Discover the joy of yoga and meditation with UQ Healthy Living
Are you looking for a gentle yet effective way to enhance your well-being? Join our yoga and meditation classes at UQ Healthy Living, designed especially for those who seek calmness and balance in their lives. Our classes are based on the principles of Hatha yoga and incorporate colour therapy to further enhance the benefits of calmness on your nervous system.
Meet your instructor: Michelle Stook
Introducing Michelle, a multifaceted practitioner weaving her qualifications and expertise in social work, yoga, Polyvagal Theory, and Pranic Psychotherapy into transformative classes. Additionally, Michelle is currently completing her master’s in biomedical yoga therapy. With over 35 years of personal yoga practice, Michelle infuses her teaching with her wealth of experience, cultivating health for both the body and mind.
Through a blend of sound, movement, and colour, participants ground themselves in the present moment while nurturing their bodies in gentle stretches and healing practices. Her holistic approach ensures that each session is not just a workout, but a journey towards better health, deeper self-awareness, and inner peace.
Beyond the studio, her career in conservation sees her guiding interns, students, and PhD researchers toward career growth and development. During weekends, Michelle and her family embrace the great outdoors, embarking on hiking, kayaking, climbing, and planning their next travel adventures.
Join Michelle in her yoga and meditation classes at UQ Healthy Living, where her extensive knowledge and compassionate teaching style create a welcoming and supportive environment for all.
Benefits of yoga and meditation
Yoga offers numerous physical benefits that can help alleviate chronic pain, such as lower back pain, arthritis, headaches, and carpal tunnel syndrome. It also helps in lowering blood pressure and reducing insomnia. Here are some of the general physical benefits you can expect:
- Increased flexibility
- Enhanced muscle strength and tone
- Improved respiration, energy, and vitality
- Balanced metabolism
- Weight reduction
- Better cardio and circulatory health
- Protection from injury
Beyond the physical, the breathing and meditation techniques used in our yoga practice help manage stress, improve mental clarity, increase body awareness, and relax the mind.
Tailored for all levels
Each class is thoughtfully tailored to offer postures for beginners, intermediate practitioners, and those with an established practice. This ensures that everyone, regardless of their experience level, can benefit and progress at their own pace.
When
- Mondays: 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
- Thursdays: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Embrace a healthier, more balanced lifestyle with the support of UQ Healthy Living. Whether you’re new to yoga or looking to deepen your practice, our classes offer a welcoming and supportive environment. Come and experience the transformative power of yoga and meditation with us. We look forward to seeing you there!
Where
UQ Healthy Living multipurpose room (level 2)
Cost
$20 per session
Bookings
Please contact reception on (07) 3443 2586 or uqhealthyliving@uqhealthcare.org.au for bookings, alternatively, click the button below to book online.
To book online, once on the webpage, please click ‘Michelle Stook’ when selecting a practitioner, choose UQ Healthy Living as your location, then click ‘classes’ on the appointment page and you will be prompted to look at the calendar and book an appointment.
