Harvest Yoga

As I walk up the steps leading into the Harvest Yoga studio I feel my body already begin to relax. The studio is light yet warm, it's cosy yet spacious..it's nurturing and calm. Rick has been teaching yoga for many years and I have been a student of his for almost as long and I find his style a great blend of relaxed yet watchful and caring...ensuring you are safe and on track at all times. I always leave Harvest Yoga feeling fantastic!

Harvest is a haven, lush, light filled and welcoming.Rick teaches from a place of knowing, integrating his extensive experience and knowledge to provide classes for all body types and abilities.During my two year yoga teacher training Rick made himself available to guide and support my practice. His generous genuine nature, encouragement and openness added immeasurable value to both my spiritual and self development. Rick provided the scaffolding to adapt my practice during injury and gently encouraged me to face resistance to challenging postures, using humour, kindness and discipline in perfect measure.Now circumstances have taken me away from Melbourne I think fondly of Rick as one of my greatest teachers, his authenticity and honesty allowed me to be more honest with myself both on and off the mat. If you are open to it, this space offers more than just asana classes.If you work on yoga, yoga will work on you.

It's so nurturing to attend Harvest Yoga at the end of my working day. The space has been created with much care and attention to detail. As others have mentioned, it's a luminous and inviting space. Always warm on these cold winter days and refreshing in the warmer weather, with great big, wooden doors that let in the breeze.Rick is a wonderful teacher and has selected great company amongst his fellow teachers. I have been lucky enough to attend classes with Rick, Belinda and Lisa, each with their own special qualities. Rick has a fabulous sense of humour and his classes are both informative and entertaining. Belinda has a wonderful, uncomplicated wisdom and Lisa is both nurturing and jovial.I would highly recommend Harvest Yoga and trust in Rick and his caring teachers.

My first experience of yoga was at Harvest with pre-natal classes run by the lovely Belinda. This was one of my favourite things about being pregnant - a chance to relax and enjoy gentle movement every week in a peaceful and supportive environment. I then did regular mums and bubs yoga - also with Belinda - which was also ideal. They offer a range of classes for different levels, all with experienced and friendly instructors. I can highly recommend the studio for those wanting a calming, supportive and professional setting.

The beautiful and light-filled environment at Harvest Yoga is clean, spacious, warm and welcoming.All teachers are highly experienced, incredibly supportive, friendly and attentive.I really like that absolutely everything you need for class is provided; mats, blankets, straps, blocks, pillows and more!Classes feel intimate and classmates always make space for you.There are classes for all abilities, and it truly feels like a judgement-free zone.I highly recommend trying a class here... you will always walk out the door with a deeper sense of calmness and happiness :)

A beautiful welcoming and inclusive space for yoga. Experienced and caring teachers. I have enjoyed classes with all of the teachers here and have especially loved experiencing somatic yoga included in Ricks classes. His knowledge and understanding, being a qualified Clinical Somatics Educator and Movement Teacher, is authentically weaved through out his classes.

Meditation and relaxation classes at Harvest Yoga have played a key part in managing my personal challenges and, in particular, anxiety. The studio is a welcoming and peaceful space where I feel calm and relaxed. Rick is a fabulous guide and teacher and attentative to each student. There is no Hollywood hype at Harvest Yoga, the classes are about your personal needs and goals and not if you can stand on your head. In recent years, Rick’s Somatic Classes have brought a new dimension to my practise and awareness of my body and how to focus on problem areas using small movements to realign the body and relearn how to move to reduce pain and injury.The Meditation & Relaxation workshops are a wonderful experience I highly recommend – an afternoon of breathing exercises, relaxation and deep meditation in a safe and fun space with Rick and his fellow teachers.

I've been attending Harvest Yoga regularly for over 2 years now, even though I moved a little further away a year ago. I have practiced yoga for 20 years and used to teach it, and have a background in exercise science. I usually attend Rick's yoga/somatics classes and really enjoy them. I find him a great teacher; knowledgable, safe and professional with good instruction and guidance and a grounded and humorous approach. Physically the classes have helped to alleviate tension resulting from my work and prevent injury, although I particularly like the way they facilitate awareness, cultivating the meditative aspects of yoga. It is also a beautiful space, light, well-equipped and temperature controlled. I appreciate the easy payment options / flexible class pass too. Thanks Rick.

I have participated in Rick’s yoga classes for several years, over many seasons. From the outset, the venue is calming, amongst the tree tops, and welcoming. I might add that it smells wonderful! Rick is an excellent, gentle and experienced yoga teacher. He is encouraging and assists me within my limitations and gym injuries. I sincerely recommend Rick & Harvest Yoga.