Workshops

Practise daily for a new body, new mind – a new life!

We all have goals. Be it getting in shape, starting a healthy routine, losing weight, alleviating stress, etc. The hardest part to achieving our goals is getting started. When left to our own devices, we’ll often hit snooze and skip… then feel bad later. This is where doing a challenge can help. Practising with the same group of yogis, where they know you and you know them, pulls you to the mat, even when you don’t want to. This works because you know they’re going to be asking about you or calling to see why you’re not on the mat. We practise together and we support each other in the process of achieving our goals. Everyone has different goals and motivations. For some, just finishing the challenge is the goal. For others, finishing the challenge is the first goal that sets the foundation for accomplishing the next goal. Perhaps 21 days sounds like it’s too much? Then start off by committing to 7 or 14 days, or jump right in and commit to 21 days of hot yoga. It won’t be easy, but the results are worth all the sweat. Do it to help yourself – and to help others.

This is an integral programme where techniques are learned, skills are sharpened and the fire of transformation is fuelled. The commitment to practise with the same group of yogi’s over an extended period of time sets the foundation for powerful changes in practice and life. This programme is more than just a regular hot yoga class on the studio schedule. The series also includes daily meditation practices, weekly intentions, inspired journalling/ contemplation exercises, special Sunday practices, as well as asana/sequence explanations to deepen your understanding of yoga.

Format : Physical

Duration : 1.5 hours daily/ 2 hours Sunday

Level : All levels

Join Copper for a 7-day hot yoga detox.  

This is an old school, back to basics, original 90-minute hot yoga challenge. Get up and get on the mat, everyday same time, same people, same poses, same sequence yet experience something uniquely different every time.   

Program includes: 

- Daily 90-minute Hot Hatha class 

- Pose & practice guide 

- Healthy lifestyle hacks 

- Meditation notes 

- Daily yoga journal prompts 

Format : Physical

Duration : 7, 90-minute classes

Level : All levels

Part 1 : Spark the Fire, standing practice

Part 2 : Stoke the Embers, floor practice

This workshop deconstructs the Hot Classic 26+2 sequence, focusing on the Form & Function of each pose so participants can get more from their practice, avoid common mistakes, and reduce the risk of injuries.

Format : Physical & Lecture

Duration : 5 hours/ 2.5 hours ea. part

Level : All levels

This workshop unveils the secret Kundalini teachings that are present in the Bikram Original Hot Classic 26+2 sequence.  

Format : Physical & Lecture

Duration : 2.5 hours

Level : Experienced

 “Quiet the mind and the soul will speak.” – Ma Jaya Sati Bhagavati 

Join Copper for a special workshop to learn about the most common meditation techniques and see how meditation can help you live a healthier, happier life.    

MINDFULNESS – MEDITATION, we’ve all heard or read something about how mindfulness practice can benefit careers and meditation can lead to less stress, but the question remains – how to do it? 

For most people, the word MEDITATE immediately conjures up a whole slew of fanciful images of great yogis in remote mountain caves, monks sitting stoic on temple cushions, or kung-fu Jedi masters bending the elements to their will.  While these images are exciting and inspiring on the outside, the reality on the inside is more like ‘herding cats’, which has many quit before really getting started.  

This workshop seeks to break down what it really means to be mindful and meditate.  We’ll study how these practices make a measurable difference in life, both on and off the yoga mat.  Together, we’ll explore some simple techniques to get started and cultivate a lasting meditation practice – both at home and on the go.    

In this workshop, you will learn:  

• Theory – What, Why and How all things meditation

• Discover what it means to ‘meditate’ according to Yoga 
• Review the benefits of mindfulness and meditation practice 
• Explore the most common meditation practices (both on and off the mat) 
• Asanas (yoga poses) for meditation 

• Practice 

• Q&A  

Format : Physical & Lecture

Duration : 2.5 hours

Level : All levels

Love Hot Classic, but want to move beyond the fixed 26 poses?  This workshop is for you.  We'll explore variations of all 26 poses as well as other key poses missing in the fixed sequence; like weight bearing poses for the arms and hips.

Format : Physical & Lecture

Duration : 2.5 hours

Level : Experienced

Flow yoga is perfect for new yogis because it traps the mind with contentious invigorating movement we call Vinyasa, however there's a paradox because how can new yogis flow if they don't know the fundamentals of poses and key alignments for safety.  

Fundamentals of Flow will explore the history of vinyasa yoga, evolution of the Sun Salutation, break down the alignments for key poses so practitioners get the most from the practice and reduce the risk of injury.  

Format : Physical & Lecture

Duration : 2.5 hours

Level : All levels

Tibetan Heart Chakra practice – the Yoga of Compassion.   

"You cannot enter the door of yoga without kindness and compassion for others."  – Changkya Rinpoche  

Join Copper on Vesak Day and celebrate the Buddha’s birthday with Tibetan Heart Yoga. Bring a friend or come and make new friends – all are welcome.   

Tibetan Heart Yoga is an ancient series of holistic practices that bring together the physical & subtle body, mind and emotions to create a deeply profound yogic experience. Known as the Yoga of Compassion, this practice combines the physical poses we all know and love with a traditional Tibetan Buddhist meditation technique known as the Tong-Len (method for destroying suffering and giving away joy and kindness). These two practices together work to untangle the knots around the heart, opening the heart chakra and allowing for a profound experience of connection, love and compassion for all beings.   

In this workshop, you will learn:  

• Theory – What, Why and How of Tibetan Heart Yoga 

• 6 Perfections of a Bodhisattva (an enlightened being or Yogi) 
• Tong-Len (visualization meditation) 
• Chakras (energy centres along the spine) 
• Asanas (yoga poses) 

• Practice (approx. 90 min) 

• Q&A 

Format : Physical & Lecture

Duration : 2.5 hours

Level : All levels

Surya Namaskara & The Root of Vinyasa Yoga | A Perfect Mantra for Health, Wealth and Abundance  

The Sun Salutation is so much more than a warm-up for Yoga practice – it IS the Yoga practice. Classic Surya Namaskar is the oldest form of Himalayan Vinyasa Yoga, and is the foundation of which so many popular styles of contemporary Yoga have been built.  However, the secret teachings of this practice hold the real gems to unlock the full potential of Yoga, health, and happiness.  

In this workshop, you will learn: 

• 12 Step Classical Surya Namaskar practice and how it works on all Yogic levels 

• Physical – Asana and Vinyasa 
• Energetic – Chakras and Kundalini 
• Mental – Focus and Concentration  
• Emotional – Anatomy and mood 
• Self – Repetition & Ritual  

• Relieves back pain, detoxify body, beat stress, burn extra fat, boosts energy, improves digestion, balance hormones, strengthen mental focus and improves overall health. 

• Tools for a home self-practice: a take-away sequence, scalable for all levels, that outline the theories presented in the course for daily use. 

Format : Physical & Lecture

Duration : 2.5 hours

Level : All levels

Mandala is a Sanskrit word meaning “circle” and represents the Universe.  The pattern within the mandala is usually balanced and harmonized symbolizing how we are all connected and part of the wider universe.  Mandala Yoga is a method of practice organized by Master teacher Andrey Lappa, founder of Universal Yoga, and consists of bringing together all the key elements of traditional Eastern yoga practices into one ultimate experience. Traditionally, mandalas may be employed for focusing attention of practitioners, as a spiritual tool, for establishing a sacred space, and as an aid to meditation.  Mandala Yoga follows these same intentions, using yoga postures, transitions, breath-work, chants, and visualizations to build a balanced practice inside and out.    

Part 1 : Holistic practice unifying all parts of the body

Part 2 : Expanded practice unifying all 5 Maya Koshas

In this workshop, you will learn: 

• Posture – Asana 

• Transitions – Vinyasa 

• Breath – Pranayama 

• Chants – Mantra/ Pratyahara 

• Visuals – Focus/ Dharana 

• Meditation - Dhyana 

• Balance & Shells – Koshas 

Format : Physical & Lecture 

Duration : 5 hours/ 2.5 hours ea. part 

Level : All levels

Ever wonder how Yoga poses work or why they look the way they look? 

The Art of Movement dissects the body and yoga asana based on bio-mechanics; analysing poses based on their intended effect.  This workshop takes a modern look at an ancient practice to understand how and why poses work and what we can do as practitioners to get the most from our practice.     

In this workshop, you will learn: 

• Western functional anatomy for mobility 

• Eastern understanding of esoteric anatomy (like Chi/ Prana/ Energy) 

• How to cultivate a balanced practice: body, mind, & spirit 

• Tools for a home self-practice: a take-away home practice sequence, scalable for all levels, that galvanize the theories presented in the course for daily use.   

Format : Physical & Lecture 

Duration : 2.5 hours

Level : All levels

Ever wonder why some classes can leave you feeling amazing, while others don’t?    

The Art of Sequencing workshop explores how to sequence classes to achieve desired results.  All yoga is good yoga, but not all sequences or class styles are ideal for all practitioners.  

In this workshop, you will learn: 

• Styles of practice, static or dynamic

• Intention of practice, holistic or specialised

• Building up to a peak experience 

• Tools for a home self-practice: a take-away home practice sequence, scalable for all levels, that galvanize the theories presented in the course for daily use.   

Format : Physical & Lecture 

Duration : 2.5 hours

Level : All levels