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the latest<br />
IN THE NOW<br />
YOGIS UNITE<br />
On December 11, 2014, the United Nations declared June 21 as the International day of yoga. This year, the occasion was<br />
celebrated all over the world, with massive gatherings of yogis practicing together. The Indian Prime Minister, Nerandra Modi,<br />
was in full support of the event, delivering a speech then practicing with over 30,000 local and international guests in<br />
Chandigarh. Indians congregated in the wee hours to secure their space and enthusiastically moved through a series of simple<br />
postures to celebrate a day dedicated to this traditional practice that has be<strong>com</strong>e so widely loved. In Australia, thousands<br />
grouped at the Sydney Opera House and Bondi Beach, joined by some of the nation’s most renowned yogis for asana,<br />
meditation, music and panel discussions to unite in a worldwide celebration of yoga.<br />
Spaces we adore<br />
august/september <strong>2016</strong> yogajournal.<strong>com</strong>.au<br />
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SKYLAB SYDNEY<br />
Skylab is an unexpected aerial yoga studio set in a grungy<br />
building in Sydney’s Surry Hills. An easy walk from Central<br />
Station, when you’ve found your way to the building (aptly<br />
located next to an Indian takeaway joint), you key in the code to<br />
be buzzed in. As you enter the building you’ll be forgiven for<br />
being a little on edge as you trudge up the concrete stairs,<br />
observing the graffiti clad walls. But once you’ve found your way<br />
to the studio on the fourth floor you’ll be more than pleasantly<br />
surprised by this elegant, brightly lit space with polished<br />
floorboards and city views. Skylab offers a variety of aerial classes<br />
– from Restorative to Airflow. www.sky-lab.<strong>com</strong><br />
COMO RESORTS PERTH<br />
Como Hotels and Resorts has just opened a new Shambala<br />
Urban Escape in Perth, solely dedicated to yoga, clinical pilates<br />
and personal training – and it’s a little bit fancy! Vinyasa and<br />
yin yoga classes are offered to guests of the lush hotel as well<br />
as visitors dropping in for a class. Visitors can even book in for<br />
a ‘wellness experience’ of yoga and a healthy breakfast.<br />
Experienced yogi and manager of the new Escape, Stephanie<br />
Johnson said, “Our vision is to provide the ideal urban escape<br />
for Perth city dwellers. A sanctuary that allows people the<br />
capability to switch off and be nurtured.” What a treat!<br />
www.<strong>com</strong>oshambhala.<strong>com</strong>/perth
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