Brisbane Yoga fest 09

This weekend we went to the Brisbane Yoga Fest.

This is the third year of the grass-roots, community event organised by Jonathan Murphy and his partner Tanya. We've participated each of those years, and watched as the festival has grown in scope.

(Apologies for the photos - I'm not such a good photographer. Sound is more my thing)

For the last two years it's been held at the Old Museum in Bowen Hills, a wonderful piece of architecture:

This year we didn't have a yoga stand, as our underground studio (aka: our house) is already at capacity with 12-16 people coming to the evening classes. Adina-lila and Prema Yogi organized a prasadam stall. The piping hot soy chai and vegan gluten-free carob muffins were a big hit with the punters after the chai tent wallahs cancelled due to sickness (Oink oink).

Here's a shot of Brian, an Atma old-timer from when we first started in 2004, helping out:

Bhakta Leonardo serving out:

I got there at 2pm, as Param and I had to teach three classes at the temple in the morning. Param taught a class at Yogafest at 3pm. This year there were three studios with classes going all day. Param had about 100 people for her class. Afterwards a bunch of people asked her where she teaches. She had to tell them: "Nowhere!". Those who know, know... ;-)

There were a number of stalls around on the grass outside the Museum:

I made an appearance at the Fusion Hot Yoga stall to sign autographs:

I got totally soaked and frozen riding my scooter home from the temple before coming to Yogafest, but that was a brief 30 minute shower in an otherwise clear, sunny autumn day in Brisbane:

Here's a shot of the sky at around 5pm, which is sunset here at the moment:

Here's a close up of the green bin in that picture:

A beautifully clear, full moon night: