Yoga Classes

How to get started

•  Yoga class passes can be purchased prior to arriving at yoga class (see shop). We only accept cash or cheques for payments made in class.
• Choose a yoga class from the timetable. It is required that you arrive 15—20 minutes early to your first class.
• Bookings are not necessary. Classes are ongoing throughout the year (including public and school holidays), so you can start anytime.
• Advise the teacher of any current physical problems, changes to health status or injuries before class starts.
• If you're pregnant please contact us first before attending any yoga class to discuss the suitability of these yoga classes with a teacher.
• Wear comfortable, non-restrictive clothing. Be prepared to perspire, and bring a towel.
• Please bring your own yoga mat if you have one. A range of quality yoga mats are available for purchase or for hire ($5).
• Switch mobile phones off before entering the class.
• We do not offer a trial yoga class or a casual yoga class rate for attendance except for interstate/overseas visitors.

Step 1 Class

Begins the journey of the Ashtanga Yoga practice.

 This is a guided class designed to introduce newcomers to ashtanga yoga. The purpose of our step 1 class is to establish important fundamentals of ashtanga yoga. Even if you have experience in other styles of yoga, it’s important to begin here, in order to learn the initial sequencing of postures, the vinyasa method, ujjayi breathing and bandhas.

Whilst we do encourage a reasonable level of fitness, you need not be strong or flexible to begin - we'll show you how. You are required to be able to move with ease from a standing to a sitting position.

Step 1 students are required to have an 8 class pass.

"The correct preparation for any journey is all important"

Step 2 Class

This is a more energetic class than step 1, suitable only for those with no history of injuries and who are familiar with the principles of ashtanga yoga as taught in our step 1 class. Participants must be in good health, be fit and able to move with ease from standing to sitting positions. It is required that all students attend our step 1 class at least once before commencing step 2 class. Attendance at step 2 class is not required before attending the mysore classes. However once commenced, the step 2 class format must be committed to memory before attending mysore classes. This class is not suitable for pregnant women.

Step 2 students are required to have an 8 class pass.

Mysore Style Class

Continuing the journey - the traditional class format for developing a real yoga practice.

Pre-requisite: your ability to memorise and work through either the ashtanga yoga shala step 1 or step 2 sequence. There are thus two entry options into the mysore style classes:

1. attend step1 class (understand principles and memorise this sequence) then commence mysore style classes or
2. attend step 1 class (understand principles), begin step 2 class (understand principles and memorise sequence), attend mysore classes.

Mysore Style is a self-paced class which continues on from Step 1. Here students with varying ranges of experience practise together, demonstrating regular and committed yoga practise and their ability to integrate new instructions under the guidance and encouragement of the teacher.

This is the traditional class format and the most effective method for developing a yoga practice.

There are various class passes available to our mysore style students depending on frequency of attendance.

Click here for Yoga Class Payment Options.

Class Timetable

Location

All classes are conducted at the -

Neal Macrossan Hall,
10 Moreton Street,
Paddington,
Brisbane, QLD

To enter the hall walk through the front green gate and come up the steps at the side of the hall (see the photo to the right).

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Parking

There’s always plenty of street parking, 7 days a week. on game days at the nearby suncorp stadium, observe the special 2 hour parking zones provided by council for yoga classes.