Spring is a great time to refresh your routine, spend more time looking after yourself and try something new. If you are looking for yoga in Brunswick, Summer Healing Society offers a welcoming space to explore yoga, breathwork and sound healing in one location. For October and November, Summer Healing is running a wellness offer at $19 per week: unlimited access to yoga, breathwork and sound healing classes, with no lock-in contract. It's a chance to discover different class

Discover the 3-part nervous system reset protocol at Summer Healing Brunswick — breathwork, hot yoga and cold therapy combined for stress relief, somatic healing and recovery.

An infrared sauna uses infrared energy to warm your body directly rather than relying mainly on hot air, as a traditional sauna does. It can produce sweating and an increased heart rate at a lower air temperature than a conventional sauna. Although research has explored potential health benefits, the evidence remains limited, and an infrared sauna is not suitable for everyone. If you are considering an infrared sauna in Melbourne, it helps to understand how it works, what res

Breathwork and meditation are often confused. Here is the real difference, what each is actually good for, and which to try first.

Choosing the right yoga teacher training course involves more than comparing prices or counting training hours. You should check the school's registration, curriculum, trainers, teaching practice, schedule and total cost before enrolling. Whether you want to teach yoga professionally or deepen your personal practice, the right course should help you develop your knowledge, confidence and teaching skills. If you are comparing yoga teacher training courses in Melbourne, these n

Breathwork and meditation are often confused. Here is the real difference, what each is actually good for, and which to try first.

10 questions worth asking before you enrol in any yoga teacher training in Melbourne, plus honest answers for Summer Healing's own 200hr course.

Nervous about your first yoga class? Here is exactly what happens, what to wear and bring, and how to claim a free pass at Summer Healing in Brunswick.

Key facts A 200-hour yoga teacher training (YTT) is the standard entry-level teaching qualification, recognised internationally through Yoga Alliance as RYT 200 when completed at a Registered Yoga School. Summer Healing's 200-hour yoga teacher training in Brunswick costs $4,000 upfront, or $4,500 on a weekly payment plan, with a $500 deposit to secure a place. It runs over 10 months, 1 to 2 sessions a week, Saturdays 10am to 2pm, in person at 878a Sydney Road, Brunswick.

Key facts Sound healing, often called a sound bath, is a guided relaxation practice in which a practitioner plays instruments such as crystal or Tibetan singing bowls, gongs, and chimes while participants lie down and listen. Small controlled studies show reduced tension, anxiety, and low mood after singing bowl sessions, and measurable changes in stress markers. The sleep evidence is more limited, and looks more consistent after repeated sessions than after a single one.

Key facts Contrast therapy is the practice of alternating between heat exposure, such as a sauna, and cold exposure, such as an ice bath or cold shower, in repeated rounds. The most common protocol is 3 to 5 minutes in heat, then 45 to 60 seconds in cold, repeated for 3 to 5 rounds (roughly a 3:1 ratio). Finish on cold if you want to feel alert and return to activity, finish on hot if you want to wind down. For post-workout recovery, contrast therapy is most commonly done

Key facts Vinyasa yoga is a style in which postures are linked by breath into a continuous flowing sequence. Hatha yoga is a slower style in which each posture is held for several breaths, with a pause between poses. Vinyasa moves continuously with the breath, while Hatha holds each pose for several breaths. Hatha suits beginners and alignment work, Vinyasa suits people who want a moving, cardio-style practice. At Summer Healing in Brunswick, Vinyasa Flow is available fro

Short answer: a sound bath is a guided listening experience where you lie down, close your eyes, and let the sustained tones of instruments like crystal singing bowls, gongs, and chimes wash over you for 45 to 60 minutes. There's nothing to do and no technique to learn, you simply receive the sound. Here's exactly what a session involves, what instruments are used, and an honest look at what the evidence actually supports. What Actually Happens During a Session You arrive

Yin yoga has a reputation as the gentle style: slow, quiet, and passive compared with Vinyasa or Hot Yoga. That reputation is mostly deserved, but "gentle" does not mean risk-free. Because Yin Yoga uses longer-held positions and relatively little active movement, it creates a different set of considerations from faster yoga styles. The intensity of a pose, the amount of time it is held, your individual anatomy, and any existing health conditions can all affect whether a parti

This guide explains what breathwork facilitator certification means, how professional recognition works, what to look for in a training program, and what to understand about professional indemnity insurance before you start seeing clients. Is Breathwork Facilitation Regulated in Australia? Breathwork facilitation is not a government-licensed profession in the same way as regulated professions such as psychology or nursing. That does not mean there are no professional standard

Rebirthing Breathwork, Holotropic Breathwork, and Conscious Connected Breathing share some similarities, but they come from different traditions and can differ in session structure, music, facilitation style, and training pathways. If you're trying to decide which approach is right for you, understanding these differences can make the choice much easier. Conscious Connected Breathing describes a breathing technique in which the inhale and exhale are connected without a delibe

If you're wondering how to become a breathwork facilitator in Australia, the pathway usually involves completing professional training, developing practical facilitation experience, meeting the requirements of a relevant professional body, and arranging appropriate insurance before working independently. The exact requirements depend on the training provider and professional organisation you choose. For practitioner-level membership with organisations such as Breathwork Austr

Yin Yoga teacher training is a specialised course designed to help you understand and teach the slower, more meditative side of yoga. Unlike active, flow-based styles, Yin Yoga uses longer-held poses, mindful breathing, and stillness to explore the body and deepen awareness. Many Yin Yoga teacher training programs are designed as specialty courses, with the exact training hours and curriculum varying between providers. At Summer Healing, our 50-hour Yin Yoga Teacher Training

Yin Yoga applies gentle, sustained stress, while Restorative Yoga emphasizes deep support and rest. Both styles move slowly and hold poses for extended periods, which is why they get confused constantly, but the intention behind them is almost opposite. Yin deliberately introduces a mild stretch into your connective tissue and asks you to stay with the sensation. Restorative minimizes physical effort and uses props to create a deeply supported, comfortable state. Here's the r

A complete, researched guide for anyone considering conscious connected breathwork or breathwork facilitator training in Melbourne. For most healthy adults, conscious connected breathwork is safe when it’s guided by a properly trained, trauma-informed facilitator. It isn’t risk-free for everyone, though, and the honest answer to “Is breathwork safe?” depends far more on who’s asking and who’s facilitating than on any single yes or no. This guide covers the real medical contra