Shiva and Shakti Yoga, located in Suffolk Park, is a yoga studio that offers a unique and transformative experience for students. Led by senior yoga teacher Peter Clifford and Faye Maramara, the studio's mission is to cultivate a deep connexion between conscious awareness and divine energy through the practise of hatha yoga.
The studio's signature class, The Dance of Shiva and Shakti, is a form of hatha yoga that symbolises the union of the sun (Shiva) and the moon (Shakti). Hatha yoga is the practise of joining together these two energies, with Shiva representing conscious awareness and Shakti representing divine or Kundalini energy. The ultimate goal of this practise is to achieve a state of union and harmony between these energies.
Peter Clifford, the senior yoga teacher, is not only a dedicated practitioner of yoga for over 52 years but also the founder and director of Anahata Yoga and teacher of the Five Element Form. With a wealth of knowledge and experience, Peter has studied with renowned teachers in India such as Swami Shankara and Swami Sarasvati. His compassionate and attentive approach to teaching allows each student to have a personalised and transformative practise.
Faye Maramara, another teacher at Shiva and Shakti Yoga, has been practising yoga for over 15 years. Her initial curiosity about yoga was ignited during her acting studies, and she has been in love with the practise ever since. Moving to Byron Bay allowed her to find her teacher, Peter Clifford, and dive deeper into the aspects of yoga.
The yoga studio is adorned with beautiful paintings by Rishi Diwali Saraswati, an experienced yoga teacher and an exhibiting artist. Rishi's artwork, including the Shiva and Shakti painting, adds a touch of creativity and spirituality to the studio environment.
In addition to regular classes, Shiva and Shakti Yoga also hosts special events and workshops. Their Chakra Meditation Movie and Chanting Night, AKASHA Movie and Chanting Night, and Chakra Movie and Chanting Night are transformative evenings of relaxation, self-discovery, and learning. These events offer the opportunity to deepen one's understanding of yoga's spiritual aspects and connect with the community in a meaningful way.
Testimonials from students such as Margot Duell praise Peter Clifford's expertise and compassionate teaching style. Peter's years of experience and dedication to his personal practise and teaching allow him to create a safe and nurturing environment for students to explore and develop their yoga journey.
Whether you are a beginner or an experienced practitioner, Shiva and Shakti Yoga welcomes you to join their community in exploring the beautiful interplay between conscious awareness and divine energy. Discover the joy, grace, and playfulness of the ultimate goal of yoga union.