Yoga is for every body. We offer a range of classes that align with three core levels of yoga practice.
Level 1: Beginner (Foundation)
For those new to yoga or Iyengar yoga
The classes are for total beginners who have never tried yoga, as well as those who have tried yoga but are new to Iyengar yoga. They teach foundational standing poses, seated poses and shoulderstand, before moving on to introduce preliminary backbends. Headstand preparation is introduced depending on student readiness. A great place for beginners to start and also suitable for existing students who want to refresh their understanding of the basics, or returning after a break.
Level 2: General
For students with some experience
These classes are for students with at least 6 to 12 months Iyengar yoga experience. They consolidate and build upon the Level 1 poses and introduce new ones including headstand, arm balances and back bends. Pranayama is also introduced. Many students find these classes sufficiently challenging to remain at this level for some years.
Level 3: Experienced
For students with at least 3 years Iyengar yoga experience and a regular practice
In this class students explore technique, sequencing, and timings across a broader range of standing poses, forward bends, twists, backbends, arm balances and inversions. The focus is on going deeper into the practice to develop greater sensitivity, connection and integration of mind, body and breath. Familiarity with, and regular practice of, inversions and backbends is essential.
To ensure our timetable provides plenty of options in time slots that work for our students we offer the following blended classes:
Level 1/2: Foundation-General
These mixed classes are open to beginners, as well as those with some experience.
Foundational poses are taught, with clear guidance. Those with more experience and ready for more challenge are extended. The teacher provides instructions, demonstrations and modifications suitable for the students attending. All students are encouraged to work to their capacity.
Level 1/2: Slow and Gentle
Suitable for older students, those returning after an injury or illness, or anyone wanting to work at a slower pace.
Here many of the asanas taught in Foundation and General classes are practiced in a slower and more gentle way. Sequences are designed to improve issues associated with aging such as general mobility, joint flexibility, posture, and balance. There is strong emphasis on poses to open the chest, nourish and support the nervous system and generate a sense of overall well-being. Modifications and props are provided to help students find stability, balance and space in each pose. The class size is limited to enable attention to individual needs.
Level 2/3: General-Experienced
A mixed class for General level students and more experienced practitioners.
These classes are an opportunity for General level students to step up and taste Experienced level practice.