Kundalini House

From Surviving to Thriving: An 8 Week Journey with Avril Bastiansz
2026-01-30 17:30 - 2026-03-20 19:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Kundalini House, 391A St Georges Rd, Fitzroy North, VIC, 3062, Australia
From Surviving to Thriving
An 8 Week Journey with Avril Bastians
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My Name is Not ‘Anxious’ “I am anxious” is something we often say. But anxiety is something you experience, it is not who you are. This journey helps you reclaim your identity, remember the deeper Self, and live with greater calm, steadiness & freedom. Anxiety is one of the most common challenges of our time. It hijacks the nervous system, narrows the window of tolerance, and clouds our sense of who we really are. This course offers a pathway back to balance — combining practical tools from psychology with the timeless wisdom of Yoga and Vedanta. This is more than a course. It is a journey into practical wisdom and Self-awareness, where knowledge and embodied practice come together to create lasting change.
About the Course:
This eight-week course offers a deeper understanding of anxiety- along with practical tools to manage it and transform your relationship with it. It weaves together the insights of modern psychology with the timeless, practical wisdom of Yoga to support lasting change from within. We will explore anxiety through the lens of yoga philosophy and the Yoga sutras of Pathanjali.
Why This Course?
A single class can give relief, but real transformation comes through practice, reflection, and community.
The program runs as a single weekly session on Friday evenings; however we recommend maintaining a twice-weekly practice for best results. Ideally, this includes a Restorative Yoga class alongside the course sessions to support integration and nervous system regulation.
These practices, once learned, are meant to be embodied and repeated – allowing the body and mind to develop muscle and neuronal memory that naturally supports calm and balance in moments of stress or anxiety.
The Eight Week Programme:
Week 1 Understanding Anxiety – The Nervous System & the Yogic View
Week 2 Physiology & the Subtle Energy Body- The Five Koshas
Week 3 The Window of Tolerance Polyvagal Theory & Nervous System Regulation
Week 4 The Guṇas – States, Traits & Triggers
Week 5 The Kleśas -Clearing the Inner Obstacles
Week 6 Anxiety through the Eight Limbs of Yoga A Framework for Awareness & Balance
Week 7 Kriyā Yoga – The Mechanisms of Action
Week 8 Integration – The Self & Meditation
What You’ll Gain
– A clearer understanding of anxiety – what it is, how it manifests in the body–mind, and how the practices of Yoga help regulate and rebalance it.
– Insight into your own triggers and a practical toolkit of Yogic practices to support emotional regulation and nervous system resilience.
– A tangible shift – less anxiety and reactivity, and a growing ability to respond rather than react to life’s challenges.
– The support of a like-minded community, walking the same path of awareness, healing, and transformation.
Course Details and How to Book
Begins :30 January – 20 March 2026 (8-weeks)
Fridays: 5:30 – 7PM
Venue: Kundalini House, North Fitzroy
Investment : $400
Concession & Members: 10%
Early Bird Offer:
Reserve your spot and complete payment by 30 November to receive a complimentary 60-minute personal session with me. This session will allow us to personalise and deepen your practice so you can move from simply surviving to truly thriving
Professional Note: This 20 hour, course is of great value it weaves psychology, yoga, and embodied practices into a unique journey of insight and lasting embodied wisdom.
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Sacred Rest 2026 - The Healing Gift of Restoration with Rachel
2026-02-15 14:00 - 2026-12-06 16:00 | Kundalini House, 391A St Georges Rd, Fitzroy North, VIC, 3062, Australia
Sacred Rest 2026 – The Healing Gift of Restorative Yoga with Rachel Hanrahan
Teacher: Rachel Hanrahan
To book this gift of deep complete rest, please visit the link below:
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Sacred Rest is a lovingly crafted lush experience of deep healing restorative yoga with Yoga Australia senior yoga teacher Rachel Hanrahan. The is a luscious workshop for all abilities that weaves a gentle fusion of restorative yoga, somatic movement, therapeutic breathing methods, crystal bowl sound healing and the evidence based iRest yoga nidra. You will access deep states of relaxation through para sympathetic nervous system restoration to allow your body and mind to access its own innate healing abilities.
Restorative practices create the rest and relaxation response in our nervous systems which help us tap into our innate ability to heal. The demands of contemporary life often has us stressed and rushed. We can experience anxiety, sleep disorders, injury and illness. Sacred Rest is designed to help bring the body back to a deep sense of healing where we can begin to repair our nervous systems. The results can be improved sleep, digestion, inspiration, health and vitality.

The workshop includes the luscious Crystal singing bowls. As the Crystal bowls are played, the oscillation and resonance of the sound vibration moves through our physical bodies and penetrates into our cells putting us in harmony with the sound wave allowing you to drop into a relaxed state. This is followed by restorative yoga practices designed for the season to allow your nervous system to access the healing states of “rest and digest”.

Deepening into Sacred Rest we conclude with the evidence based iRest yoga nidra.
The workshop is a declaration of self care and self love.
2026 Workshop dates:
February 15 – BIDERAP DRY SEASON
March 22 – LUKE EEL SEASON
May 3 – WARING WOMBAT SEASON
August 2 – GULING ORCHID SEASON
September 13 – POORNEET TADPOLE SEASON
November 1 – BUATH GURRU GRASS FLOWERING SEASON
December 6 – KANGAROO APPLE SEASON
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Trauma Recovery Program with Billie Atherstone
2026-02-18 12:00 - 2026-06-03 13:15 | Kundalini House, 391A St Georges Rd, Fitzroy North, VIC, 3062, Australia
Finding ease & calm for the trauma-affected nervous system
Trauma Recovery Program

A 14 week Trauma-informed Yoga Program to support you to process & resolve trauma symptoms
with Billie Atherstone

This course is an evidence based course for people who would like to heal the traumatised nervous system. Research shows that the body stores trauma in muscle tissue, the nervous system & brain. The effects of stored trauma can include nightmares, anxiety, panic attacks, depression, insomnia, fear & a compromised immune system. There has been significant stress & strain throughout these times ~ this is a program to help you safely shift emotional distress & numbness and gently process trauma.

Tone the Vagus Nerve through somatic based yoga & meditation practices.

This specialised yoga program addresses the underlying cause of trauma & helps you to restore, recover and renew a positive connection to your mind and body. The classes are a combination of physical exercises, breathwork, meditations & mindfulness that we slowly build skill in throughout the program, developing your capacity to connect with body & your inner self and foster a kind and tender space to cultivate safety, trust and confidence. No prior yoga experience is necessary.

Begins Wednesday February 18, 2026
Classes are each Wednesday at 12:00pm-1:15pm

This Trauma Recovery Program is designed to support sustainable recovery and management of the effects of trauma. There are two stages to the program, with a two week break between each stage:
Stage One: Foundations & Experience.
A 7 week course to introduce the principles of the practices and open a new awareness of self.
Stage Two: Integration & Renewal.
A 7 week course to continue to target the physiology of trauma and connect with a stable, illumined self.

You can participate in this program online, but need to consult with Billie to determine if it is appropriate for you at this time. There will be a two week break (no classes) on 8th & 15th of April.

$510 / $468 concession or members

To register online you will be required to pay a $70 deposit and then we will be in touch with you, closer to the date, to finalise your payment.
Option to pay in 2 payments (to be paid by wk5).
Includes a one on one check in & Vagal Nerve Stimulation session.

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Testimonial:
“This course feels so nurturing and deeply healing for my trauma. Billie is teaching me to feel and stay present with my body rather than trying to escape. It can be challenging but I felt very held and supported all the way through. The course moves very slowly and the practices build gradually, giving time to create a deep sense of safety and trust in the experience. It has a very gentle and nurturing feel throughout, even with the more challenging practices. Billie is very present and attuned to us all, she observes us while holding space for us and still gives individual guidance while being in the group. It feels like she knows what we all need. I will definitely be doing this course again and highly recommend it to anyone who has experienced any form of trauma.” KT

Facilitator:
Billie Atherstone is a IAYT Yoga Therapist and has been teaching trauma informed courses for PTSD for the past ten years. She has been a teacher and practitioner for 20+ years. She is very well regarded in this field and is referred clients by Dr’s, Psychologists and therapists alike.
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Cancellation Policy for Courses
We understand that plans can change. Our cancellation policy is designed to support both our students and our teachers.
More than 72 hours before the course startsYou can receive a full refund or opt for a full credit to use toward any other Kundalini House service, class pass, or product.
Within 72 to 24 hours before the course startsYou may be eligible for a 50% refund or credit. The remaining 50% is retained in recognition of teacher preparation, administration, and marketing costs.
Less than 24 hours before the course starts / No ShowUnfortunately, no refund is available unless there are exceptional circumstances. This is because your place has been held and resources allocated. Please contact us if something unexpected arises—we’re here to help where we can.
DepositsDeposits are fully refundable up to 14 days before the course begins.Within 14 days, deposits are non-refundable.
Refund Processing FeeIf you choose to have your refund paid to your nominated bank account rather than as a credit, a processing fee will apply:5% of the total refund amount + $5 transaction fee.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out:info@kundalinihouse.com.au | ☎️ (03) 9482 4325

Trauma Responsive & Foundations Combined Teacher Training with Billie Atherstone
2026-03-09 09:00 - 2026-03-15 18:30 | Kundalini House, 1/391 St Georges Rd, North Fitzroy, VIC, Australia
Trauma Responsive & Foundations Combined Training
March 9 – 15, 2026
with Billie Atherstone / Siri Bhagvati & team
IN-PERSON | Melbourne, Australia
Open to Kundalini Yoga Teachers and Certified Yoga Therapists from any tradition.

Overview
Trauma Responsive Kundalini Yoga for Recovery from Post-Traumatic Stresswith optional Foundations of Kundalini Yoga Therapy: Principles and Practices to meet the pre-requisite.
This course is offered through the Guru Ram Das Center for Medicine and Humanology — the premier international training organisation for Kundalini Yoga Therapy.
Join us in Melbourne for a powerful seven-day immersion integrating two essential courses and laying the groundwork for learning to teach therapeutic Kundalini Yoga.
This training offers the unique opportunity to complete both Foundations of Kundalini Yoga Therapy: Principles and Practices and Trauma Responsive Kundalini Yoga for Recovery from Post-Traumatic Stress in one comprehensive experience.
For those who have not yet completed the Foundations course, the first two days — March 9–10 (Mon–Tue) — provide the full Foundations module.Participants who have already completed Foundations may join from March 11–15 (Wed–Sun) for the Trauma Responsive training.

Course Details
Part One (for those who haven’t already completed this training):
Foundations of Kundalini Yoga Therapy: Principles and PracticesMarch 9–10, 2026 (Mon–Tue)9:00am–6:30pm (with 1-hour lunch & two 15-minute breaks)
Level 1 Teacher Training prepares you to teach people who are healthy. A separate set of skills and a different way of thinking are required to teach people with health conditions.
This two-day intensive lays the groundwork for that next step — offering the foundation you need to begin developing the skills to safely and effectively teach Kundalini Yoga to people facing health challenges.
In preparation for this in-person training, participants will complete self-paced online learning through Teachable, including videos, articles, meditations, kriyas, and guided self-reflection practices. These materials provide the foundational theory and personal experience that will support your integration and understanding during the in-person component.
Through this training, you’ll explore the essential framework of teaching Kundalini Yoga therapeutically, including the principles of co-regulation, interoception, and therapeutic presence that distinguish a therapeutic approach from a general class.

Part Two:
Trauma Responsive Kundalini Yoga for Recovery from Post-Traumatic StressMarch 11–15, 2026 (Wed–Sun)9:00am–6:00pm (with 1-hour lunch & two 15-minute breaks)
Learn how to teach safely and effectively to those recovering from post-traumatic stress.
Learn how to teach Trauma Responsive Kundalini Yoga to people recovering from post-traumatic stress. No matter what the cause of the trauma, movement through kriya, breath, and mantra are time-tested approaches clinically demonstrated to help people reconnect with their body, reduce symptoms, and move from a state of reactivity to an experience of safety and calm.
This training is skill-based: you will leave knowing how to safely teach Kundalini Yoga to those recovering from trauma, no matter what the source. You will learn and practice the specific skills you need to compassionately, safely, and effectively instruct a trauma-informed Kundalini Yoga course for people recovering from post-traumatic stress.
This training is science-based: you will learn how trauma dysregulates the brain, nervous, structural, and endocrine systems and what specific practices of Kundalini Yoga re-establish self-regulation and balance.
This training is research-based: three scientific studies on the 10-week curriculum you will teach demonstrate that this evidence-based Trauma Informed Kundalini Yoga curriculum is safe and effective for those recovering from trauma. You will also receive a review of published studies on the biomedical effects of yoga practice in trauma recovery.
You will not find this collection of skill, science, and research on the process of recovery from trauma through Kundalini Yoga anywhere else.

In This Course You Will Learn To

Identify the indicators of post-traumatic stress and what is necessary for recovery.

Understand the impact of trauma on the brain, glandular, and nervous systems and how specific practices of Kundalini Yoga restore healthy regulation.

Gain skill in methods to co-regulate with your students and clients.

Apply language and presence to deliver a trauma-responsive, evidence-based therapeutic Kundalini Yoga curriculum.

Support a person who has been activated to safely restore calm and presence.

Teach a 10-week, evidence-based trauma-responsive Kundalini Yoga curriculum for people recovering from trauma.

Class Format
The course is taught in-person only.To receive a certificate of completion, participation in the full duration of the course — including class discussions, breakouts, and homework — is required.

Schedule
March 9–10 (Mon–Tue): Foundations of Kundalini Yoga Therapy: Principles and Practices(9am–6:30pm with 1-hour lunch & two 15-minute breaks)
March 11–15 (Wed–Sun): Trauma Responsive Kundalini Yoga for Recovery from Post-Traumatic Stress(9am–6:00pm with 1-hour lunch & two 15-minute breaks)

Registration Options
Option 1: Join the full 7-day training (includes Foundations + Trauma Responsive).Option 2: Join only the 5-day Trauma Responsive training (for those who have completed Foundations previously).

Continuing Education
Foundations of Kundalini Yoga Therapy:Approved for 30 Advanced Professional Development hours through IAYT, 30 Continuing Education Units for Yoga Alliance, and 36 contact hours for nurses (California Board of Registered Nurses, Provider #CEP 13960).
Trauma Responsive Kundalini Yoga:Approved for 38 Advanced Professional Development hours through IAYT, 38 Continuing Education Units for Yoga Alliance, and 45.6 contact hours for nurses (California Board of Registered Nurses, Provider #CEP 13960).
Attendance for the full duration and completion of homework are required to obtain a certificate of completion.
These credit hours also count toward the accredited 300-hour Certificate: Bringing Kundalini Yoga into Healthcare — Part One of the 800-hour International Kundalini Yoga Therapy Professional Training.

Course Investment
Full 7-Day Training (Foundations + Trauma Responsive): AUD $1,835REGISTER NOW
5-Day Trauma Responsive Training Only: AUD $1,227REGISTER NOW
Tea and snacks will be provided.Accommodations and meals not included.
You may find accommodation in nearby suburbs such as Carlton, Brunswick, Northcote, Thornbury, or the City.Suggested option: St Georges Motor Inn

Questions
Please contact billie@silkyogatherapy.com for enquiries.

Training Location
Kundalini House, North Fitzroy, Melbourne, Australia

Register as a Group of 3 or more and save $75 each
To receive the group discount or for help with registration contact kundaliniyogatherapy@grdcenter.org
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Gong Sound Bath: Vibrations of Peace
2026-03-14 14:00 - 2026-07-04 15:15 | Kundalini House, 391A St Georges Rd, Fitzroy North, VIC, 3062, Australia
Gong Sound Bath: Vibrations of Peace
Event time: 2.00pm- 3.15pm
Arrive 15 min early to give yourself time to settle in.
Saturday March 14th @ 2:00 pm–3:15 pm – Book Now
Join Saskia (Sach Prem) for a deeply relaxing and transformative sound healing experience. Immerse yourself in the soothing vibrations of the gong, allowing its powerful resonance to calm your mind, restore balance, and uplift your soul. Perfect for relaxation, renewal, and inner peace.
Relax and surrender as you bathe in the ocean of healing vibrations emanating from the gongs. Their powerful sound currents will take you on a unique and personal journey into the depths of your being, unveiling your true power and inner truth.
Within the sacred resonance of the gongs, healing unfolds effortlessly. Embrace every sound – laughter, yawns, even snores – as part of your transformative journey. These are signs of energy release and renewal, the gongs diligently doing their work to heal and restore your nervous system.
“Let every sound, both within and around you, become an integral part of the healing journey.”
Elevate your frequency, release what no longer serves you, and be in the vibrations of peace. This sacred sound bath will leave you feeling refreshed, balanced, and renewed.
Doors open at 1:45 pm – Please ensure you arrive 15 minutes early to settle into the space. Doors will be closed promptly at 2:00 pm.
BYO pillow for your head.
Cost: $45 per person or $40 for KH Members/Concession
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2026:

14th March
4 July

Please Note: If you purchase attendance for someone else, you MUST book it in under their name as well as your own, either on the online booking system or by calling us at reception on 03 94824325. Without making bookings under each individuals name, only one space will be reserved for the event.
Disclaimer:
Please be advised that Kundalini House has a cancellation policy which applies to events held by or at Kundalini House. Please read the following carefully to ensure you understand the policy.
A cancellation of purchased workshops at any point, incurs a 30% administration fee of the workshop cost that is non-refundable. If you cancel your workshop with only 24 hours notice, you will be refunded 50% of the workshop fee you paid. No-shows and same day cancellations of workshops are not refunded.
You will be refunded with credit on your Kundalini House account which you can use on products or services, if you wish to receive a refund to your bank account, a further 5% charge will apply for administration. Kundalini House strictly does not refund in cash.
