There are a number of different options available
to you as a new student, depending on your
experience level and your preferred approach to
learning.
Astanga Foundation Courses
Astanga Principles
Level 1 Astanga
Casual Classes
Individual Tuition
ASHTANGA FOUNDATION COURSE
Run over 6 weeks, the Astanga Foundation Course will take you step by step through the basics of Astanga yoga and the universal principals of alignment of Anusara yoga. This is an good starting point if you like a course structure.
An alternative approach is to come to the Level 1 Ashtanga or OPEN classes - you can attend an Ashtanga principles class later to work on the refinement or take a Foundation course if it is too hard.
The Foundation Course Classes are held on Tuesday and Thursday nights 8.30-9.30 p.m., and on Saturday mornings 8.45-9.45 a.m.
The next Foundation course dates can be found here.
The course will cost you $125 if you attend one class a week or $210 for two classes a week 0r $245 for three classes a week.(This price includes a yoga mat - you can deduct $25 if you have one already)
We recommend a minimum of two classes a week for maximum benefit.
You will need to pay a $50 deposit with the balance payable at the first class.
Call us on 9555-7544 to book your place or send us an email
Run over 6 weeks, the Astanga Foundation Course will take you step by step through the basics of Astanga yoga and the universal principals of alignment of Anusara yoga. This is an good starting point if you like a course structure.
An alternative approach is to come to the Level 1 Ashtanga or OPEN classes - you can attend an Ashtanga principles class later to work on the refinement or take a Foundation course if it is too hard.
The Foundation Course Classes are held on Tuesday and Thursday nights 8.30-9.30 p.m., and on Saturday mornings 8.45-9.45 a.m.
The next Foundation course dates can be found here.
The course will cost you $125 if you attend one class a week or $210 for two classes a week 0r $245 for three classes a week.(This price includes a yoga mat - you can deduct $25 if you have one already)
We recommend a minimum of two classes a week for maximum benefit.
You will need to pay a $50 deposit with the balance payable at the first class.
Call us on 9555-7544 to book your place or send us an email
ASHTANGA
PRINCIPLES CLASS
Refine and deepen your practice
As yoga has become more popular a lot of the growth has come from exercise or stretching style classes re-badged as yoga. While there are many valid approaches to yoga, real yoga uses your body and breath to train your mind so that you can discover and express your unique self..
In this 2 hour class we break down and practice the principles that we use in our yoga classes to capture the power that yoga has to offer.
These include:
Alignment, Awareness, Attitude, Action. The primary and support Bandhas, the breathing method, the foundation, focal points. Connecting to and moving from the centre, creating stability without strain, expansion and relaxation without collapsing, spirals, loops, muscle and organic energy, balance and transformation. Developing and working from the "witnessing state", observation and connection vs doing, an experimental attitude, the principles of dynamic meditation.
These are the same principles we teach in the foundation course.
The class runs from 2.00-4.00 p.m. on the Saturday afternoon immediately preceding the start of 6 week level one Astanga and Astanga Foundation yoga courses.
The class costs $20.
Call us on 9555-7544 to book your place or send us an email
Refine and deepen your practice
As yoga has become more popular a lot of the growth has come from exercise or stretching style classes re-badged as yoga. While there are many valid approaches to yoga, real yoga uses your body and breath to train your mind so that you can discover and express your unique self..
In this 2 hour class we break down and practice the principles that we use in our yoga classes to capture the power that yoga has to offer.
These include:
Alignment, Awareness, Attitude, Action. The primary and support Bandhas, the breathing method, the foundation, focal points. Connecting to and moving from the centre, creating stability without strain, expansion and relaxation without collapsing, spirals, loops, muscle and organic energy, balance and transformation. Developing and working from the "witnessing state", observation and connection vs doing, an experimental attitude, the principles of dynamic meditation.
These are the same principles we teach in the foundation course.
The class runs from 2.00-4.00 p.m. on the Saturday afternoon immediately preceding the start of 6 week level one Astanga and Astanga Foundation yoga courses.
The class costs $20.
Call us on 9555-7544 to book your place or send us an email
LEVEL 1 ASHTANGA
This is the general level of class we teach at The Yoga Place.
Our philosophy, in the tradition of Krishnamacharya in his later years, is that yoga should be adapted to the needs and capabilities of the students and not the other way around. With this spirit we teach the class with variations and adaptations and encourage students to work with awareness in a way that honours where they are at that creates space, freedom, and a feeling of lightness, energy and balance.
You can start at any time.
Beginners and new students are welcome and we hold regular ashtanga principles classes as an alternative and/or complimentary way to deepen the practice. For beginners who prefer a structured course approach we also have 6 week Ashtanga Foundation courses.
You can attend and pay for this class casually (cash, tickets, membership) or in six week blocks. Some students prefer this method because it helps them with commitment and structure. The dates of the blocks are on the courses page (you can still start at any time if you wish to pay this way).
Mats are available for $25.
Call us on 9555-7544 if you have any questions or send us an email
This is the general level of class we teach at The Yoga Place.
Our philosophy, in the tradition of Krishnamacharya in his later years, is that yoga should be adapted to the needs and capabilities of the students and not the other way around. With this spirit we teach the class with variations and adaptations and encourage students to work with awareness in a way that honours where they are at that creates space, freedom, and a feeling of lightness, energy and balance.
You can start at any time.
Beginners and new students are welcome and we hold regular ashtanga principles classes as an alternative and/or complimentary way to deepen the practice. For beginners who prefer a structured course approach we also have 6 week Ashtanga Foundation courses.
You can attend and pay for this class casually (cash, tickets, membership) or in six week blocks. Some students prefer this method because it helps them with commitment and structure. The dates of the blocks are on the courses page (you can still start at any time if you wish to pay this way).
Mats are available for $25.
Call us on 9555-7544 if you have any questions or send us an email
CASUAL
ATTENDANCE
You can attend any of our classes except the Ashtanga Foundation course on a casual basis assuming there is space.
Take advantage of our special offer to new students - $20 for unlimited classes for one week to try your options and feel the benefits!
Wear something easy to move in and bring water and a towel if you sweat a lot. You can use one of our mats for your first week if you don't have one.
Check out the timetable for a time that suits you.
You can attend any of our classes except the Ashtanga Foundation course on a casual basis assuming there is space.
Take advantage of our special offer to new students - $20 for unlimited classes for one week to try your options and feel the benefits!
Wear something easy to move in and bring water and a towel if you sweat a lot. You can use one of our mats for your first week if you don't have one.
Check out the timetable for a time that suits you.
ONE ON
ONE
Yoga was traditionally taught one to one with practices tailored to individual needs.
If you are looking to deepen your practice or work on specific issues, you may want to take this option.
These sessions may include Ayurvedic advice if you are open to it.
A one hour session costs $100.
Call us on 9555-7544 to make an enquiry, or booking or send us an email
Yoga was traditionally taught one to one with practices tailored to individual needs.
If you are looking to deepen your practice or work on specific issues, you may want to take this option.
These sessions may include Ayurvedic advice if you are open to it.
A one hour session costs $100.
Call us on 9555-7544 to make an enquiry, or booking or send us an email