Beginners
If you are new to yoga or unfamiliar with Iyengar yoga, then this class is for you.
The teacher will guide you progressively through poses (asanas) to develop your strength, stamina, balance, and flexibility. This will give you a sound grounding for your future practice.
Continuing Beginners
These classes are ideally for students who have received a grounding in our Beginners classes, but can be suitable for new students unable to attend Beginners.
They are also for anyone who prefers to consolidate their yoga practice at this level.
A range of poses will be taught to help improve your strength and stability.
General Moderately Paced
This class is for students who are older or have health problems which affect their yoga practice. It is also suitable for people who are recovering from illness or injury, or anyone who prefers to practise at their own pace.
Poses will be taught to help you improve posture and balance and gain strength and mobility.
Beginners over 55
These classes will follow similar principles to our Beginners classes, but will be a supportive, friendly space to practice with people of a similar age.
General Class
General classes are for students who have practised Iyengar yoga for 2 years or more or on the advice of their teacher.
A wider range of asanas will be taught, including helping you to learn and develop confidence in the inverted poses Sirsasana (headstand) and Sarvangasana (shoulder stand).
Teachers will offer variations or alternatives as appropriate for each student.
Intermediate
These classes are for experienced students with 3 years or more Iyengar yoga experience and practise at home between classes is recommended.
More demanding and complex asanas will be introduced, and pranayama (control of the breath) will be taught.
However, these classes are not about being able to do difficult asanas and variations or alternatives will be offered by the teacher.
Continuing Beginners Moderately Paced
This class is for new or continuing students or student returning after a break in their yoga practice who are older or have health problems which affect their yoga practice. It is also suitable for people who are recovering from illness or injury, or anyone who prefers to practise at their own pace.
Poses will be taught to help you improve posture and balance and gain strength and mobility.
Restorative
Unwind and reconnect in our Restorative Yoga class, a sanctuary to quietly conclude your week. Work with gentle Pranayama practices, preparing you to restore and realign amidst life's challenges. In this session, you will work with harmonising breath, body, and mind. You will be guided through restorative asanas, allowing a deep release of accumulated tension. Rejuvenate, nurturing a profound connection to self, equipped with invaluable tools for resilience in the midst of life's demands. At least a year’s experience of Iyengar Yoga is required to join this class.