Yogic Wisdom provides traditional Hatha Yoga classes, Diploma Yoga Teacher Training, Yoga Therapy Post Graduate training course, community meditations, retreats and personal consultations.
At Yogic Wisdom we recognise that everyone is different and that no single approach is appropriate for all, each individual is unique. All our teachers are trained to assist with modifications to ensure everyone can enjoy the many benefits of yoga. The Yogic Wisdom philosophy and approach to sharing yoga is that yoga is suitable for everybody regardless of age, fitness, state of health or belief system. We are an inclusive community first and foremost that welcomes all students to share the love of yoga and it’s many benefits.
Yogic Wisdom has a variety of services and locations in Newcastle and the surrounding areas;
Weekly yoga class at The Place Charlestown
Diploma Yoga Teacher Training Course, Newcastle & Central Coast
Post Graduate Yoga Therapy Course, Newcastle only
Personal yoga, yoga therapy and spiritual consultants at Merewether Heights
We look forward to welcoming new and existing community members. Please contact us to book a class or a personal consultation or to ask about our yoga education and community events
Kym McDonald Owner and Principal of Yogic Wisdom
Kym is the founder of Yogic Wisdom and a senior Yoga Teacher and currently stepped down as President of Yoga Australia. Kym combines ancient yogic wisdom and various health modalities in her teachings, focusing on the whole person not just the physical body. She is passionate about inclusive yoga classes for all ages, bodies and health conditions. All Kym’s yoga classes include asana, pranayama and meditation in line with the authentic essence of yoga and Krishnamacharya’s teachings.
Kym is also the founder of the Karma Yoga Community which provides meals daily for 250 children at the Ashraya School and Orphanage in Bangalore, India. Regular events are held at Yogic Wisdom on a donation basis in the spirit of service.
Yoga must be made to suit the individual, not the individual to suit the yoga. -Krishnamacharya.
Qualifications:
P.G Dip Yoga Therapy.
Diploma of Yoga.
Cert IV in Ayurveda.
Cert IV Trainer and Assessor.
Cert IV Workplace and Business Coaching Senior First Aid.
Cert IV Frontline Management
Certificate IV Celebrancy
Registered Senior Yoga Australia teacher with Yoga Australia.
Kym is also the founder of the Karma Yoga Community which provides meals daily for 250 children at the Ashraya School and Orphanage in Bangalore, India. Regular events are held at Yogic Wisdom on a donation basis in the spirit of service.
Our Teachers
Testimonials
“The Meeting Place community is a gathering of likeminded people who come together with a spirit of generosity, supportiveness and ahimsa and for whom yoga is more than an athletic pursuit - it's a way of life and being.” - AJ
“I love this community, I am grateful for this community, I am loved and supported by this community. I continue to learn and grow because of this community!” - Desley, Yoga Teacher Training
“What draws me to Kym is her integrity. She's a teacher who holds herself to high standards and she has high expectation for her students. She's doesn't teach for numbers or sales, its about spreading yoga into the community. For her it's a calling, not an occupation.” - Alexandria Joy