Beginners

 

We have various options if you are a beginner to yoga. For general background information on yoga, please see our Questions section. There are different types and styles of classes you can try. The first thing we would advise is to read about the different styles of yoga and the different teachers to get a feel of the various options. Yoga styles vary a lot, so think about your own needs and what you are looking for from a class. The first and best option if you are a total beginner would be to attend our:

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Introduction to Yoga Workshop

in this workshop we talk about what yoga involves, where it comes from and the different styles, and we teach 3 short classes of Hatha, Astanga and Iyengar yoga, to give you a feel for the various classes on offer. There is lots of time for questions, and time at the end for us to advise you individually on the best classes you can come to. These workshops run on weekends every month or two – check the workshop section for information.

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Beginners Courses

We have regular beginners courses in astanga vinyasa yoga. These courses are suitable for complete beginners, or for people who have practised other styles of yoga but not astanga. Bear in mind that astanga is a very strong physical form of Yoga

We run Hatha yoga beginners courses. Hatha yoga is generally more gentle that astanga.
The next course is running on Thursday evenings starting in September. 
Check courses section for full details

Check our courses section for details on all beginners courses.

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Drop-in classes

There are a number of regular drop-in classes which you can attend as a beginner.

The following drop-in Hatha yoga classes are specifically for beginners:

Sunday 10.00-11.00am - Freddie
Tuesday 6.30-7.30pm - Marie-Flore

The following are gentle hatha yoga classes also suitable for beginners:
Friday 6.30-7.30pm – Steve

Tessa’s Iyengar class is suitable for a beginner to Iyengar Yoga to attend :

Friday 10.00-11.30am – Tessa

Any astanga self-practice class is suitable for beginners – please call Nigel if you are thinking about coming to a self-practice class as a beginner.

If you are in any doubt about which class to attend as a beginner please contact us and we will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

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