Feeling overwhelmed and run down? Looking for a proven way to relax and unwind? In need of a break from your routine?
More than a way to improve your strength, flexibility and posture, Mukti Freedom Yoga Studio encourages positive growth skills to help you overcome the challenges in your life.
Our experienced and accomplished yoga instructors provide a welcoming and warm environment, with affordable classes designed to suit your budget and schedule.
A place where physical, mental and spiritual health come together in a fun, friendly and welcoming yoga community.
Come visit us today – we’d love to meet you!
Our Values
Connection
We foster connections with each other and with your inner self through classes, workshops and special events.
Mindfulness
We encourage mindfulness to find peace in your life, and develop the resilience to overcome challenges as they occur.
Community
We believe everyone should benefit through yoga and are committed to providing a service that develops kindness and togetherness.
Acceptance
Our yoga classes are inclusive and accepting of all peoples. We believe yoga is the greatest gift you can give your body, mind and spirit. This gift is for us all.
Your escape from the stress of daily life.
Your gateway to happiness, health and strength.
Mukti Freedom Yoga – An oasis for all
New To Yoga?
Or leaning back into your yoga routine? We’ve got classes for all sizes and skill levels.
We love our returning yogis, and support first time yogis too. Everyone is welcome at Mukti Freedom Yoga.
We offer individual classes that focus on the essentials of yoga, as well as money saving 4 week programs too.
Discover yoga in a safe, playful and fun way!
Private yoga classes?
Are you living a fast paced life that’s starting to overwhelm you? We’ve all been there.
At Mukti Freedom Yoga we offer private yoga classes to suit your busy lifestyle.
Learn the skills of relaxation and calm in your own home with personalised yoga tailored to you.
Be inspired, be motivated and start living today!
Yoga For Two?
Pregnancy is a time of wonderful change. Most women make their physical health a priority, but what about your mental and spiritual health?
Our prenatal yoga classes help mums and bubs both on and off the mat.
Developing valuable skills like breathe control, calmness, flexibility, mindfulness, muscle strength and more.
A healthy baby comes from a healthy mum!
Why Choose Us?
Certified and Experienced
Mukti Freedom Yoga is run by Swami Mukti, a yoga master (Yogacharya). As a teacher since 1978 and running her own studios since 1986, her experience is simply unmatched.
Widest Range of Yoga Disciplines
Offering therapeutic yoga and meditation as well as authentic yoga, Mukti Freedom Studio provides classes for all yoga practitioners. From physical benefits to spiritual clarity and discovering your higher self, there are classes to suit all yoga goals.
The Local Touch
With regular yoga and meditation classes in Forest Lake, Mukti Freedom Yoga is your local home away from home. With further teaching workshops and retreats taught locally, interstate and abroad there’s always a class for you.
Perfect for Beginners
Our experienced teachers guide you through the basics of yoga, building a platform for you to expand your yoga knowledge and expertise over time. Learning skills to be used in everyday life, our teachers will manoeuvre you towards lasting physical, mental and spiritual success.
Prenatal Yoga Classes
Our prenatal yoga classes are ideal for meeting and overcoming the challenges of pregnancy. With poses tailored for pregnant women to increase strength and flexibility you will also learn proper breathing and relaxation techniques to assist with more comfortable labour.
Personal Attention
We believe yoga is about finding your unique voice and personality, so you will never be lost in the crowd. Our small group class sizes ensure you’ll always have guidance across the principles of Pranayama (breathwork), Asana (movement), and Dhyana (meditation).
Deal with Stress
Stress and anxiety are everywhere in our lives. Our classes blend physical poses with controlled breathing and meditation to not only reduce stress, lower your blood pressure and lower your heart rate, but to teach the skills of relaxation that you will take with you when you leave.
Protect your Future
A good yoga class is one that leaves you feeling refreshed and revitalised. We take this a step further with great yoga classes that improve your holistic health – preventing costly and common health issues that will impact your quality of life and finances down the line.
“I would highly recommend Mukti as an experienced yoga teacher. I have been attending yoga with Mukti for over 5 years & it has changed my life physically & spiritually. Mukti has a very empathetic style & the classes are small & so you are able to practise safely as Mukti ensures it suits whatever is happening in your life at the time. I would not go anywhere else & I think it is hard to find a teacher like Mukti. This is a unique practice that provides you with a haven from our fast paced world.”
Keryl
Benefits of Yoga
– Build muscle strength
– Improve posture
– Prevent joint breakdown
– Protect your spine
– Improve bone health
– Increase blood flow
– Drains lymphs
– Boost immunity
– Increase heart rate
– Reduce blood pressure
– Regulate adrenal glands
– Lower blood sugar
– Improve focus
– Greater relaxation
– Increase happiness
– Improve balance
– Release tension
– Improve sleep
– Promote peace of mind
– Increase self-esteem
– Provides inner strength
– Builds self-awareness
– Develop self-acceptance
– Encourage self-care
– Drive positive change
10 Ways Yoga is more valuable than a Gym Membership
Yoga benefits your body, mind and inner self – Yoga will help you to tone and strengthen your body. While the gym also brings a physical benefit, only yoga fosters additional mental and spiritual clarity and energy.
Yoga improves you inside and out – While the gym will help your cardio and muscle strength, it does not provide the detoxing effects of yoga. Through stretching and twisting, yoga benefits the digestive system, circulatory system and lymph system.
Yoga encourages acceptance – Forget punishing boot camp style classes and feelings of failure if you couldn’t keep up. Yoga is about acceptance – you’re perfect the way you are. Not only will you develop your core and tone your muscles, but you’ll learn self-acceptance too.
Yoga can assist you to be more toned – If you’re looking for a calming and rejuvenating way to improve your body, yoga is ideal. Leave the bulky weights at the gym and allow your body to become stronger and leaner through soothing stretches.
Yoga is a more efficient workout – While the gym provides a range of machines and equipment to tone your body, these isolate muscles. The full body workout supplied by yoga uses all your muscle groups, leading to more efficient results.
Yoga is kinder to your body – Don’t confuse kindness with weakness though. Yoga is intense, building heat and working muscles. But through a gentle and full body workout you avoid the stress and pressure that lifting weights can place on joints.
Yoga relieves aches and pains – There’s a good chance you’ll leave the gym feeling stiff and sore. Through slow stretching yoga improves your flexibility and opens your energy channels. The result? Aches and pains drain away.
Yoga improves your breathing – A high energy gym workout will leave you breathless. In contrast, yoga teaches you the skill of controlled breathing. In times of stress the ability to think clearly and breath deeply can help you remain calm.
Yoga is calming – Forget grunting, groaning and the sound of heavy weights. Yoga involves the release of tension across body and mind in a serene environment that is welcoming and calming.
Yoga is for everyone – The gym isn’t for everyone. Yoga is. From those with health concerns or chronic pain, expecting mothers, to those with mobility concerns, yoga is inclusive and welcoming for all.
A look at our classes
Private Yoga and Meditation
A private consultation with Swāmi Mukti is useful when you want to practise at home. This is known as sādhana.
Private consultations with Swāmi Mukti are useful to understand how to approach a life situation with yoga psycho-management, combined with the principles of Choice Theory and Reality Therapy (based on training at the WGIA).
You can learn about the inner drives motivating your various chakra energy centres. When you are unable to address your needs it negatively affects your thinking, acting, emoting and feeling.
During these sessions you will find constructive ways of expressing yourself.
Prenatal Yoga
Prenatal yoga is shown to improve sleep quality and reduce stress in the third trimester, not to mention the long list of additional benefits including increased strength, flexibility and endurance which assist during childbirth.
It’s no surprise then that more and more expecting mothers are turning to prenatal yoga to help find calm, strength and peace during a challenging time.
As your baby grows within your body is is important to have the energy and strength to grow in sync with your newborn.
Our poses are safe during all trimesters and will help strengthen, centre and calm your body and mind as you move through each stage of the miracle of life.
Yoga and Meditation
Group classes with Swāmi Mukti consists of āsana postures to suit your capacity, prānāyāma breathing, mudrā body gestures, bandha muscle contractions, trātaka candle flame gazing and yoga nidrā relaxation meditation.
More than 90% of people come to yoga only for increased physical fitness. Over two thirds of these same people have a change of heart as to what their main incentive for doing yoga is.
Why?
The practise of yoga enables a person to release deep seated tensions and provides a sense of ability to fulfil and express their inner potent and as well as self actualisation. The skills of self-reflection, kindness, compassion and growth are not always the driving motivation behind wanting to practise yoga but at Mukti Freedom Yoga they are the result.
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Events and Workshops
Whether you’re a Forest Lake local, or just passing through, you’re sure to find a yoga class that suits.
At Mukti Freedom Yoga we believe you don’t need to be bendy or skinny to enjoy yoga. Our events and workshops are for every body and everybody.
Places are limited so get in quick to reserve your spot.
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Testimonials
It is rare to find a teacher of Mukti's authenticity and experience. The extent of her knowledge is extraordinary. I honour her as a yoga acharya who provided an unparalleled depth of teaching that inspired me a great many years ago and continues to inspire me today.
Sakshi Winning
I have been attending Mukti's yoga classes for five years now and I will say without a doubt Mukti is a true master in the Science of Yoga I have practiced yoga for over 20 years and my spiritual growth and my yoga practice has accelarated since I met Mukti... For anyone that is on a journey of personal growth I can thoroughly recommend a private class to have life changing experiences… Mukti is the teacher to make this happen for you… Make a start on your journey and join a class with Mukti
Gayle Thompson
Mukti is an excellent yoga teacher, she has so much experience behind her and yoga is truly her life passion, I wouldn't go anywhere else for yoga, Mukti makes it so enjoyable.
Diane Gibbons
I would highly recommend Mukti as an experienced yoga teacher. She is a true Master of Yoga as she has over 40 years of experience. I have been attending yoga with Mukti for over 5 years & it has changed my life physically & spiritually. Mukti has a very empathetic style & the classes are small & so you are able to practise safely as Mukti ensures it suits whatever is happening in your life at the time. I would not go anywhere else & I think it is hard to find a teacher like Mukti. This is a unique practice that provides you with a haven from our fast paced world.
Keryl
I have attended Mukti’s Yoga classes and seminars over several years. Mukti imparts her knowledge and understanding of Yoga in such a way that you are completely restored and energised. She has been such an inspiration that you look forward to her next class. Mukti opens up your awareness to your wellbeing, so that you can understand better how to take care of yourself.
Robert Hayward
Frequently Asked Questions
What does ‘Yoga’ mean?
Yoga is a Sanskrit word that means to ‘yoke’ or ‘to unite’. While the term yoga is typically used to refer to the stretches and postures in actuality it refers to integrating mind, body and inner self.
How often should I practice yoga?
The benefits of yoga are most freely experienced with daily practice. However, this can feel like an overwhelming time commitment for beginners. You should always begin with a consistent schedule you feel capable of maintaining. The more your practice with yoga, the better you will feel, and the more you will want to practice!
I can’t touch my toes. Is yoga for me?
Absolutely! Yoga is an inclusive practice. We all harbour the same worries and fears, and while we all come in different shapes and sizes, yoga assists us in finding balance mentally, physically and spiritually. You’ll be surprised at the improvement in your strength, vitality and flexibility after just a few sessions.
Where do I book yoga classes?
With a range of yoga classes available we’re always looking to share the benefits and wisdom of yoga with others.
You can download our simple application form here. Email your completed form to muktibodha@gmail.com and book your class through Calendly.
It’s that simple.Please note note: Payments are non-refundable.
Can yoga help me lose weight?
There are many styles of yoga with different health goals attached. The style, frequency and intensity of your schedule will go towards your weight loss goals. Yoga can be an aerobic workout that burns calories though guided poses and stretching, however, a major factor in weight loss is learning how to de-stress. It is yoga at Mukti Freedom Yoga that will assists in this deep relaxation and sound sleep at home.
Yoga practise fosters a perspective centred around balance, healing and connection. As you take your improved well being from the mat into your everyday life, the healthy choices you make can further contribute to your weight loss goals.
Do I need to bring anything?
We want you to travel light – mentally, emotionally and physically. If you don’t have a mat for your first class, one will be available.
It is recommended you bring your own towel, mat, cushion and water-bottle to your regular class. This also will encourage you to ‘snack on yoga’ at home and use the skills gained through Mukti Freedom Yoga in your own daily routine.
Can I eat before class?
We recommend avoiding large meals within 2-3 hours of a yoga class. If you have to eat before your class, a light snack or an easily digested meal is suitable.
What do I wear to a yoga class?
Whatever is comfortable! Yoga isn’t about what you wear, but how you feel. Yoga pants may be common, but that doesn’t mean they are your only option. Yoga is about comfort and acceptance. Practice yoga in whatever clothes feel most comfortable to you.
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