React or Respond?

The Art of Yogic Response: A Yoga Philosophy Workshop

We all know that moment: a sharp comment, a stressful situation, an unexpected setback… and suddenly, we’ve reacted before we’ve even had a chance to think.

But what if there was another way?

Yoga offers a powerful invitation to create space between what happens and how we respond.

In this 75-minute workshop, we’ll explore how our habitual reactions, emotional patterns, and perceptions influence the way we meet life, and how we can cultivate greater awareness and choice.

This isn’t about suppressing emotions or never reacting. It’s about learning to notice what arises and choose how we respond.

What We'll Explore

• Why we react automatically

• The kleśas (the mental patterns that cloud clear seeing) and how they shape perception

• The space between stimulus and response

• Responding consciously vs. suppressing emotion

• Bringing this awareness into daily life

Through philosophy, discussion, breath awareness, meditation, and gentle movement, you’ll have the opportunity to experience these teachings for yourself, not simply learn about them.

🌿 Tea and a quiet moment to settle in are also part of the experience.

All levels are welcome. No previous yoga or philosophy experience is needed.

Workshop Details

Day: Saturday, 26 September 2026
Time: 1:00pm | 75 minutes
Location: Darwin Studio

$35 Drop-In | Members receive a further discount at checkout.

About the teacher: Ryoko Jones is a dedicated Ashtanga yoga and chanting teacher who lived in India to study this ancient practice in depth. These precious teachings were passed down to her by her teachers (Dr. Vijaya Manja, Sindhoora R, and Mohan Raj Krishnamurthy) through their lineage of teachers.