One of the qualities I keep returning to in practice is curiosity. Not pushing to achieve something, but showing up with a willingness to notice how the body feels today, what the breath is doing, what’s changed since last time.

Curiosity softens the edges. It gives us permission to explore without judgement, and to stay engaged even when things feel unfamiliar or imperfect.

If you’re curious about beginning — or beginning again — you’re very welcome. Our 2-week unlimited welcome pass is $40. Link in the bio, explore all our offerings.