CAN you tell the difference between a triangle, tree, and bridge pose, or does a downward-facing dog manoeuvre mean as much to you as a seated forward fold?<\/p>\n
Find out what these moves are at the Bendigo Yoga Festival, which bends its way to Dudley House on Saturday, 29 and Sunday, 30 October.<\/p>\n
It has a jam-packed program with embodied hatha flow, resonant sound, garba dance, and laughter yoga workshops.<\/p>\n
Festival organiser Oliver Hamalainen said yoga has been traditionally an ancient practice of self-realisation, connecting mind and body, but today, most people think of the poses.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is a broad practice that includes chanting, meditation, breathwork and more,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cPhysically, yoga is well known to promote relaxation, build strength and flexibility. Practicing yoga also calms the nervous system and reduces anxiety and stress.<\/p>\n
\u201cRegular practice brings mental clarity and a sense of wellbeing.\u201d<\/p>\n
He said festival attendees can look forward to two days of yoga, sound, community, and wellness across four spaces.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere are too many highlights to list, so make sure you have a look at the program.<\/p>\n
\u201cHaving said that, having Grammy award-winning yoga music artist Srimathumith come to Bendigo is pretty special,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n