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LINKS:

Please feel free to visit the sites of our good friends:

  YTAA - Yoga Teachers Assocation
of Australia:
www.yogateachers.asn.au
 

The Yoga Teachers Association of Australia (YTAA) is a resource and advocacy organisation for yoga teachers. Members are leaders in the yoga community,
in teaching and promoting the many practices of yoga and meditation, as professional modalities of physical, mental and spiritual well-being.
The Simply Kids entry is found under "children" or "kids" and "NSW" not "NSW All".

  Australian Institute of Yoga: www.australian-institute-yoga.com.au
  An organisation committed to providing accredited education and training for Yoga teachers and Yoga Therapist through Australia. This organisation runs the Advanced Diploma of Yoga Teaching from Melbourne, and oversees the same training at Nature Care College in Sydney, Yoga Queensland in Toowoomba and OM Shanti College in Canberra. Kylie most recently visited this organisation in Gembrook, Victoria for a Yoga for Children Workshop in April 2006.
  Nature Care College: www.naturecare.com.au
  Educational excellence in Natural Therapies Training. Nature Care College runs the Advanced Diploma of Yoga Teaching, the yoga teacher training held by Kylie.
  Bondi Bliss Yoga Studio: www.bondiblissyoga.com.au
  A small and friendly yoga studio in Bondi, which offers a variety of hatha yoga styles. Ana Davies, the principal teacher and director of the Bondi Bliss, was trained as a yoga teacher by Eve Grzybowski at the Sydney Yoga Centre.
  Yoga Babes: www.yogababes.com.au
  Prenatal yoga, post-natal yoga, baby yoga and infant massage with Katie Brown. Katie has released two relaxation CDs - one for mums-to-be and another for new mums, and a DVD - Yoga for Pregnancy and Birth.
  Judith Lasater: www.judithlasater.com
 

The practice of yoga is fundamentally an act of kindness toward oneself. This idea is often forgotten, but not by Judith, whose approach is warm, non-judgmental and responsive to individual differences and needs. Judith Lasater runs teacher-training workshops for yoga teachers worldwide. Kylie completed her Yoga Therapeutics Teacher Training in Sydney at the beginning of April 2006. This excellent training involved the Vertebral Column and Asana, and the practice, theory and teaching
of Restorative Yoga. Judith's website contains some of her writings and musings
on yoga, and is well worth the read.

  Byron Yoga Clothing: www.byronyogaclothing.com
  A beautiful range of men's and women's devi yoga clothes, pants and tops,
in great colours. Byron Yoga Clothing is a secure, online shop in Australia and internationally. Clothing made in Brazil, made from Supplex, the modern cotton. They also stock authentic, hand loomed cotton yoga mats.
  Australian Yoga Life: www.ayl.com.au
  An Australian yoga magazine, a complete source for yoga in Australia. Yoga schools, yoga events, yoga retreats, yoga teachers, yoga instruction and yoga clothing.
  Yoga Journal: www.yogajournal.com
  An American website which has interesting articles and useful yoga information
for yoga students and teachers.
  Sydney's Child: www.sydneyschild.com.au
  Sydney's most reputable guide for parents.
  Activities 4 Kids: www.activities4kids.com.au
  An easy-to-use resource to find fun and exciting activities for kids in the Sydney area.
  Rainbow Planet Connection: www.rainbowplanetconnection.com
  The Rainbow Planet Connection concept offers an exciting innovative approach designed to assist children to use their imaginations and to express their emotions in a fun and creative way. A wide variety of programs and colourful resources offer teachers, parents, counsellors and others valuable tools to assist children with creative self expression, self worth, anger management, communication and interaction with others. E-courses are now available.
  Ozzie Kids: www.ozziekidsyoga.com.au
  A Melbourne based Kids Yoga school. The website includes a shop listing kids yoga gifts and goodies such as crystals, eyebags and skincare and more.
  Kidz Alive: www.kidzalive.com.au
  Parenting With Life. Books, Tools, Workshops and Tips for Parents.
  Wannabee Foundation: www.wannabee.org.au
  A non-profit organisation, set up to help parents to encourage their children be happy, healthy and have a positive attitude towards learning.
  The Organic Grocer: www.organicgrocer.com.au
  A home delivery company that deals in certified organic groceries.
  Natural Instinct: www.naturalinstinct.com.au
  A company providing a fantastic range of skin care products made from natural vegetable based oils and organic herbs. Their products contain no petroleum by-products, no artificial frangrances or colours, no harsh detergents, no animal derivatives, and no harmful chemicals. The ingredients are plant derived and environmentally friendly. They also sell a range of baby care and cleaning products.
  Mother Me: www.motherme.com.au
  Mother Me is your guide book on how to adjust to your new role as a
mum and face the challenges without losing the old you. It helps you focus on your wellbeing after the birth of your baby and addressed the need for balance in your life. It’s a sanctuary for the spirit and a practical retreat from the demands of your amazing new journey. Written by pre- and post-natal yoga teacher, massage therapist and mother-of-three, Katie Brown.
  Bright Bubs: www.brightbubs.com.au
  Bright Bubs is the award winning Aussie home experience for you to
connect with your baby using music, touch and movement. These
playful do-it-yourself DVDs are a joyful way to engage baby, foster
social and emotional development and promote healthy brain growth.
A valuable addition to any new-parent home library!