Welcome to Maitri Studio Brighton
with Freya Bennett-Overstall
Maitri is a sanskrit word that translates as unconditional friendliness or loving-kindness. Maitri Studio Brighton is located in Bayside Melbourne, Australia. You can come to practise with Freya here, online via her 'live' Insight Timer and video recordings, or at one of her retreat offerings.
Studio Schedule For Term 1
Term 1: 31st January - 4th April 2025
Mondays -
Private Sessions
Tuesdays -
9:30 - 10:30am Beginner's FeetUp (starting on 11th March)
11 - 12pm Advanced FeetUp Fun
Wednesdays -
Closed
Thursdays -
9:15 - 10:15 am YOQI Qigong (fortnightly)
Fridays -
9:30 - 10:30 am Yin Yoga & Meditation
Please note there will be no classes whilst Freya is in Thailand 25/2 - 9/3/25.
Small Private Studio
Mats, massage balls, bolsters, blocks and FeetUP trainers are provided. Please bring your own large pillowcase, and snuggly blanket. If you are without any of these please let Freya know so she can provide some.
Herbal Tea With Each Class
We start each class connecting over a cup of Living Koko cacao husk tea. Depending on the season, there may be added accents of cinnamon, cloves, tumeric, or mint.
The Gift
The Gift is one of our favourite poses during FeetUP Fun classes. You can find more information on the PRACTICE page (link button below).
I acknowledge and thank the traditional custodians of the lands, oceans and water ways on which we practice on and near to at Maitri Studio Brighton, the Boon Warrung / Bunurong peoples of the Kulin Nation.