Western Wellness

Earlier in the year I started my weight loss journey, and I was doing well until I got to a point where I felt like this is it! This is the time im going to keep it off, better my life and break through what is stopping me from achieving that, I felt I was lacking passion, drive, enthusiasm and I knew there was a reason I why I continued to put weight back on. I knew that I needed help and I knew what I was lacking in my life, I knew I needed to transform my life in order to be who I ultimately wanted to be, so I went online looking for an answer. It didn’t take me long before I found the Western Wellness 90 Day TRANFORM YOU Program, after some research and speculation I rang up and booked an appointment….from their on, I never knew just how much I would change, how much I would learn and how much the program would change me. The program for me provided countless benefits and today I consider it one of the best decisions I have ever made in my life so far. I learned how much pressure I put on myself and how much I blamed others for my past. I found I was setting too high expectations in order for me to be satisfied with myself or feel worthy. Through the program I discovered Meditation and saying affirmations which have been more effective than I could have realised. Doing meditation completely calmed my mind and what help focus on other aspects of my life; it also helped me dig deep when it came to doing homework that was set from the previous session. In the earlier weeks it was hard to find answers for the homework that was required, but I eventually got into a flow and was able to answer them in more detail. Letting go of the things that no longer served me proved to quite a challenge and took a while to get used to, but today I would have it no other way. The sessions were very well structured and I had the best life coach I could have asked for, Maria has helped me more than I can imagine and I am so grateful that I have had her support the whole way through. I personally found it quite easy to experience myself in situations that my old identity would have done differently, it was until after the event or conversation would I realise “Wow! Ive really changed these last few months”. This is something I think everyone should do who find themselves stuck, facing life’s challenges or who have given up on life, like myself. I discovered so much about myself these last three months and am so proud that Im well on my way to becoming the person I want to be. I also recommend attending Meditation at Western Wellness, this really helped me through tough times and helped me clear my thoughts and make decisions I’m glad I made today. If I had to do the program all over again from Day One, I would do it in a heartbeat, I can’t thank Maria and Western Wellness enough for changing my life for the better and I look forward to experiencing my new identity and my new life in my brighter

My natural birth plan went out the window, 12hrs post my membranes rupturing my labour hadn’t started so I needed to get induced. Contractions did not move labour along so after 6hrs of non moving contractions and every drug offered I went for the epidural, then after a nap and 4hrs, it was time for pushing, which wasn’t very effective since I was so tired and eventually forceps assisted bub to arrive on our world! I practiced calm birthing and every contraction was a positive exciting experience I visualized myself meditating during a yoga class during most of these contractions, the breathing techniques picked up with yoga was very effective! I would not have had such a positive experience over such long slows hours if it wasn’t for my yoga practice! Even throughout pregnancy yoga was the best thing I ever did for myself, instead of feeling like a flumpy fatty thing I felt like every body system used to carry bubs was supported and this made my self esteem, self image (through better posture and body mobility) such a positive experience! Many thanks to you for all the support, positivity and this bliss state of mind.

During labour the midwives commented on my breathing techniques and no need for pain relief (until final stage which was not optional) this was due to the techniques learned in pregnancy yoga classes which included channelling my breath. I also used the lavender spray in the room as a calming tool/familiar scent and found a form of child’s pose that was very useful throughout my labour. I wanted to pass on these details and my thanks for your pregnancy classes and techniques which clearly assisted during my labour.

Amelia was breach and took a bit of persuading to come out, allowing mum be brave and use her yogic breathing techniques and a few simple yoga poses learnt in class to manage the pain for the first 9 hours, however this was eventually followed by gas pethidine, an epidural & finally anaesthetic! Thank you so much for offering and teaching such a great class, those Wednesday nights were the most calming and worthwhile 75 minutes of my week as I neared the end of my pregnancy.

Doing Pre Natal Yoga for the second half of my pregnancy was great for the physical benefits of stretching and strengthening, relaxation and just taking time out each week to focus on myself. Danielle was a great instructor, taking requests to focus on particular areas or problems that we had. I also used some of the breathing techniques during labour and they really helped to keep me relaxed and focused.

I joined pregnancy yoga to continue some form of physical activity whilst pregnant. I would look forward to going to each class and sharing the experience with all the other mums to be in the class. The meditation and breathing exercises really helped me to stay calm and in control throughout my birth (if you had seen me leading up to my birth you would understand how big an accomplishment this was) and allowed me to get through my labour without an epidural. Words cannot thank you enough for all you have done for me!

After attending a one day workshop at Western Wellness, I was so impressed by Stuart's ideas and approaches that I decided to do one to one coaching with Stuart. Over a period of several months, Stuart has assisted me to get clearer about what I genuinely value in myself and my working life to develop my own business model that is truly aligned with who I am and what I want to evolve into. Throughout our time together, Stuart has been encouraging, insightful and forever positive, especially when I have got bogged down in fear and doubt. Stuart’s tools and resources are solid. I trust him and his coaching model because he is a shining example of it.

The Transform You program allowed me to understand how my past has led me to this point in my life and to understand why I find certain situations difficult. Subsequently it has enabled me to identify the parts of my life I want to change and create some processes to make this possible. Through accepting the past, challenging my beliefs, goal setting and affirmations, the program has helped me to use my time more productively and handle high stress situations more effectively.

Life had become dull and mundane for me. I felt restless and found myself being very quick to anger with my family members, so I joined the Transform YOU program to learn how to calm my mind and handle stress. The Transform YOU Program resonated with me as it addressed a lot I was going through and wanted to achieve, namely the inner calm/happiness and discovering my purpose. The Transform YOU Program has taught me how to accept my past, evaluate my beliefs and values and introduced affirmations and meditation, allowing to instil change in my thoughts and behavior and increase my self-awareness... a confronting but remarkable self-discovery experience, highly recommendable for those who are stuck in a rut or want to make changes but face barriers.

I have previously attended yoga in a gym environment and found this to be too noisy with the sound of music blasting outside, the noise of weights being banged on the floor and the constant disruption of people entering the class after it starts or too many people squashing into class. Finally I found Western Wellness which was exactly what I had been looking for offering a variety of class times, calm environment, well managed and I especially like the relaxation at the end, not rushed. I love the décor and the art work you have put on the walls in the studio and the tea at the end of class. You have obviously put a lot of time and effort into setting up Western Wellness and I can see your passion! Which is, different to other places I have been where you get the feeling that the instructors have hired the room out, Western Wellness feels just a bit more personal. I have been quite unwell for the last year and after reading some of your testimonials on your website, it gave me the encouragement I need to start yoga, which I believe will be truly beneficial to my health and wellbeing. I have loved the last 2 classes I have attended as a Yoga Member and hope to continue.

I would like to personally recommend Western Wellness yoga studio. This will now be my 3rd week practicing yoga at the studio and I am absolutely loving it! After my first class I felt my stress levels reducing and have now learnt how to apply the yoga teachings to my daily life to help control my stress levels. After my second lesson I already felt a dramatic amount of pain relief from my back; and by my third lesson I felt a part of the yoga family. I always made the excuse that I was “too busy”… I’m currently practicing a minimum of 4 days a week and LOVING it! The team is very welcoming and friendly, Danielle and Krystal are amazing yoga teachers and Stuart is extremely inspiring and teaches you great meditation techniques, Western Wellness yoga is for anyone who is wanting to tone up, increase flexibility, reduce stress, relieve back pain or simply want some “me” time, I couldn’t recommend anything better!

The end of 2012 was a major transformation point for me; I made big changes in my life to open up my future to a path that brings focus & happiness. I joined ""that yoga joint down the road"" because I thought that it could maybe help along the way. Oh how I underestimated Western Wellness. I cannot explain how much i am enjoying coming to class. The practice resonates so well with me. Equal parts challenging and introspective. But more than that, It’s elevated me spiritually. It’s exactly what I need in my journey right when I needed it. Western Wellness have helped reignite the fire in my belly by being incredibly encouraging and inspiring. Stuart and Danielle have created a space of relaxation, well being, warmth and growth. It’s a joy to be guided by them as I continue my journey.

Doing yoga at Western Wellness has taught me to calm and focus my mind. I no longer feel the fog of depression over my life. As I focused on daily yoga practice and my commitment to get up off the couch and move every day, I just stopped feeling so negative and anxious. I was able to look at the positive. I stopped feeling the need to hide away from the world. I plan to spend my 30’s much healthier and fitter than I have ever been before and I know I have the support of the team at Western Wellness to help me achieve my goal. Thank you Western Wellness, I am forever grateful!

Western Wellness gives me the space to relax and focus, to feel grounded and centred. Every detail of the studio creates an energy that is positive and inspiring. Danielle and Stuart have supported, encouraged and inspired me at a time when I needed it most and helped me discover my own potential. I am so grateful to Western Wellness for giving me a beautiful space to help me discover more about the amazing life I have been given and my purpose in it

Yoga for me has been a total mind, body and soul awakening experience. I am gaining more strength through flexibility and my mind always feels refreshed with a tranquil sense of calm after every class. Yoga is my anti-aging solution!

I practice Yoga to align my body, to achieve flexibility and to strengthen my body core. I have felt that my Yoga sessions are very nurturing and allow me to recover from training in martial arts. Although I am just a beginner, my sense of self deepens with every session. I practice at Western Wellness because it is very welcoming. My two yoga teachers match my week perfectly; one pushes me a little while the other runs a gentle class where people at any level can join in.

I took up yoga after my dentist threatened me with a mouth guard unless I reduced my stress and stopped grinding my teeth. I now practice yoga regularly as I find it both physically and mentally challenging. You get a great workout and mental and emotional wellbeing. One of the main benefits is I am now less likely to get irritated or overwhelmed. All the staff and teachers at Western Wellness are great. Everyone is friendly and encouraging and the end of class tea is always a good bribe!

Yoga has been part of my life for approximately six years. Since being diagnosed with breast cancer earlier this year, coming to these yoga classes and working with the teachers has helped me to focus on my healing and coping techniques. Although there have been days that are harder than others, when I choose to step on to my mat either at class or at home it helps me to focus on my breath and allow my mind to be still which gives me clarity of thought. Yoga will remain part of my life.

Yoga has given me renewed energy and confidence. The movement and breathing techniques not only have a calming effect, but have increased my strength and flexibility. Aches and pains have disappeared as I become physically stronger. The great thing with these practices is there is no age limit. In choosing Western Wellness, I have found a group of caring and supportive people who genuinely enjoy sharing their knowledge with others. I always feel relaxed as soon as I step through their doors.

I have just completed the Follow your Heart coaching program with Stuart from Western Wellness. It all started with a text message, the timing and wording could not have been more tailor made to me at that time. Are you sabotaging yourself and your goals? For me I didn’t feel like I had any goals and I desperately wanted some!! But where to start? What did I really want to achieve. I had some lip service goals what I mean by that is, ideas that sounded good but I always managed to make excuses and reasoned my way out of successfully achieving them. Hence the SABOTAGE!!! Stuart helped me identify what was important to me. I know that sounds stupid, that you should know. But life is so busy that sometimes we just go with the flow, take the easy solution/option/road. The most startling revelation from this program is that I need quiet time to think, relax, quiet my busy mind and JUST BE. The program/coaching sessions takes stock of what you value, looks at where you are and where you want to be. Working together with Stuart and through issues, some you didn’t even realise you had or were hung up on. This process involves peeling back the layers, striping yourself bare and having a good hard look at yourself. Then you can set yourself some challenges that you whole hearted believe in and start achieving and doing things that make you HAPPY!!!!!! For me yoga and meditation have also been part of the process quiet time and self-reflection. The program works with you understanding your underlying values, in essences what motivates your behaviour and tweaks that to align with where you want to be, I won’t say it was easy but I am proud of how far I have come and what I have achieved. Stuart has a very calming influence and he is very insightful. I would highly recommend this program if you are looking for; Goal clarification, wanting to get to know yourself a bit better, understand why you do things the way you do, if you are wanting a starting to point to make some changes in your life. This is a great safe place to START.

Pregnancy yoga was the best and most enjoyable thing I did throughout my pregnancy for both my mind and body. It helped me to calm my busy mind, eased aches and pains and helped me to connect with my unborn child in a way I wouldn't have been able to without. It taught me to let go of what I couldn't control and to just be present which was something I definitely needed in both the pregnancy and labour. I have practiced yoga for years but pregnancy yoga was something truly special and I miss the classes already. I cannot recommend classes highly enough for all pregnant women. Thank you Western Wellness.

Its become so much more than just a yoga studio ! It feels like a second home and my extended family. These past three years since I joined have been not on incredibly gratifying mentally and emotionally but physically I have never felt better in my entire life. I’m 58 this year however I’m beginning to feel my physical age is going backwards. I wish this feeling on everyone , it’s incredible !??

The Western Wellness yoga teacher training is very well presented with plenty of handout material as well as very good set texts. The social tone of the classes was friendly and warm with no sense of alienation though with the necessary discipline to carry us through all of the content, which is quite wide ranging. The instructors are thoroughly experienced and well versed in what they are teaching. They advise graduates on what to do next to gain teaching experience, so we are not left to struggle with that on our own. I strongly encourage people interested to visit Western Wellness to discover the positive ambience.

Best yoga teacher's ever, who teach not only from books but also from their experiences as well..n the staff is amazing too. I love all their classes..specially Laura's meditation classes.....Highly recommended. Whenever I attend my Sunday class (Diploma of Yoga Teaching Training) I feel the connection with my own-self, which I lost in taking care of my family n others. Very positive, clean n well presented atmosphere.. Finally, Special Thanks to Stuart and Danielle: as their teaching skills are amazing and give me a positive journey throughout this course.

My experience studying with Western Wellness has been amazing. Completing the Diploma of Yoga Teaching has given me more knowledge of self, the asanas, history of Yoga and the confidence to be a great Yoga teacher. Honestly cannot fault anything with the teachers, the school and environment or other. Highly recommended to study and practice Yoga and Meditation here!

A little over a year ago I enrolled at Western Wellnes to complete a Diploma in Yoga Teacher Training. I had no idea at the time how much this course would help me on such a deep personal level. The course content was so much more than just learing how to teach yoga poses and has such a positive impact on my life. Danielle and Stuart are fantastic teachers and mentors and add a very personal aspect to the experience. The support from them and their staff along with the other students made this a totally unforgetable experience. I recommend this course to anyone who wants to become a yoga teacher or if you are looking for a journey to help you find yourself then this course is a definate must. I also highly recommend the yoga classes at Western Wellness they are very well structured and the teachers are fantastic. When you walk into Western Wellness you are always greeted by the freinfly staff and teachers and made to feel like you are at home. The studio is like entering into a safe haven. Thank you to Danielle, Stuart and all the staff and teachers for such a wonderful experience.

As soon as we walked in we felt so relaxed. Beautifully comfortable atmosphere. Our Welcome was excellent. Class was fantastically relaxing. Can't believe I didn't know about this place earlier. See you again tomorrow...

have recently become a Yogini .... I Have now completed my Diploma in Yoga Teacher Training at Western Wellness in Point cook. The Journey has been amazing with Stuart and Dan, The course content was so much more than just learning how to teach yoga poses and has such a positive impact on my life. They have invested their time in planning and teaching Yoga in the best way, Teaching us the aspects of Human Anatomy and knowing how the human body is so amazing from inside out, I loved the way every little bit was covered in order to teach us how to practice yoga safely for yourself and others. The course helps us not only with nurturing our Physical bodies but our minds as well, The Yamas and Niyamas teaches us in getting yourself right in every-way with yourself, It teaches us how to be non Judgmental and shows us how to observe our life through our own experiences. It is an amazing feeling walking into those doors, Its a place of Inner Healing. Stuart and Dan are fantastic teachers and mentors and add a very personal aspect to the experience to this course and our lives. I recommend this course to anyone who wants to become a yoga teacher or if you are looking for a journey to help you find yourself then this course is a definite must. I also highly recommend the yoga classes at Western Wellness they are very well structured and the teachers are fantastic. Thank you to Stuart and Dan for this wonderful experience.

Gold stars ?? ???????? Delightful friendly welcome ?? as you walk in, super clean organized tranquil space, freshly brewed herbal tea & complimentary fruit ?? to eat before & after class, clear calm instructions! YOU ROCK! GO TEAM!

The staff are friendly, helpful and the sessions are always great no matter which teacher you have. I started at western wellness about 6 weeks ago with the 30 day trial and I was sold after the first session. The atmosphere is perfect and the price very very reasonable with lots of special offers even once your an existing customer!

I have attended 2 classes so far this week and being new to the area was very impressed with the level of professionalism from all of the staff there. Made to feel welcome from the start ad a really calm peaceful atmosphere. Highly recommend to anyone who is considering going.

Yeah it's okay. I loved meditation, felt I got a lot out of it. I was disappointed that there weren't more relaxation yoga sessions. Nearly every week there were 2 on and one would get cancelled. Purely frustrating. I have bad knees and found relaxation was for me. Apparently you were unable to deliver. I did not feel comfortable with Stuart. Felt belittled by him when I was interested in life coaching. Left, don't think I will return.

I am new to yoga, and have to say, I am now a convert after doing Pilates for 18months. I find the pace quite fast, but don't feel pressured to keep up being a newbie. I am sure I will keep up with time. The instructors are supportive and adapt moves to support my limits. I have also appreciated the follow up calls after I first started. I highly recommend Western Wellness.

One of the most amazing places I have ever found! Yoga, as well as this studio have changed my life for the better. I am so grateful and proud to be apart of Western Wellness! Highly recommend this place to everyone!

Im more of a get up go girl, which is why I do crossfit but yoga is great to help with my flexibility but also balance out my life! I need to learn to relax more & slow down (as well as using all my muscles). I really enjoyed it, can't wait for next session

Went to go for a first class about 5 minutes before the class started and was told.....no you can't join, no you can't do this and no you can't do that. You have to be here 20 minutes before to fill out a form?!? Seriously? I've been doing yoga for years and that is the worst experience I've ever encountered anywhere in the world. Well done. NO

I had an amazing experience at the anatomy and healing your chakras workshop.. I felt so renewed and such a sense of peace ?? I cant wait 2 do the yoga classes ?? thankyou for opening my eyes to new possibilities xo