Course Overview
“I am anxious” is something we often say. But anxiety is something you experience, it is not who you are. This journey helps you reclaim your identity, remember the deeper Self, and live with greater awareness, calm & freedom.
Anxiety is one of the most common challenges of our time. It hijacks the nervous system, narrows the window of tolerance, and clouds our sense of who we really are. This course offers a pathway back to balance - combining practical tools from psychology with the timeless wisdom of Yoga and Vedanta. This is more than a course. It is a journey into practical wisdom and Self-awareness, where knowledge and embodied practice come together to create lasting change.
Why an 8-week journey (not just a single class)?
A one-off breathwork session or a short anxiety workshop can give temporary relief - but real change comes from study, practice, and repetition (skill in action). This course is designed as an immersive 8-week journey that helps you:
1. Build practical reflexes for calm
Through regular practice, tools such as breathwork, movement, and self-inquiry shift from being “techniques you try” into automatic responses your nervous system can call on in moments of stress. Instead of reacting, you’ll learn how to pause, notice, and respond with skill.
2. Develop embodied self-awareness
You’ll learn how to tune into your body’s signals- learning to identify the somatic sensations of anxiety and panic as they arise. This awareness allows you to catch the early signs of stress and gently regulate your system before it overwhelms you.
3. Journey in community
You won’t be doing this alone. Each week, you’ll be learning and practicing alongside others who share this path. Together, we create a supportive container - guided by your teacher — where transformation is deepened through community. This journey in community fosters a sense of belonging and shared understanding, offering support and connection for those who live with anxiety. In addition, there will be opportunities for Q&A during sessions.
4. Personalised support
Participants will also have the option of a personalised session to refine and tailor practices to their individual needs, recognising that anxiety presents differently for each person.
What’s Included
Practical strategies for daily life integration
Take-home notes and practice guidelines
One audio/video recording of a home practice
Support between sessions for personalised refinement of practices taught in sessions
Benefits
If you are living with anxiety, this course is designed to meet you where you are — offering practical relief, support, and a clear path forward. By the end of the 8 weeks, you will:
Feel less overwhelmed by anxious thoughts and sensations, with tools to regulate in the moment
Notice a tangible drop in reactivity, panic, and the intensity of stress
Have a reliable toolkit of embodied practices that you can call on automatically when triggered
Build resilience and inner steadiness that supports daily life and relationships
Experience the relief of belonging — being supported by a community of fellow practitioners on the same journey
Understand both modern psychology and yogic wisdom as complementary pathways to healing
Develop self-regulation and transformation through knowledge that becomes practical wisdom
Who is this course for?
This course is open to adults (16Y+) who experience anxiety, stress, or panic and are seeking practical tools, supportive community and deeper self-understanding. It is suitable for beginners and experienced practitioners alike. No prior yoga or meditation experience is required- only a willingness to learn and engage in the practices.
Course Format
Weekly Knowledge & Practice Session (90 minutes)
Learn the principles of psychology, yoga, and Vedanta that underlie anxiety - and be initiated into specific breath, movement, and meditation practices.
Weekly Restorative Yoga Practice (60 minutes)
A deeply integrating class where you embody the teachings, restore your nervous system, and embed the practices through repetition.
8 weeks of integration
Over time, these practices become natural, embodied skills — cultivating resilience, widening your window of tolerance, and reducing reactivity.·
What You Will Learn
· How anxiety arises in both body and mind — and how to interrupt the cycle prior to escalation
· Practical evidence-based tools from Western science, psychotherapy, and yoga psychology
· The role of the three gunas (sattva, rajas, tamas) in shaping our moods and states
· Yoga practices — Pranayama (breathwork), Asana (poses), and meditation — to help restore balance and calm when anxious
· How to shift from “self-awareness” (the small self, ego-mind) to “Self-awareness” (the deeper essence)
· A reframe of anxiety as a messenger rather than an enemy.The Eight Week Journey
The Eight Week Journey
Week 1: Understanding Anxiety
· The nervous system, polyvagal theory, and the yogic view of anxiety
· Gentle breath and body awareness practice
Week 2: The Koshas - Layers of Self
· How anxiety moves through body, mind, and energy
· Practices for grounding and presence
Week 3: The Window of Tolerance
· Western psychology meets yogic regulation
· Breath practices for nervous system balance
Week 4: The Gunas - Yogic Psychology of the Mind
· How sattva, rajas, and tamas shape mental states
· Movement and meditation for clarity
Week 5: From Self-awareness to Self-Awareness
· Differentiating ego self from the deeper Self
· Meditation for presence and stillness
Week 6: The Role of Shadow and the Unconscious
· Jung’s individuation and the yogic view of avidya (ignorance)
· Reflective journaling + deep rest
Week 7: Integration Practices
· Building your toolkit into daily rhythms
· Restorative yoga for regulation
Week 8: Living Beyond Anxiety
· Purpose, meaning, and resilience
· Closing practice and group reflection
Course Details
Dates : Friday 3 October - 21 Nov 2025
Course Duration: 8 weeks (2 sessions per week)Times : Weekly, Fridays 5:30–7:00pm (90 min) and Second Class (60-min Restorative Yoga class included - total 20 hours).
Price : Standard: $444
Concession (10%): $399 (Valid student /health concession holders)
Early Bird: Pay in full by 10 Sept to receive a personalised 60-min counsellung session (valued at $150)
Professional Note: Weekly psychotherapy often costs far more than this complete 8-week (16-session) program, making this course a cost-effective investment of approx. $28 per session and the format is designed to provide long lasting relief and benefits.
This is more than information — it’s embodied wisdom
When we identify with anxiety, we often say “I am anxious.” The name of this course — My Name Is Not Anxious — invites you to step back from that identification. Anxiety is an experience, not your identity. This journey helps you reconnect with the deeper Self beneath the symptoms and discover a freer way of living.