At The Open Space we invite you to explore yoga, deepen your practice, journey inwards, and find your community.

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WE BELIEVE IN A HOLISTIC APPROACH

Welcome to our urban sanctuary. A warm, inviting yoga studio nestled in the banks of the Yarra River and surrounded by nature, located on the border of Abbotsford and Richmond. Here you will find a community space, dedicated to an authentic and integrated practice of classical yoga.

We offer a range of transformational workshops and experiences to expand your wellbeing with wisdom, joy, inspiration. The Open Space is a healing space where you will find body work therapies such as Massage and Reiki as well as Clinical Psychology and group work.

We believe in the uplifting power of music on body, mind and spirit. Vital to our blissful offerings are regular Kirtan nights, resonant sound healing sessions, and regular sacred music events.

  • Yoga Asana Practice

    Asana (posture) practice is designed to align mind, body and breath, promoting physical and psychological well being. Our classes are suitable for all levels and ample options will be provided for different levels of experience. Classes will typically include asana, pranayama (breath work), chanting and meditation or relaxation practices.

  • Kirtan

    At The Open Space one of our primary loves is the practice of kirtan - a call and response form of singing/ chanting - no experience is necessary. Kirtan is a form of Bhakti (devotional) yoga and we offer a monthly Saturday night event. All kirtan sessions are by donation, please register for catering and organisational purposes.

  • Meditation

    Meditation is offered as an integrated part of yoga classes and as standalone classes and workshops. We are committed to making this practice available to all and offer a free community meditation class every week.

  • Improvisation and Dance

    The Open Space surrounds were created with dance in mind. We want you to come and let go in both ecstatic dance experience and improvisation. We will be inviting guest DJs and improvisational facilitators to come in and get us into the flow of joyous free movement.

  • Sound Healing

    Sound healing is an ancient practice throughout all wisdom traditions based upon the resonance of our bodies and their sensitivity to sound. It creates a deep relaxation state where the body healing can take place through the realignment of our deepest somatic experience.

  • Massage and Body Therapy

    At The Open Space, a holistic approach to health is of primary importance. Massage therapy can not only smooth the body from aches and pains but is also a way of working on emotional release via the somatic experience.

  • Psychotherapy and Group Work

    The founders of The Open Space (Michael and Karen) are both Clinical Psychologists with many years of experience in working with individuals, couples and groups. Combining training in yoga and somatic work, the mind-body connection is now at the forefront of their practice.

  • Music and Sound

    We host some of Australia’s best known sacred music performers as well as uniquely curated events. These evenings are great opportunities to join our community in uplifting embodiment.

  • Workshops

    We are committed to personal growth and embodied learning. We host a range of workshops that will introduce students to many facets of yoga and beyond, and encourage students to deepen their personal yogic journey within a safe and connected space.


START YOUR JOURNEY WITH OUR $30 UNLIMITED MEMBERSHIP

 

$60 - for 6 yoga classes

Enjoy access to an expansive range of classes over a 3 week period for just $60. This is a great way to trial a variety of our transformative classes before anchoring your practice at The Open Space.

 

OPEN SPACE MEMBERSHIPS

 

Cultivate your practice & deepen your exploration

Maintain a regular yoga practice and become a member with one of our class packs or our $30 Unlimited access membership packs. Our memberships include the added bonus of a free one on one yoga session to help you cultivate your practice. So join us and enjoy our unique studio and blissful offerings.


WORKSHOPS & EVENTS

Our philosophy at The Open Space is to open our hearts and minds to experiences that enhance bodily, emotional and spiritual transformation. We regularly hold a range of blissful music events, immersive workshops and courses and free community. events.

 

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SUPPORT ON YOUR JOURNEY TO WELLBEING

 

The Open Space practice is based upon the integration of mind, body and spirit. Our therapies are offered by highly experienced bodywork practitioners, with psychological therapy provided by Clinical Psychologists.

These services are mostly rebatable on Medicare or private health.


Upcoming Events

  • Open Heart Kirtan

    Saturday 10th August
    6pm - 8.30pm

    Singing has long been known as a means of expression for the soul. Kirtan provides a medium where singers and non singers can engage in this practice in a safe and supportive environment. Kirtan belongs to that area of practice know as Bhakti (devotional) yoga and is renowned for its capacity to open hearts and reach towards the higher self.

    At Open Space we come together every month in a larger gathering to experience the divine energy of Kirtan.

  • Sound Spheres

    Sunday 11th August
    6pm - 8pm

    Come join Sound Spheres, a collaboration between Ben Last (Temple Step) and Madhu Honey, for a unique and immersive event that will take you on an inner pilgrimage of sound and self-discovery.

    Incorporating Sound Healing, Guided Meditation, and Somatic Sensing. Expect this experience to be a beautifully woven journey through the elements and beyond.

    Together Ben & Madhu create a deeply transformational and rejuvenating Sound Immersive Experience.

  • Mystical Duet

    Friday 16th August
    7.00pm - 8.15pm

    An absorbing musical journey into the most intimate dimensions of sound with Czech multi-instrumental duo Ivo Sedlacek & Pavel Sedlacek.

    Ivo and Pavel return to Australia for their fourth tour and we are deeply honoured to welcome them into Open Space. Hailing from the Czech Republic, these two are truly musicians of the World - having created music and performed in Europe, USA, Canada, Japan, Taiwan, Namibia, Australia and Jordan.

    Their music is often inspired by a deep response to the natural landscapes they spend much of their time in during their travels.