Dr. Anna Young-Ferris is a Vedic meditation teacher based on Sydney’s Northern Beaches, teaching primarily from her idyllic Studio Leela in Newport. Balancing life as a mum, corporate professional, business owner, academic and United Nations awardee for her pioneering work in conscious business and sustainability, Anna draws on over two decades of meditation experience to blend ancient Vedic wisdom with practical tools for modern living. She empowers students to cultivate calm, clarity, and resilience, while providing dedicated support to sustain your meditation practice.
Anna will be running 2 events at Alma Yoga:
Meditation workshop ~ Flow into Stillness ~ Sunday 3rd August 2:00-3:30pm
Vedic Meditation course ~ Friday 29th, Saturday 30th & Sunday 31st August
Anna offers an accessible, effortless technique to reduce stress, enhance focus, and reconnect with your true self. She looks forward to meeting and sharing these transformative practices with the vibrant Alma Yoga community, supporting your journey toward greater wellbeing and presence.
Flow into Stillness: Meditation for Yoga Lovers
Date: Sunday 3rd August 2:00-3:30pm
Join Vedic meditation teacher, Dr. Anna Young-Ferris for "Flow into Stillness: Meditation Mastery for Yoga Lovers," a 90-minute workshop designed to begin or re-inspire your meditation practice. This session introduces a simple, effortless meditation technique with scientifically proven benefits to reduce stress, promote inner peace, and enhance mental clarity. Anna shares practical insights on integrating meditation into the demands of modern life—including family, work, and study—while providing dedicated support to sustain your practice. You’ll learn about navigating common meditation challenges in a supportive learning environment. Suitable for beginners and seasoned meditators alike, this workshop offers a direct experience of meditation that will leave you feeling replenished and refreshed.
Cost: $59 pp (*special Alma Yoga price
Vedic Meditation Course for Busy Humans
Dates:
Fri 29 Aug 7.30-8.30pm
Sat 30 Aug 1.30-3.30pm
Sun 31 Aug 11-3.30pm (inc break)
Dr. Anna Young-Ferris’s Vedic Meditation course at Alma Yoga is a four-session (over 3 days) program designed for busy modern lives. You’ll learn an effortless, mantra-based technique rooted in a 5,000-year-old Indian tradition, tailored for busy humans balancing work, family, and daily demands. Across the sessions, Anna provides personal instruction, including a private mantra, and guides you in meditating amidst noise and distractions. The course covers the mind-body connection, stress release, and practical strategies for establishing a regular practice. Graduates become self-sufficient meditators, supported by ongoing community, follow-ups, and resources. This course empowers you to reduce stress, connect with your heart, and experience greater clarity and resilience.
Testimonial: “What a special community of people and what a strong meditation practice. I am obsessed - I have heard that meditation can change lives but it is amazing to see it change your own life. Anna is a wonderful teacher that is not only an inspiration in real life but a well of wisdom on embedding the practice into my busy life and translating ancient Vedic insights into everyday applications. I cannot recommend these practices highly enough!!” Darya
