ABOUT TRANQUIL
Free Your Mind, Body and Spirit
We have been a respected Yoga Studio in the Mackay area since 2020.
Despite our studio age, our teachers have many years of extensive knowledge and experience of the mind/body connection, and we aim to use movement and breath as a way to heal and empower the self, giving you added physical and mental strength you never knew you had.
The road of yoga is endless — it all starts with a pose and a thought, expanding into a never-ending path of self discovery and growth.
We value each and every person who joins our Yoga Studio and we look forward to helping you achieve your wellness goals.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to create a space in which people can relax and unwind from the chaos of everyday life.
Ultimately this tranquillity will give you the tools to face everyday challenges with a healthy mind and body.
We tend to lead others down the path of discovery that yoga provides.
Whether you want to move your body, reach spiritual growth, or be more present, we know you’ll benefit from our unique styles of yoga taught by our very experienced teachers.
Since 2020, we at Tranquil Yoga Mackay have been known for our expertise and commitment to each and every student, no matter their needs or skill level.
INSTRUCTORS
A Little Background on our Passionate Leaders
ASH SUN LLEWELLYN
Yin, Hatha and Restorative Instructor
I have practiced yoga since my early twenties while I was a Dance Teacher in my motherland of Taiwan. My passion for Yoga became overwhelming so I decided to become a Yoga Teacher.
To achieve this I moved to Australia to study Hatha Yoga under Shanti Gowen, 2 years, full time on the Gold Coast. I am blessed to have studied under her as she imparted so many values upon me.
After my study I moved to Mackay to be with my now Husband. Since moving up I have taught various styles of Yoga at various studios over the last five years. I have undertaken so much more training during this time which has steered me towards my love of Yin and Restorative Yoga.
As per Tranquil Yoga’s mission statement, I will continue to study and advance my knowledge and skills under my mentors Jo Phee, Sarah Powers, Leslie Kaminoff and Judith Lasater. This is for the benefit of all involved with our studio.
I truly believe in the healing powers of Yoga for the mind and body. This is why I am creating this community to build happy healthy relationships with my students and also to create a better well-being away from the studio too.
SHANNON CLARE
Yin, Hatha, and Restorative Instructor
Shannon is an accredited Yoga Alliance certified instructor with a focus on finding stillness and peace. Shannon’s teachings are rich in Hatha foundations with a special interest and certification in Yin, Restorative, Yoga Nidra and Myofascial Release.
Shannon is a qualified relaxation massage therapist as well as a reiki practitioner and is committed to assisting others in their mind body connection. Ultimately wanting to help others find peace.
Riddled with anxiety after the birth of her twins and a workplace bullying incident, Shannon set about finding peace within.
Her teachings and offerings are reflective of her journey and her belief in the healing power of yoga.
NADINE PACE
Hatha and Flow Instructor
In 2014 my two sons were diagnosed with autism. It was the biggest challenge I had ever faced, and it left me feeling incredibly stressed and overwhelmed.
I was also suffering terrible backache from carrying my youngest son, who walked late. I was always someone who enjoyed being active but had never tried yoga. I attended my first yoga class as I thought it could help with both my stress and backache.
I walked out of the room feeling amazing and continued coming to class regularly.
Yoga changed my life both physically and mentally and it was an easy decision to make to undertake the teacher training at 8 Limb Yoga in 2015.
Since finishing my teacher training, I have loved teaching students in the Mackay area. My passion is Vinyasa Flow as I love being able to continuously move my body with my breath in a fun and playful way, but I also enjoy teaching Hatha.
Yoga has so many healing benefits and I love seeing other people feel these benefits from my classes. I hope to see you all on the mat soon.
YOGA CLASS STYLE GUIDE
Yin
Difficulty: All Levels
Through slow pace and passive stretch to stimulate, ease the knots in the deep tissue, muscle, and fascia.
The class will have different themes to focus on; Chinese Meridian (Ash's passion), hips opening, shoulders release etc, to cultivate our stillness at the poses by holding for 3 to 6 minutes.
All the practices are adopted and taught by Jo Phee and Paul Grilley (Sending the gratitude to my mentors).
Hatha
Difficulty: Beginner to Intermediate
Hatha - Sun and Moon
Alignment and breathing practice base by using props to support and open up and body. Hatha in Sanskrit means- Sun(HA) Moon(THA); the yang (masculine) and yin (feminine) energies, through asanas practice with different breathing techniques balancing and finding the harmony for the body and mind; each week we have different themes to focus on so that the students will works on each part of body.
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Week 1 - Breath and core.
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Week 2 - Sun salutation and warriors.
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Week 3 - Balance.
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Week4 - Lateral.
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Week 5 - Twist.
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Week 6 - Backbend.
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Week 7 - Hips opening and fold forward.
Hatha Nidra
Difficulty: All Levels
This session is practiced in a comfortable position. Can be seated or laying down, allowing the physical body to relax. The Yoga Practitioner remains in a state of senses withdrawal ( Pratyahara), which sets the intention in the beginning of the class. Through visualization guidance, the body and mind relaxes, lets go of emotional burden, trauma and chronic disease suffering. he purpose of this style is to pause fluctuation of the mind and arrive in stillness.
Hatha and Weights
Difficulty: All Levels
A great way to work on physical alignment and breathing, but also fun with adding light dumbbells during the practice to strengthen the muscles.
Restorative
Difficulty: All Levels
Each pose stays for 8-15 mins, fully supported by the props; restorative yoga aims to open up the body, suits for the students suffer from past injuries, insomnia, emotional release, exhaustion, anxiety or you live a hectically paced life. This practice will nourish deeply of your body and calm the nervous and parasympathetic system down.
Yin & Yang
Difficulty: All Levels
The class starts in either Yang poses (standing poses - sun salute, balance or core work) to stimulate blood flow, detoxify and get rid of excess heat in the body. Finishing with Yin poses to calm the nervous system down.
This can be the opposite with Yin first then Yang depending on the lesson/teacher that day.
It is such a good way to build up physical body strength. It's fun but you also get the benefit of stretching out any muscle tightness. It's also calming for the mind.
Please Note - A more traditional arrangement with no air conditioning during the class.
Roll & Release
Difficulty: All Levels
Ash learnt this Myofascial Tension Release technique from one of her favourite mentors – Jo Phee. By using different size or hardness massage balls to release the tightness in the deep tissue and muscles. Especially suited for people who have an athletic background. This class is booking essential due to limited numbers.
Flow
Difficulty: Intermediate to Experienced
Nadine's vinyasa flow classes are a fun, energetic class, where poses are joined together to form sequences of movement. Although Nadine has a playful style, the class focuses on the breath & each sequence is joined with a traditional vinyasa.
Please Note - A more traditional arrangement with no air conditioning during the class.
