Become You is a pathway to holistic wellness based on the philosophy & practices of YOGA.
Intended to inspire you to on an experiential journey of inner exploration and Self-discovery.
Combining philosophy, knowledge and practices from the Vedic yoga tradition, the source of cosmic law from where the teachings of yoga, meditation & ayurveda emante, with modern health science, nutrition and psychotherapeutic principles
Become You offers the sincere seeker a pathway to Being, Becoming and Belonging in the world
The Way of the Yogi as a 'Householder’(grihasta).
Through integration of body, mind and soul, with environment, community and cosmos. Avril offers holistic spiritual teachings and practices bridging toghether ancient wisdom within a modern context to support and empower you to discover your true nature that allows for your authentic Self to unfold and Become You.
Being ~ experiencing a state of union with our higher and cosmic Self
Becoming ~ the process of individuation, knowing your true nature and divine essence
Belonging ~ understanding the interconnectedness of all, totality as one indivisable whole consciousness.
"The priviledge of a lifetime is to BECOME who you truly are”
~ C.G.Jung
The teachings and pratices of the Become YOU Program is based on the following four pillars:
IDENTITY
PURPOSE
COMMUNITY
SERVICE
Let me support & empower you on your journey to discover your authentic self, develop your unique gifts and find your life’s purpose and create a healthy, happy life that contributes to your relationships & community, serving to make the world a better place.
Ways to Work with Avril
HOLISTIC COUNSELLING & PSYCHOTHERAPY
Avril’s counselling approach is holistic, humanisitc, person centered, integrative & spiritual.
She combines Vedic wisdom, yoga, pranayama (yogic breathwork) & meditation in her clinical therapeutic work. Avril consults from Melbourne Integrated Therapies in Thornbury.
YOGA
As a Yoga teacher, Avril teaches yoga as a pathway to Self-realisation (Vedanta) and considers this her highest calling. She offers individual & group sessions and teaches regular in studio classes at
Kundalini House, North Fitzroy
&
The Open Space, Abbotsford
Avril offers a FREE COMMUNITY MEDITATION Session on Saturdays from 8 - 8:45AM
VEDIC MEDITATION
Avril is a teacher and initiator of Shakti Mantra Meditation, offering personal mantra initiation
RETREATS & WORKSHOPS
Avril offers a Retreat to Sri Lanka each year, Sri Lanka is where she was born & raised.
And Vedic Meditation & Rounding Retreats in Melbourne, Australia.
THE RENAISSNACE WOMAN’S CIRCLE
Avril created the Renaissance Woman’s Circle in 2019 to cultivate a spiritual community and has been offering regular events & gatherings to support & empower women on their spiritual journey.
The annual winter solstice fire ceremony is a highlight for this group.
“Just like the element gold that can be shaped and crafted into numerous oranments and objects and still retains its essenstial qualities, we too are made of the same single substance - consciousness. Our goal is to realise this and to Become fully conscious Beings and to Remember that we Belong together, as one”.
~ Avril Bastiansz’
