Class Information
Information for new students
For new students, please take a look at our information below or get in touch if you have any questions.
We will soon be organising weekend workshops with visiting teachers. Workshops will be shown on our workshops page.
Preparing for class
What to wear
It is important you feel comfortable while doing yoga. So, something like a t-shirt and shorts or leggings is ideal. Yoga is always done in bare feet.
Equipment
The following equipment is recommended
1 yoga mat, 1 yoga belt, 2 blankets, 4 foam pads, 2 yoga bricks and 1 yoga bolster.
If this is a problem for anyone, please contact Margaret
Eating before a class
Yoga should be practised on an empty stomach, so try to leave about four hours between eating heavy meals and attending class. For light snacks and drinks, an hour should be enough.
Things to consider
Medical conditions
If you are worried about how a medical condition could affect you doing yoga, you may be surprised to find that most medical conditions can be accommodated, usually with some adjustments to the postures.
If you have a medical condition, please do let us know on your booking form. It is important we know about any medical conditions so that we can make sure your practice is done safely.
If you are seeing a doctor regularly, you may wish to ask for their advice first.
Impact on other types of exercise / sports
Yoga shouldn’t interfere with other sports. In fact, the good news is that it often makes you more effective in what you do.
Class Levels
General / Beginners
In a General/Beginners Class students will be taught a wide range of asanas and basic pranayama. Asanas are taught progressively to develop strength, stamina, balance and flexibility and to give a solid foundation for future practice. This level of class will help students build confidence if they are wanting to move to a General/Intermediate Class.
Classes will be suitable for different abilities as variations and alternatives can be given where appropriate.
General/Intermediate
General/Intermediate classes are more demanding than the General/Beginners classes, with more challenging asanas introduced. and studied in more detail to help give a greater understanding of the Iyengar method.
Inverted asanas will normally be included in the class but alternatives will be given.
At this level, students are encouraged to develop their own home practice.
Easy and Gentle
Postures are adjusted and helped by the use of props so that the individual needs of all students are addressed.
Restorative Workshops
These workshops are suitable for all students, including those students who are new to Iyengar Yoga.
Restorative poses can help promote and maintain good health, bringing deeper relaxation to both body and mind.
Yoga props may be used in these classes to help students stay longer in the postures. The props help to reduce strain, leading to deeper relaxation and allowing the breath to find a natural rhythm.
