Sattva Yoga Ksetram – Scarborough Yoga Centre

the focus of sattva yoga ksetram is to serve society, help others experience the joy and power of yoga by sharing the precious source teachings it has received…

Established in Scarborough, Western Australia by Yvonne Henderson, sattva yoga ksetram is dedicated to teaching yoga following the holistic teachings of Sri T Krisnamacharya. Here, individual needs and abilities are respected for promoting health and wellbeing of body, mind and spirit.

sattva is a Sanskrit word meaning Pure…Light…the Light of Clarity and Balance.

yoga has many interpretations. The word Yoga derives from the root yuj which has two traditional, complimentary meanings. The first is “to bring two things together, to meet, to unite”. The second is “to converge the mind”. Various movements come together and converge with our attention. Another meaning may be even more important: “to reach a point we have never reached before”. Something that is impossible at this moment becomes possible through yoga… At the deepest level, all these meanings come together.
[TKV Desikachar, Health, Healing and Beyond. p.18]

ksetram is a Sanskrit word which means both centre and field…so sattva yoga ksetram can be a yoga centre full of sattva or could be looked upon as a sattvic field in which yoga can grow. Grow in the Light of Knowledge and Joy.

Yvonne Henderson
Accredited KHYF Teacher and Yoga Therapist

Yoga has been an integral part of Yvonne’s life for over 37 years. During this time she has been regularly visiting Chennai and studying the teaching of Sri Krishnamacharya with his son TKV Desikachar, and Vedic chanting with Menaka Desikachar. In due course Desikachar assessed Yvonne to become an accredited Krishnamacharya Healing Yoga Foundation (KHYF) Teacher and Yoga Therapist.

The great power yoga has-to-heal, has always been closest to her heart and over the years would take every opportunity to observe therapy consultations. It was a great privilege for her to have observed Desikachar and assist Menaka prior to and during her (KHYF) Yoga Therapy training. These precious learning experiences have been invaluable.

In 2009 Yvonne conducted a research study –

“The Effects of an Individual Yoga Practice on the Quality of Life for people living with Multiple Sclerosis”.

In 2010 she was commissioned by the Midwest Commonwealth Respite and Care link Centre to conduct Yoga Therapy consultations for people with MS living in Geraldton and rural areas of Western Australia.

Since 2014 Yvonne has provided a weekly yoga class at Solaris Cancer Care in Cottesloe, and in 2017 introduced Yoga Therapy one on one consultations to their weekly program.

classes

One on one class: To develop your personal practice for your own transformation or healing.
Group class: Specialise in smaller classes to accommodate individual needs and abilities.
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therapy

Yoga Therapy is a holistic healing system taught on an individual basis, it combines many aspects of yoga to assist the whole person rather than a condition or symptom. read more >>

source teachings

T. Krishnamacharya always insisted on utilizing the spirit of yoga to enhance the quality of our lives. He never insisted on one particular technique, but rather emphasised that techniques must be evolved to suit the needs of the individuals at the given moment. This is indeed the yoga of yoga. read more >>

student reviews

Yvonne has been my teacher and mentor for over 17 years. I started group classes with Yvonne many years ago and am very grateful to have found her. She embodies what Yoga is all about. Over the years I have continued my journey from group classes to a private practice with Yvonne to becoming a Yoga teacher and now Therapist in my own right. Yvonne has supported me every step of the way. Yvonne is a highly experienced Yoga teacher and therapist, is passionate about the teachings and always applies yoga to suit the individual. I highly recommend Yvonne for group classes or an individual Yoga Therapy consultation and practice.

Yvonne has been my teacher for many years. I am very grateful to Yvonne for introducing me to yoga and developing my personal practice. It has evolved with me over time and adapted to current conditions. I highly recommend Sattva Yoga Ksetram, 5 stars.

Individual yoga therapy sessions with Yvonne have been life changing for me. Yvonne became my yoga teacher three years ago when I was suffering from chronic fatigue syndrome. The practices Yvonne developed for me have helped me manage my fatigue levels and improve my health and posture so that I could return to good health and to work. She's provided me with a daily practice that fits in with my lifestyle and what my specific needs are. Yvonne adapts my practice as my life changes and is always supportive of me. I really enjoy my lessons with Yvonne and am grateful to have her as my yoga teacher.

Back in 1984 I had a car accident which resulted in a massive head injury. This left me as a Left Hemiplegic; meaning no controlled movement on my Left side, no speech and major depression. Physically, through Rehabilitation I was able to get around by myself and control my left shoulder a bit; all other movement of the left side was uncontrollable, very limited or non-existent. I also achieved a very quiet, patchy speech pattern. After doing yoga 1 on 1 since 2006 I have found that everything has improved and is still improving. My speech, walking, general movement, making decisions and just LIFE IN GENERAL is quicker, easier and much improved. My teacher never asks me to do anything my body is not ready to do. Even though it may take some effort / thinking to remind the brain / muscles how to do whatever it is. I can’t remember how long ago I had, a major muscle spasm which were very frequent. I have also reduced my anti-depressant medication.