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Private Yoga Therapy Class

A full yoga class for one: pranayama, poses and deep relaxation including yoga nidra, with one to one attention and modifications for you. With our founder, Marye.

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Rated ExcellentBased on 112 Google reviews
Rated Excellent5.0 from 43 TripAdvisor reviews

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How long
90 minutes
Price
90 min · $150
Given by
Marye O'Brien
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Mind and body

What happens

Formatted like a public class, with pranayama breathing, asanas and deep relaxation including yoga nidra, but with one to one attention.

You can ask questions as you go, and the practice is modified for your own needs. Private tuition is with our founder, Marye.

Marye will lead you through a gentle Hatha Yoga sequence, with attention to your individual needs, followed by a yoga nidra, which is a deeply restorative guided meditation.

Hatha is the branch of yoga that works through the body. The word means force, its texts go back to the 11th century, and a modern hatha class is asana, the postures; pranayama, the breathing; and a lying down relaxation at the end. Yoga nidra is that relaxation taken further: a guided practice set out by Swami Satyananda in the 1960s and 70s, done lying still in shavasana, that moves attention around the body and to the breath while you stay awake and listening.

It's made for someone who can't do the pose the class is doing and wants to know what to do instead, and for a body that wants to move gently before it rests.

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Before you come

Worth knowing before you book

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  • What to wear

    Loose, comfortable clothing, with minimal jewellery and makeup, especially for private yoga therapy and reflexology. If you're booking a facial and you shave, please arrive clean shaven.

  • Tell us about your health

    If you have allergies, high blood pressure, a heart condition or another medical condition, or you're pregnant, please check with your doctor before booking and tell your therapist. What we offer sits alongside your medical care, never in place of it. We also don't recommend alcohol before or straight after a treatment.

  • Weekends and public holidays

    Weekend prices are shown on the menu above. Public holidays carry a 20% surcharge on treatments and spa rituals.

  • Concessions

    Eligible health care and concession card holders get $30 off all our services.

What people say after they leave

4.9 from 112 Google reviews. 5.0 from 43 on TripAdvisor. Read more reviews

I attended the Women's Embodiment Retreat at Hepburn Springs. It was a beautiful peaceful setting. Mayre has a warm, generous, nurturing and healing spirit, as does her team that assist her, and makes the whole weekend flow effortlessly. A beautiful balance of yoga, meditation, life lesson wisdom and different workshops to try eg drumming and shigong, hammam experience, massages on offer, hot tub and cold plunge, a firepit circle at night, delicious food. This is a soul nourishing retreat, no pressure, welcoming, with other like minded women sharing a weekend together, looking for sustenance to continue with our busy lives. A weekend of self care. All I had to do was show up. Mayre took care of the rest. Highly recommended.

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Maria Lamariwith Marye · Google

My husband Gary & I went to Maiaveda for a Panchakarma, an Ayurvedic cleanse. We had treatments that would help our bodies prepare for a very deep cleanse. It was an amazingly powerful and empowering life changing experience spiritually, emotionally physically and mentally. We were welcomed with a lot of warmth & reassurance. Each visit was filled a lot of genuine love, support and compassion. Nothing was ever too much trouble, you had Marye’s & her team 100% focus & attention. The treatment rooms were truely unique filled with loving calm energy. Both my husband & I could not recommend it more highly. A place well worth a visit.

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Jacqueline Waitewith Marye · Google

An absolutely gorgeous atmosphere with gentle lighting and subtle aromas in the air. Marye is so in tune, and a truly brilliant practitioner. I felt completely nurtured and relaxed beyond words:)

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Jacqwith Marye · Google

Quite honestly the most wonderful massage experience I've ever had. Marye made me feel welcomed from the moment I stepped through the door. The massage was incredible leaving me feeling utterly nourished and relaxed. I can't recommend Maiaveda enough.

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Juliawith Marye · Google

Marye has created a true sanctuary. From the moment I stepped through the doors, I felt completely enveloped in a sense of peace. Marye radiates a genuine, warm and nurturing energy that is incredibly rare to find. She took the time to listen to exactly what my body and mind needed, tailoring the experience with such profound care and kindness. During the treatment, I felt completely safe to let go and deeply rest. If you are looking for a place to heal, unwind, and feel genuinely nurtured from head to toe, this is it. I cannot wait to return.

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TM Beaucairewith Marye · Google

I floated out of Maiveda, feeling relaxed and moving so easily. It is a truly nurturing experience . Thankyou to Marye & your beautiful Team.

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Victoria Marshwith Marye · Google

To anyone who is interested in going to Maiaveda please don’t hesitate, hurry and book now. I have never been so looked after and so loved by Marye. I have never felt so amazing after my time at Maiaveda. If you’re feeling lost, lonely or sick of yourself please contact Marye now. You won’t regret it.

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sue domselaarwith Marye · Google

This is my 2nd visit and wow, it won't be my last.I have had the best massages ever.The owner Marye transports your mind body& soul to another place, some people are blessed with healing hands and she has been blessed.I can't thank her enough and can only wish that her lovely business is there to stay for many years to come.She is the best.Love Cheryl

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Cheryl Sabranskywith Marye · Google

I had a beautiful, soulful retreat with Marye and the team. The massages and treatments were the best I have ever had and my skin is amazing after the two facials! Great yoga and wellbeing resources too. Highly recommend!

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Lisa Taylor-MesitiGoogle

I almost have no words for how incredibly grateful I feel for booking this private retreat experience with Maiveda. From the moment I arrived, I felt seen, cared for and completely safe to be nurtured. In fact, I haven't even gone home yet but wanted to write this in the bubble of this incredible experience. Every treatment I had was exquisite, and was done with such love and intention. I am going home tomorrow feeling inspired, loved, and ready to take responsibility for how I am showing up each day - with credits in the energy tank. Thank you Marye, Pam, Patricia and Inta. You are all exceptional at what you do.

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Helen ForsterGoogle

A 3 day self initiated self care "intervention " at Maiaveda Holistic Health Retreat and Spa was one of the best decisions I have made in recent times! With utter professionalism and attention to care, Marye tailored my experience to encompass physical care and clarity of thought. The treatments provided by Maggie, Pam were so powerful yet performed with the ultimate caring touch, that you had no other choice but to go to a space where all thoughts and experiences were welcomed, noticed and calmly processed. Marye's vast international and corporate experiences are validated by providing the platform for you to come to obvious conclusions. A final yoga experience with Patricia is also not to be missed! The local food was excellent and adaptive to those of us with a few culinary challenges I leave in a much better space, with tools for work on's but miss my new friends in Kyneton already! You need to experience this, your body, mind and soul will be eternally grateful.

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Peter SwanGoogle

Marye is a beautiful intuitive woman who genuinely cares about healing and balancing mind, body and spirit. I spent 2 days at Maiaveda retreat receiving individualised treatments including yoga, massage, reflexology, facials - that together transcended any previous body work experience. It was bliss. It was also opening to insights that shifted my understanding of relationships. Highly recommended. 💕

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Rated ExcellentBased on 112 Google reviews
Rated Excellent5.0 from 43 TripAdvisor reviews

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