Downward Facing Dog, or Adho Mukha Svanasana, is one of the most familiar poses in yoga — a steady, energising shape that helps us feel both grounded and uplifted. We meet this pose often in our hot and vinyasa classes because it builds strength, lengthens the entire body, and creates a calming rhythm in our breath.

Fundamentals of the pose

Downward Facing Dog helps us strengthen our arms, shoulders, and upper back while lengthening the hamstrings, calves, and spine. As we settle into the pose, we feel how it creates space through the sides of the body and ease through the back. Because the head is gently lowered below the heart, the pose also has a soothing, steadying effect on the nervous system, helping us focus, reset, and soften mental tension.

How to practise it

We begin on hands and knees, spreading the fingers wide and pressing evenly through the palms. As we lift the hips, we gently straighten the legs — or keep a soft bend if the hamstrings feel tight. We reach the sit bones up and back, letting the spine lengthen naturally as the heels move toward (but don’t need to reach) the floor. We allow the neck to soften, the shoulders to broaden, and the breath to stay smooth and steady. If the pose feels intense, we can bend the knees or take a moment in Child’s Pose before returning.

Why it matters

Downward Facing Dog reminds us that effort and ease can flow together. As we ground through the hands and feet while lifting through the hips, we experience a sense of balance, stability, and openness. It’s a pose that helps us reconnect with our breath, reset our energy, and find clarity — both on the mat and in the moments that follow.

Warrior II Pose - Virabhadrasana II - is named after Virabhadra, a legendary and heroic warrior created by the god Shiva. It is a pose symbolising stability and strength. A foundational pose in several of our hot classes and vinyasa flow classes that gives you endurance and releases tension by opening the hips and focusing attention on the breath and body.

Principles of the pose

Given it is named as a Warrior Pose, it should be unsurprising that this pose can require us to find strength. What may be surprising is that we often truly find the pose when we match this with openness and quiet at the same time. By holding a lunge we require our legs to build endurance, however to be low in that seat we must also release the hips to do so. Our arms are energetic, extending outwards to expand the chest; yet the shoulders should strive to stay subtle and maintain a sense of being unconstrained.

This exercise also teaches us to focus our gaze and breathe, allowing us to release what may distract us from the here and now.

How to practice it

We start in a broad stance, turning our front foot slightly forward and our back foot slightly turned in. As we lower into our front knee, we allow it to track softly over our front ankle while pressing solidly into the outer edge of our back foot. We reach our arms out in opposite directions, keeping our shoulders loose and our chest open. We also bring our gaze softly down onto our front fingertips while breathing steadily. 

Why it Matters

Warrior II teaches us how to feel strong without being hard, focused without forcing. As we ground down through the soles of the feet and open the chest, we tap into a spirit of courage and calm. This is a pose that reminds us that we can feel strong while simultaneously being at ease, a message that often serves us well after we leave the studio.

Revolved Triangle Pose, or Parivrtta Trikonasana, is a grounding standing posture that blends strength, stability, and mindful focus. This is a regular, fundamental pose in many of our hot and vinyasa yoga classes to build energy and improve balance, it offers a deep twist that benefits both the body and mind.

Fundamentals of the pose

This pose helps us strengthen our legs, wake up our core, and open through the hamstrings and outer hips. As we move into the gentle spinal twist, we release tension through the back while supporting healthy digestion and better posture. And because Revolved Triangle Pose invites us to slow our breathing and stay mindful, it becomes a beautiful way to improve concentration and clear mental clutter.

How to practise it

We begin in a comfortable wide stance, turning our back foot slightly in. We keep our legs strong as we hinge forward over the front leg, then rotate from the mid-spine, reaching the opposite arm toward the sky. As we move, we try to keep both sides of the waist long and our breath smooth. And if the floor feels far away, we simply place our lower hand on a block - this small support can make the pose not only much more accessible but can actually help us find better integrity in both balance and a deeper twist.

Why it matters

Revolved Triangle reminds us that strength doesn’t have to feel forceful. With each breath, you ground through your feet while gently opening through the torso, inviting a sense of clarity and spaciousness. It’s a pose that encourages patience, presence, and a soft kind of determination - qualities that often follow you off the mat as well.

The holidays are brighter when we share something meaningful. This Christmas, give (and receive!) the gift of movement, calm, and connection. All our festive passes come with bonus time for you and guest passes to share with friends and family.

✨ Membership Specials✨

🌟 Dedicated Yogi Membership

$35/wk regular • $28/wk concession

+ Over 1 Month Free

Unlimited yoga all year, member perks, online access and a guest pass every two weeks. Your best value if you practise twice a week or more.

🎁 Flexi Yogi Membership

$40/wk regular • $32/wk concession

+ Over 1 Week Free Every 3 Months

Unlimited classes with total flexibility, member perks, online access and regular guest passes. Perfect if you love variety and freedom.

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🎉 12-Month Unlimited — Best Value

$1650 regular • $1320 concession

+ 1 Bonus Month + 12 Guest Passes

A full year of unlimited classes, discounts, pause options and On Demand access. Payment plans available.

🔔 3-Month Unlimited

$575 regular • $460 concession

+ Bonus 2 Weeks + 3 Guest Passes

A full season of yoga to build consistency and feel amazing through summer.

🕯️ 1-Month Unlimited

$240 regular • $192 concession

+ Bonus 5 Days + 1 Guest Pass

A beautiful way to boost your practice over the holidays.

🎄 Festive Class Packs

🎄 30 Fusion Flexi Pass

$595 for 36 classes total

+ Bonus 6 Classes

Our biggest, most flexible pack—valid for 12 months and fully shareable with family and friends. Payment plans available.

🎁 10 Class Pass

$225 regular • $180 concession for 13 total classes

+ Bonus 3 Classes

Perfect for practising once or twice a week over summer—flexible, easy, and great value.

❤️ From our yogafusion family to yours

Wishing you a month filled with energy, strength and connection—on and off the mat.

Warmest wishes,

Amy, Simon and the yogafusion team

Join Us for Free Christmas Classes This Thursday 🎄

We’d love to celebrate the season with you! This Thursday at 6:15pm, we’re offering two completely free classes — a Vinyasa Flow and a nourishing Yin session. Choose the practice that feels right for you, or bring a friend and come to our Adelaide yoga studio to try something new together.

Afterwards, stay for drinks, nibbles, and relaxed catch-ups. It’s a beautiful chance to connect with our community off the mat, share a few laughs, and settle into the festive spirit.

We can’t wait to see you there and enjoy an evening of movement, warmth, and good company. ✨

Sunday, 14th of December at 2pm

You Are Enough. Not someday. Not if you try harder. Right Now.

You Are Enough is a powerful 9D Somatic Breathwork journey that guides you back to the undeniable truth of who you are-whole, worthy, and complete. This is for the ones tired of chasing approval, carrying the weight of inner criticism, and living by someone else's standards.

Through dynamic breath patterns, immersive 9D soundscapes, empowering visualizations, and potent affirmations, you'll strip away outdated narratives and dissolve the self-doubt that's been holding you back.

This isn't about fixing you-because you're not broken. It's about remembering your power and reclaiming your inherent worth.

As you breathe deeper, you'll experience emotional release, reconnect with your inner strength, and awaken to the truth that you are already enough. You'll move through a cathartic scream-clearing the static

-and land in a gentle integration phase that anchors this knowing deep into your system.

This isn't just breathwork. It's an awakening. A bold return to the real you-capable, worthy, and ready to stand in your power. 

Price: $66

12 Month Yogis & Concession receive 10% discount

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We’re so excited to invite you to The Retreat — a nourishing, soul-replenishing escape designed to give you space, presence, and purpose.

Join Simon & Kate and step away from the noise of everyday life.

When: Sun 23 Aug – Sat 29 Aug (6 nights)

Where: A peaceful, nature-rich haven in the Noosa Hinterland, QLD

What to Expect

Daily Practice

• Morning Vinyasa to awaken and energise

• Afternoon flow to build strength and connection

• Evening restorative Yin to unwind and integrate

Workshops & Reflection

• Workshops to explore foundational postures in depth

• Guided, open sessions exploring yoga philosophy and tradition

• Reflective, meaningful, and designed to deepen your practice.

Rest & Renewal

• Plenty of spacious downtime: wander, journal, nap, or simply be.

• Enjoy a relaxed group outing to the Eumundi markets.

• Unwind in the magnesium pool or steam room.

Nourishment

• All meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner) are lovingly prepared by a professional caterer to support your vitality and calm.

• Can be adapted to dietary requirements

Saturday, 15th of November at 3pm

Life piles up. Pressure, fatigue, emotional weight-it builds until you feel like you're dragging chains. Full Reset is where you cut them loose.

This 9D breathwork journey is a full-system reboot for anyone ready to release emotional exhaustion, break free from old programming, and reclaim their vitality. You'll move through the raw terrain of acceptance, forgiveness, courage, and gratitude-shedding the weight that's been holding you back and breathing life back into your system.

Deep circular breathing fuels the release. Multiple breath holds punctuate the process, creating space to integrate and reclaim. And at minute 46, a powerful scream tears through the stagnation-burning down the old to make room for the new.

This isn't just a reset. It's a rebirth. You'll walk away lighter, clearer, and recharged, ready to move through life with unapologetic resilience and purpose. Full Reset clears the static and brings you back to yourself

—vibrant, powerful, and ready for what's next.

Price: $66

12 Month Yogis & Concession receive 10% discount

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As the seasons shift, take time to reconnect - with your body, your breath, and your practice. Spring into Summer is a mindful 30-day journey to move with intention, build consistency, and feel your best

Join us for a month of yoga to awaken energy, restore balance, and inspire ease. This month, we’re offering a special 30-day pass for just $169 - but you’re always welcome to join with any membership/pass that suits you!

Wherever you are in your practice, this is your invitation to begin again.

30 Day Special Offer Available Here

Sun, November 23, 2025

We are excited to invite you to our workshop that beautifully combines the calming practices of Yin Yoga, Acupressure, Nidra, and the soothing sounds of Crystal Bowls.

Embrace the Season of Change

Summer marks the end of a cycle, a time to slow down and turn inward. It’s a season for gratitude, reflection, and making space for new beginnings. This workshop is designed to help you strengthen your immune system in preparation for winter while tapping into your inner wisdom.

Price: $70

Early Bird (before 31st of October): Use code EARLY_ACUPRESSURE for 10% off

12 Month Yogis and Concession 10% Discount

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