Class Descriptions
Ashtanga Mysore (monthly bookings)
Ashtanga Yoga as traditionally practised in Mysore, India. Students move
through a flowing sequence of postures at their own pace with individual tuition
and hands-on adjustments.
Attend 3 or 6 times per week, starting at 6am with prior booking.
Beginners are requested to attend a Beginners Course, Ashtanga Led class or, with
some Ashtanga experience, a drop-in Mysore class (Thurs/Sun) to become familiar with
the practice. Sometimes we have room for a dedicated beginner in the morning program - contact us.
Note there are no weekday morning Mysore classes on the new and full moon.
Thursday 5:30pm and Sunday 7:30am are public drop-in if you have a current Ashtanga practice.
Ashtanga Led Class (drop-in)
This 1.5 hour guided class is an opportunity to deepen your practice and learn the correct vinyasa (breath-movement) system specific to the Primary Series of Ashtanga Yoga.
New students welcome, though previous participation in a beginners course is recommended.
Transition from Ashtanga led into Mysore style practice by attending the Thursday 5:30pm and Sunday 7:30am Mysore drop-in classes.
For current practitioners: this class is half primary - to Navasana.
Ashtanga Beginners Course (6 weeks)
This once-a-week class introduces you to the Ashtanga system as taught
by Sri K. Pattabhi Jois. It covers the dynamic sun salutes, standing and
seated postures, inverted postures, core muscular locks (bandhas) and active
breathing (ujjayi).
A good way to begin practicing Ashtanga yoga particularly as a prelude to Ashtanga Led classes.
Yoga for Parents (10 weeks)
An invigorating course for postnatal mothers and parents with young children, babies welcome.
Pregnancy / Prenatal Yoga Course (Mondays 10 weeks / Tues & Sat 6 weeks)
Pregnancy yoga prepares your body and mind for birth and beyond. Incorporating soothing stretches,
deep conscious breathing and meditation techniques. Taught by pre natal specialist teachers
See the pregnancy section for more information.
Postnatal Yoga Course
Following the birth of a baby, women need specialist care in order to work therapeutically,
develop core strength, regain the strength of the pelvic floor and to learn specific
breathing and relaxation exercises to adjust to their new role as a parent. We
recommend that women attend post natal yoga for a minnimum of 3 months before
renewing their pre-baby yoga practice.
See the pregnancy section for more information.
Kids Yoga Course (Thursday 10 weeks)
Yoga is a fun form of non-competitive, playful exercise that also teaches children much-needed tools for relaxation and concentration. Ages 3-11.
Vinyasa Class (drop-in)
A general yoga class based on the philosophy of vinyasa, meaning to link breath with movement.
Our vinyasa classes are dynamic and link postures together in a free flowing sequence.
All levels of students are welcome.
Beginners Vinyasa (Sunday 5:30pm) is directed towards new-comers to yoga or
those seeking a more accessible yoga experience. Advanced practitioners are welcome and will
appreciate the more subtle aspects of the class.
12:30pm weekday (Tues, [Wed - Yin Yoga], Thursday) lunch classes run for 45 minutes and cost $12.
Advanced Vinyasa (book-in course)
A dynamic class taught by Dr Jean Byrne for experienced students, yoga teacher trainees and yoga teachers. Bookings required
Core Yoga (drop-in)
A vinyasa style class with a focus on bandha and developing core strength. A perfect general class and suitable compliment to your usual Yoga practice.
Community Class (drop-in)
A Hatha Yoga class taught by our teachers-in-training. Offering unique sequencing and often multiple teacher trainees (assisted by a senior teacher) performing physical adjustments. 45 minutes. All levels of students welcome.
Yin Yoga (drop-in)
Yin Yoga focuses on exercising the deeper layers of the physical body, mainly the joints and connective tissues of the hips and lower back. In this quiet practice, your energy levels are restored as you move into stillness and relax into the postures. Yin yoga is a wonderful complement to your dynamic (Yang in nature) yoga practices, and can help to open the hips and create more mobility in the spine. All levels welcome. 12:30pm Wednesday lunch class runs for 45 minutes and costs $12.
Yin/Yang Yoga (drop-in)
Yin/Yang classes meld the philosophies of Yin and Yang (Vinyasa) yoga to create an energetically balanced practice. All levels welcome.
Restorative Yoga (drop-in)
Join us for a beautiful restorative yoga experience to help you relax and renew. A great way to get ready for your week. Perfect for those wishing to de-stress, undertake a gentler practice, meditate or have injuries. All welcome.