Jan Alexander Yoga and Meditation

03/05/2026

A steady, traditional yoga practice focused on slowing down and returning to balance.

Gentle movement, pranayama, and yoga nidra support nervous system regulation, steadiness within body and mind, and encourage deep rest.

A simple, unhurried space for soft attentive practice.

Mondays 5.30-7pm
Term 2 (8 weeks)
Dana St Primary School, Ballarat

Level 3 Senior Yoga teacher (Yoga Australia) SYTA
DM/email to enquire

10/06/2025

Rest, replenish, reconnect - Free Yoga Nidra and lunch

In honour of International Yoga Day - Saturday 21 June at Rocklyn Yoga Ashram, VIC.
Experience the deep rest of a guided Yoga Nidra followed by a wholesome vegetarian lunch in peaceful surrounds.

Please book by 9 am on the day, or the day before via Rocklyn Yoga Ashram

🕚 11.00 Arrive and check in
🫖 11.30 Morning tea
🧘 12.00 Yoga Nidra
🍲 12.30 Lunch

Bring your own mat and blanket/shawl for comfort.

05/05/2025

Soften into natural calm and experience stillness.

Meditation class

Includes gentle stretching, breathing methods, guided meditation. Learn yogic techniques which enhance our inherent ability to experience meditation.

Wednesday’s 7th - 28th May (four weeks)
5.45pm - 7pm
Dana Street Primary School
$15 per class.

To book or to find out more please contact me.

Photo: From Pomonal towards Mount William or Duwul - the highest peak in the Grampians National Park (Gariwerd)

11/03/2025

Your breath is is your constant companion - do you ever give it much thought?
It holds the key to calming stress, restoring energy, and finding true, natural, balance - learn how to unlock it.

4-week classes | Ballarat Central | 5.45-7 PM
DM to book
See previous posts for details

04/03/2025

Yoga isn’t something to simply read about - it’s meant to be experienced. Just like you wouldn’t rely on someone else’s words to describe the taste of chocolate, why do the same with the restorative power of Yoga?

Join this four week journey to reset your nervous system, reduce stress, and restore energy. Suitable for beginners and experienced practitioners alike.

✨ Traditional yoga techniques for stability and ease
🩵 Breath awareness to calm and centre the mind
🌀 Gentle movement to awaken energy
🌿 Guided relaxation/meditation for deep rejuvenation

🗓️ Wednesday’s
12 March to 2nd April (4 classes)
5:45 pm - 7pm
Ballarat Central
🔗 DM now to book your spot!

17/02/2025

NEW - Meditation for Modern Stress:
a 4-Week Journey

Experience the rejuvenating power of breath, gentle movement, and guided meditation to reset your nervous system and cultivate lasting calm. This program offers simple yet powerful tools to ease stress and restore balance.

Don’t just read about it - feel the shift for yourself.

When: 5.45pm-7pm, Wed, 12th Mar~2nd Apr

Where: Dana Street Primary School, Ballarat.

Cost: $15 each class, or $50 for 4 classes

How to join: Send me a DM to book your spot & receive further details.

photo: cactus flower, my garden

20/09/2022

Today is “National Day of Compassion”. 2022 theme is “Deep Listening”

“Deep Listening” is generous, empathetic, supportive, accurate and trusting.

Learn more:
https://www.mindful.org/deep-listening/

13/09/2020

Charlie Chaplin .....

Charlie Chaplin lived 88 years.
He left us 4 statements:
(1) Nothing is forever in this world, not even our problems.
(2) I love walking in the rain because no one can see my tears.
(3) The most lost day in life is the day we don't laugh.
(4) Six best doctors in the world...:
1. The sun,
2. Rest,
3. Exercise,
4. Diet,
5. Self-respect
6. Friends.
Stick to them at all stages of your life and enjoy a healthy life...
Life is just a journey! Therefore, live today!
Tomorrow may not be.

21/08/2020

“The trouble is, you think you have time.” - Jack Kornfield, Buddha’s Little Instruction Book

17/08/2020

“Mental Health Wellness Tips for Quarantine”
The link below is to advice prepared by psychologist, Margie Donlon, based on the COVID-19 experiences and anxieties of her patients. The information is practical and may be helpful in your given circumstances.

https://www.facebook.com/100000925455836/posts/4474199572620847/

If you, or anyone you know is struggling, Lisa Ciechomski is a psychologist, offering counselling sessions at present over the phone or on zoom. The sessions can be accessed via a GP Mental Health Care Plan. For further details (including information on bulk billing), contact Lisa via email:
[email protected]

There is also the Coronavirus Mental Health Support Service, phone 1800 512 348
coronavirus.beyondblue.org.au

With every good wish to you in navigating these times with kindness and compassion, to your own self and to others.
Jan 🧡

Photo: “Lilium Longiflorum”, my garden.