Beginner’s Yoga Course
Your journey starts here
This introduction to hatha yoga course runs over four weeks, 90 minutes per class. The course is designed for absolute beginners and those looking to restart their practice or revise on the foundations of yoga. This is a great place to start if you’re not sure where to start!
Classes progressively build on each other and providing a gentle and accessible way to build strength, flexibility, and mindfulness.
The space offers a supportive and inclusive environment to help you feel confident on the mat, to practice in studio or in your own home.
In this course, you’ll:
Explore the basics of philosophy of yoga and practicing yoga in studios
Learn foundational yoga poses and proper alignment, including how to move in and out of poses safely
Explore simple breathing techniques to calm the mind and bring about focus
Experience sound healing and mantra in yoga
Develop a practice that nurtures your, mind, body and soul that you can use at any time
Learning the fundamentals of yoga and putting it into practice is both empowering and helps move us toward greater balance and well-being.
The cost for the course is $90 for the 4 classes and there are only 10 spaces available for each term. You can try your first class, obligation-free by paying a $25 deposit. If you want to continue with the course and complete the term, the balance is payable after completing the first class.
To sign up, please click on the booking button below
Late Registrations
If you’d like to attend the course after it’s started - please contact me by clicking the button below. Each class is charged at pro-rata basis to ensure you are only paying for the classes you attend.
Package
There’s also an option to buy a package of the 4-week beginner’s course and a one-on-one session for $150. This package gives you the opportunity to do the beginner’s course but also have a private session to discuss and explore your personal goals and any concerns you may have.
To purchase this package, please click on the button below
Cost
What do I need?
No pre-requisites are required or prior experience and all yoga equipment is provided. All you need is to bring yourself, some comfortable, light and stretchy clothes, an open mind and heart.
If you have any injuries, concerns or are pregnant - let your teacher know before the class.
Preparing for class
Bring a towel if you need to
If you have your own mat and feel more comfortable with your own mat - feel free to bring your own
a bottle of water
ensure you’re well hydrated before class
Make sure you eat no later than 2 hours before class, a lighter meal is more suitable for practising yoga
What to expect
In this course - we will explore an introduction to a broad range of practices in hatha yoga, including:
Sharing circles
The basics of yogic philosophy - we touch on what is yoga and where it comes from
The benefits of yoga
Practising yoga in studios - customs in yoga and how to move safely
Key foundational asana (poses) with attention to proper alignment and positioning
Body awareness and developing balance
The fundamentals of the breath in yoga and marrying the breath with movement
Mantras, mudras and integrating sound into yoga practices
Mindfulness and meditation
Students will get print outs to take home and practice their learnings at home.
How you might feel after
A regular yoga practice develops strength, flexibility, mindfulness, helps align our posture and balance. You might feel more calm, have better sleep, increased energy and an overall sense of wellbeing.
Why a beginner’s class?
To solidify your knowledge and give you confidence to practice in and out of class safely. A beginner’s class is a welcoming, supportive, compassionate space which gives you opportunities to ask questions and explore the modifications which are suitable to your body. In these classes, we go into more detail than an ordinary class, giving you a stronger foundation on yoga, alignment and awareness of your body, mind and breath.
Beginner’s classes are a perfect way to start a new, life-changing practice, meet like-minded individuals in your local community and experience transformation in your body and mind.