Yogareal – A Supported Yoga Practice with Understanding and Heart for Your Health and Wellbeing.

Robert Byrne – One Of The Most
Experienced Yoga Teachers In Melbourne

Over the past 50 years Robert Byrne has developed a unique and transformative style of yoga unlike anything or anyone else’s. This cuts right to the chase while maintaining lightheartedness. Simple, clear, fun and practical. You’ll go into areas in yourself where you’ve never been before and that need addressing for you to be where you’d like to be in yourself and in your life. This will take you to a position of I AM or a sense of Self-presence in yourself. This is the ultimate goal of all practices – Self-realisation or realising Self relative to everything else that you do in your life.

Timetable

MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturdaySunday
7am - 8am
Foundational Yoga
(Jack)
*New Class*
Commencing
25 September
6:30am - 8am
Vital Morning Yoga
(Hugh)
7am - 8am
Restorative Yoga
(Angelique)
*New*
Commencing
27 September
7am - 8am
Private Yoga Session
(Hugh)
*New*
Commencing
27 September
8:30am - 9:30am
Private Yoga Session
(Hugh)
*New*
Commencing
26 September
9am - 10am
Private Yoga Session
(Hugh)
9:30am - 11am
Yogareal Yoga
General Class

(Theresa)
9:30am - 11am
Yogareal Yoga Class
(Robert)
*New Class*
Commencing
23 September
10:15am - 11.30am
Yogareal Beginners Class
(Hugh)
*New*
Commencing
25 September
10am - 11am
Private Yoga Session
(Hugh)
*New*
Commencing
26 September
10:30am - 11:30am
Private Yoga Session
(Hugh)
10:15am - 11.30am
Beginners General
Yogareal Yoga Class

(Angelique)
*New*
Commencing
25 September
11:30am - 12:30pm
Private Yoga Session
(Hugh)
*New*
Commencing
26 September
12pm - 1pm
Private Yoga Session
(Hugh)
6:30pm - 8pm
Yogareal Yoga Class
(Robert)
6:30pm - 8pm
Yogareal Yoga Class
(Robert)
6pm - 7pm
Yoga Beginners Class
(Jarrah)
6:30pm - 8pm
Yogareal Yoga Class
(Robert)
*New Class*
Commencing
27 September
6pm - 7.30pm
Holistic Yoga
(Hugh)

*Online Bookings Are Essential –
Be sure to CHECK THE BOOKING SCHEDULE AND BOOK YOUR SPACE BEFORE YOU ARRIVE.
Click Here for more Class Details and to Book Your Space at Yogareal

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Yogareal Yoga

 

Yoga is more than just a stretch class – it’s the way you view things, the way you live your life.
Having a balanced approach. Living happily and harmoniously with yourself and others.
It all begins with a long, balanced breath…
Join countless students who have transformed their lives through practicing at Yogareal.
Here are some of their inspirational stories…

Testimonials

 

Michael Argyrou – 
Managing Director 
Hickory Group Pty Ltd
I have been attending Yogareal for nearly 13 years and can honestly say that it is the most transformative experience I have ever had. I have referred many friends to the studio and they all thank me for introducing them to this very special place.Read more

 

Tony Mims
I had been practising yoga at a few places before I met Rob and the Yogareal studio. Although I was enjoying the stretching, it felt like just a group exercise class. I was still stressed and anxious. I wondered if that was yoga. I spoke to a teacher who I trusted and they said if you really want to understand yoga, you have to get taught by Rob Byrne.Read more

 

Alysha Darcy
I have been practicing at Yoga Real for 8+ years now. Rob’s teaching is profound, but accessible to anyone at any stage of their yoga journey. Rob and Theresa have created a welcoming, calm and unpretentious environment that facilitates true transformation.Read more

 

Kathryn Paley
I spent a few weeks in Melbourne in April of this year. I was fortunate that Yogareal was in the neighbourhood I stayed in. I have practiced yoga for many years, but have rarely been to a studio that offered as whole a practice as Yogareal does. I would leave every class feeling lighter, more open and just “better with the world.” The classes are a lovely blend of the physical and more spiritual. The teachers are welcoming and their teaching is warm but precise. So glad I found this place and I know I will return when I next visit Melbourne.

2 June 2019
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Christine Ashton
Rob is very patient and a great teacher, feel wonderful when I have been to a class, I recommend them to all.

13 August 2018

 

Anne Creaton
So much of life now is fast, is transient, shallow and non authentic. It can leave you feeling lost and empty. Joining this community of yoga practitioners helps restore physical, psychological and spiritual well-being.Read more

 

Simone Bilaver
I have been coming to classes at YogaReal for over 10 years. I had attended several yoga studios before this, ranging in style from Ashtanga, Bikram and Kundalini. While I enjoyed each of these practices, they didn’t grab me like YogaReal did.Read more

 

Robyn Murtagh
I was serious about yoga for more than ten years spending time in an Ashram in India and centres in Victoria. There are many variations of the practice but this studio is the real deal teaching breathing as a basis for yoga rather than pure gymnastics.Read more

 

Vinita Weaven
“A guru is not someone who holds the torch for you. He is the Torch” Sadhguru.

Coming from India, I had been practicing Yoga on and off for nearly a decade without really understanding the true meaning of Yoga up until a year ago. I had all the knowledge and the resources to know that Yoga is not just exercise but a lifestyle.

But to experience what I only knew by intellect, happened at YOGAREAL.
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Ian Cunningham
I’ve been going to YogaReal for 3 years now after searching in the area for a studio that had a great balance of a strong physical practice with focus on precision with depth. They have 8 week beginner courses that are suitable for all levels and give a good base for the range of postures they cover in the more intense practices. I love it here, easily the best yoga studio I have found, the teachings have depth and you just feel great walking into the studio and of course after the class!
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Yvonne Graham
I have practiced yoga for some years now & more recently moved to bayside. I was searching for my yoga home and found it here at Yogareal!

Robert is the most amazing & knowledgable yoga teacher one could ever hope for. His presence ability & 40 years of knowledge & experience in all areas of yoga is phenomenal. I am in awe of his teachings and feel incredibly grateful that I have found this studio. There is nothing that Robert can’t explain to us in simple & easy words & is reachable to all ages. His sense of humour and yet gentleness & understanding of where people are at is far & above others in this field.
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Vivian Gerand
At Yogareal yoga is taught holistically which means that it is taught both as a very well-instructed physical asana practice and as a philosophy of being available to life. I have been attending Rob’s classes for more than 15 years and can attest that they are truly life-enhancing and stay with you even when you’re not in class.

11 November 2018

 
 
 
 

Janet Miller
I’ve been doing yoga under the expert guidance of Rob and his teachers at Yogareal for 10 years. I knew from the first few classes that I would be a regular until I was incapable of going. I slept so well after each class and felt so much better in my body and mind I didn’t need any further convincing of the advantages. I have tried yoga at other studios but no one came near Rob in terms of understanding the mind, the musculo-skeletal structure of the body, the philosophy and teachings of the yoga masters or the quality of his classes. While I have always attended ‘beginners’ classes, they are constantly varied and kept interesting.

During 2018 while being treated for cancer I found other, unexpected, benefits:

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Alicia Hay
Hello Rob, I hope you are well.
I couldn’t help but respond to this email. I am currently back in India for another 3mths. This time I am spending some time at a place called Vaidyagrama – it’s an Ayurvedic Hospital. Incredible place. I attend the afternoon Satsangs daily and the Satsang yesterday was about .. Reacting and Responding in life. Then I saw this email today. Amazing.

I know I am not around the studio anymore but the studio is still with me and will forever be with me. Read more

 

Johnny Wood
I have been practising with Robert Byrne since 1992 – 26 years.
Yogareal is true to its name. One imbibes a feeling of the universal and this is evidenced by the distinct accord between what is happening in the studio and outside of the studio. There is a definite flow on effect that maintains the standard of living that one experiences in the studio.Read more

 

Claire Murphy
Yoga is something truly special and important to my physical and mental health and happiness. I’ve tried many different places and instructors but have always returned back to YogaReal with Rob and other teachers of Yoga here.Read more

 

Hugh Jack
Before moving up to Queensland, the fifteen years I spent practicing under the guidance of Robert Byrne and in the environment at Yogareal were and continue to be life changing!Read more

 

Rose Smpyrakis
People ask me why I go to yoga real.
Many years ago I asked myself a question.
What was that feeling I felt when I closed my eyes at the end of my yoga practice. There must be more I need to know so I can feel that feeling. I really didn’t know how or why.
A deeper part of me wanted to know and understand.Read more

 

Geraldine James
I discovered Yogareal a couple of years ago, through the recommendation of my brother who recognised that I could benefit from the holistic approach that Rob, Theresa and the team teach. I needed another way to deal with stress – and I haven’t looked back.Read more

 

James Bilaver
I’ve been fortunate enough to have been a student here on and off for the last six years. Even though I can’t make it as often as I like, I’m always greeted with a warm smile and an awakening class. Rob is a fantastic teacher and supported by a wonderful team.

3 September 2018

 

Rose Gazdowicz
I have incorporated Yogareal principles into my lifestyle. I feel fortunate to be part of the Yogareal family. Robert, Theresa and the team imbibe a complete, sensitive and holistic approach to all aspects of yoga. I can highly recommend this practice to someone that is looking for more than just postures.Read more

 

Joanne Billesdon
It took me awhile to find a yoga studio in Melbourne, not for the lack of them, but I wanted a place where there could be a deeper connection to the real meaning of yoga, I had been doing an Ayurveda course at the time and had been learning a lot through my study.Read more

 

Carolyn Lockman
I was an unwell child growing up in the ‘70’s and after no success from doctors in finding the cause of my ailment and out of sheer desperation my mother took me to a naturopath over 40 km away in Croydon. Frowned upon by many ignorant people back then, this man changed my life and helped me to overcome my “malfunctioning parathyroid glands.” He also introduced my mother to yoga. Even though I never attended the classes I watched my mother practise her breathing daily.
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Continually providing the Eternal Principles of Yoga and Life

and resources and community for everyone to connect with their Shakti,

feel better in themselves and uplift themselves

for a better healthier, happier life.

We welcome you to join us.

Frequently Asked Questions

 

• Wear comfy exercise clothes that you can sweat and move freely
• Towel
• Water bottle
• Yoga mat if you have one
• An open heart and mind
• Also, arrive at least 10 minutes before class, so you have enough time to meet your teacher and settle in.
• Avoid eating a large meal within 2 hours prior to class. But if you’re hungry have a light snack, like a piece of fruit.
• And turn off your mobile phone while in the studio ; )

You can practise as often as you like, but you will already see great benefits from practising 2-3 per week.

We recommend you start by attending any of our Beginners Courses.

Ensure you have your doctor’s approval before joining us.

Mon-Thurs evening classes and Sat 10:30am are the best times when we can support women through their pregnancy. While enjoying the uplifting class dynamic, you’ll have the support of one of the teachers working specifically with you in the class, offering appropriate alternatives to postures as required, for whatever stage you are in your pregnancy. All of our regular students who have become mums over the years, have loved working in this way during their pregnancy.

Partners are welcome to come along for a stretch too! Practising together as a couple creates a great foundation for family life.

After giving birth, return to the studio when you’re ready, to re-energise and nurture yourself, be strong and grounded, and cruise into your new role in parenthood.

Call Theresa on 0419 504 831 to make arrangements.

Yes, in all classes our teachers have the ability to suggest variations to suit your abilities. Remember to speak to the teacher about your injuries and check with your doctor before joining.

Yoga is suitable for everyone at all fitness levels.

Before a person undertakes yoga in it’s complete presentation, all factors of ones life are mixed up together. Because of this a person then wonders why they are continually ‘dropping the ball’.

Yogareal will enable you to juggle all aspects of your life. You will feel uplifted, balanced and complete. You’ll have enough fire to undertake transformation on all levels – physical, psychological and spiritual. Your body will feel vital, strong and grounded. Your breath will become long and symmetrical. Your mind will become quiet, relaxed and sharp. You’ll feel the best you’ve ever felt.

Over the past 40 years Robert has developed a unique and transformative style of yoga unlike anything or anyone else’s. This cuts right to the chase while maintaining lightheartedness. Simple, clear, fun and practical.

You’ll go into areas in yourself where you’ve never been before and that need addressing for you to be where you’d like to be in yourself and in your life. This will take you to a position of I AM or a sense of Self-presence in yourself. This is the ultimate goal of all practices – Self-realisation or realising Self relative to everything else that you do in your life.

Come and experience this for yourself!

Join us for a Real Yoga Class…

‘Which in Yogareal it’s working with not just the postures, but with the postures so that you can release the breath, lengthen the breath, and get the breath to flow, rise and fall naturally and smoothly, and then automatically the consciousness, the awareness starts to open out, and patterns in the mind that restrict, that hold, that limit a person, start to just dissipate, disappear.’ – Robert Byrne

 

Yogareal Studio News

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    Look Who’s Back !!

    20 September 2024

    TOGETHER AGAIN
    ❤️

    It’s been so wonderful having Hugh and Elisha back on the Team at Yogareal.  It’s been a joy having their company and input, joining us in classes; and teaching again.  It allows us the scope to be able to have many more classes and a diversity and expansion of programs for the upliftment of everyone.

    Here’s what they have to say…

    After Hugh and Elisha spent fifteen and twelve years respectfully studying and teaching at Yogareal, they moved up to Queensland in 2017 to set up a beautiful yoga community in the Currumbin Valley.

    In the seven years they spent away they progressively created and ran True Nature Yoga, the Om Cafe & Convenience Store, Currumbin Valley Harvest and a communal property called Gruham with four dwellings occupied by students and employees.

    They both feel privileged to have had the incredible expansion, growth and learning stemming from stepping out on their own with a good foundation behind them. A lot of things were fulfilled and much insight was gained. The experience culminated in taking twenty students to Ganeshpuri, the heart of their yoga lineage in India in February this year.

    Hugh and Elisha are very happy to be returning to their yoga home, Yogareal. In returning, they feel, everyone will gain more by coming together to share in the uplifting support of each other. Several of their committed students will also move to Melbourne in due time, which further supported their decision to return home.

    HUGH’S CLASSES AT YOGAREAL

    Commencing Monday 23 September 2024

    Yogareal Beginners Class   Monday Mornings 10:15am – 11:30am

    This is a very accessible class – light, uplifting and fun. The key to continual learning is always being available to begin a new moment with a fresh approach. As you go deeper in the journey of yoga one’s foundation becomes more important. This allows a person to begin improving according to one’s own unique circumstances and situation.

    Vital Morning Yoga  Wednesday Early Mornings 6:30am – 8am

    The early morning is an optimal time to wake up our vital energy as we haven’t yet spent energy on other things. This class will target accessing more dynamic energy to support you throughout the rest of the day, as well as strengthening the immune system. Depending on who comes on the day we can make it easier or more challenging accordingly, the main thing is we get the BREATH WORKING!. Without leaving anyone behind we will access more fire and stamina from the navel, creating heat to burn off heaviness and flush out the cobwebs. Followed by a good cool down and relaxation at the end, ensuring you leave balanced and calm.

    Holistic Yoga  Friday Nights 6pm – 7:30pm

    Working from a comfortable and grounded starting point this class will integrate all aspects of yoga so we can enjoy something for the Body, Breath, Mind and Heart. We gain most from anything when we do it wholeheartedly. Naturally if something is holistic it ultimately makes sense to address the whole, all areas. It is amazing how interconnected the different parts of ourselves are. Through breathing, feeling and surveying, the unknown becomes known and more things become steady and comfortable.

    Elisha will also be teaching soon…

     

    PRIVATE YOGA SESSIONS WITH HUGH AT YOGAREAL

    Wednesday Mornings, Thursday Mornings, Friday Mornings

    A yoga private is a great compliment to the regular class format. Privates allow for more personal and specific support tailored entirely to where you are at and what you need.

    Whether regularly or at key challenging times, a private session can take care of areas and further assist them becoming free.

    If new to yoga this is a great starting point with more space to feel your own breath. Or at any time allow you to gain more understanding of alignment, stability, fire, clarity, and stillness.

     

    Wednesdays 10-11am , 11:30am-12:30pm

    Thursdays 9-10am , 10:30-11:30am , 12pm – 1pm

    Fridays 7-8am , 8:30-9:30am

    Book Now

    Or if you’d prefer a different time, email us at info@yogareal.com.au

     

     

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  • SUN 13 OCT – THE NEXT Realign Release …Ahh… Realise BENCH WORKSHOP

    2 August 2024

    ‍SUNDAY 13 OCTOBER 2024

    AT YOGAREAL ALBERT PARK

    THE NEXT

    REALIGN RELEASE …Aaahhh… REALISE

    BENCH WORKSHOP

    AND DELICIOUS VEGAN LUNCH

    10am – 12:30pm

    BY POPULAR DEMAND…

    Everyone had such a fabulous time at the Bench Workshop in July as you can see and feel in the video above.

    People spoke of breathing like they’d never breathed before; deep releases of holding patterns and tensions in their body and in their back and hips in particular; and feelings of exhilaration and expansiveness that lasted throughout the following week.

    And everyone keeps asking us, “When’s the next one?”

    Well here it is!

    The last workshop was fully booked with a number of people on the waitlist, so don’t delay and don’t miss out.

    BOOK NOW

    And enjoy another fantastic, joyful and enlightening – in all ways – event at Yogareal.

    Love

    Rob & Theresa & The Yogareal Team

    ❤️

     

     

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  • CELEBRATING 20 YEARS OF YOGA AT YOGAREAL ALBERT PARK WITH A BENCH WORKSHOP AND DELICIOUS VEGAN LUNCH

    17 June 2024

    ‍CELEBRATING 20 YEARS OF YOGA ‍

    AT YOGAREAL ALBERT PARK

    WITH A BENCH WORKSHOP

    AND DELICIOUS VEGAN LUNCH

    ON SUNDAY 21st JULY 2024, 10am – 12:30pm

     

    Real Yoga health/wellbeing and Higher Consciousness happens through full diaphragmatic breathing.  On the bench the body is extended, the pelvis tucks under, the side waist lengthens, the bandhas happen automatically, creating a natural updraft of breath.  This happens automatically on the benches due to the shape of the bench and gravity.  This process needs proper guidance and direction so the student/participant can breathe, feel, observe and lengthen the body and the breath all at the same time.  With the added advantage of being inverted the energy/breath goes up from the base chakra to the crown centre with every cycle of breath.  A student/person is then able to become familiar with this in themself, given the restful position is supported, thus creating the shape, creating the inversion, gravity creating the energy flow.

    The workshop will incorporate a series of postures on the benches (inversions, as described above, is just one of the many categories of postures we’ll explore on the day) and we’ll also use other unique props.

    Wonderfully expansive and accessible to everyone.

    The day will conclude with a beautiful vegan meal in the studio, made with love and devotion by the Hare Krishnas.

    Yogareal Studio in Albert Park is such a beautiful space to practice, enjoy a meal together, and spend time enjoying each other’s uplifted company – Satsang.

    Online Bookings are essential as spaces are limited.  Book Now

    Look forward to seeing you all there.

    Love

    Rob and the Yogareal Team

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