BEGINNER’S YOGA COURSE

This popular 8 week course is for those new to yoga, continuing with this class, or wanting to refresh their practice after a long absence of attending classes.

The step-by-step instruction and demonstrations of the foundational asanas, and introduction to breath awareness and relaxation techniques will boost your  well being and confidence.

The course is regularly held on a Tuesday evening and conducted be a senior highly trained Iyengar teacher Wendy Samek.

At completion, students often repeat another Beginner’s course or move into a Level 1 class. Speak to your teacher if you are unsure as to what to do. Please wear comfortable free to move in clothes. We practice with bare feet.

These classes are not open for casual attendance.
To secure your place you need to pay in advance.

LEVEL 1

For those who  have some previous experience of yoga and wish to develop their practice in both the postures, breathing, relaxation and stress management.  Tessa Wright is an experienced, creative and innovative and teacher.  No need to book just come along.

LEVEL 2

12 months experience of yoga is recommended.

A  class with Wendy Samek, senior teacher and principal teacher at Om Yoga. Deepen your passion and learn the many different variations and sequences. Inverted poses are taught with the opportunity to lengthen the holding of asana and to refine technique. Pranayama  and breath awareness skills are practised  and time is given to deepen understanding of  the eight fold path of yoga and it’s ancient philosophy.

The use of props is further explored to increase awareness of the structural alignment of the physical body. 

EARLY SUNRISE YOGA

A shorter class with popular teacher Scott Nailer. Greet the beginning of the day with a dynamic and well balanced class to set you up for the day.

Suitable for all people and all ages.  Arm yourself against winter colds and chills with oncoming winter and improve your stamina and resilience. 

PRIVATE CLASS

One on One tuition.

Helpful after surgery, illness or a long repetitive injury, anxiety and depression. 

Contact us to discuss your questions and make a time to do this for yourself.

PRENATAL YOGA

Classes are held on Saturday mornings at 10am – 11.30am with Wendy Samek, highly experienced prenatal yoga teacher, child birth educator and doula.  

The benefits in attending these special classes in a comforting safe environment will  provide valuable support and information to assist your pregnancy and birth. Clear and concise instruction is given to the importance of good postural alignment and by practising the many asanas to maintain a healthy, mobile and pain free body, you are protecting yourself and your baby’s wellbeing in the womb.  

You will be guided in pranayama, involving deep rhythmic Ujjayi breathing to practice for birth. This improves your respiratory capacity progressively,  and has a calming effect on your nervous system and increases willpower. Over the duration of attending classes you will gain a deeper understanding of the body/mind and its particular needs in the childbearing year.

You will be offered alternative poses and guided in the  use of props depending on your stage of pregnancy. The classes are entirely suitable and safe for all to attend, whether or not you have previous yoga experience or, are new to yoga. Birthing skills and group discussion are a part of each class. These classes will greatly assist you and your partner in gaining confidence for labour and birth and parenting.

We continually receive heartfelt testimonials from previous women attendees on their positive birth experiences and friendships and bonding that were formed in prenatal yoga are ongoing, sometimes decades later, and deeply sustaining.

PARENTS and BABIES YOGA CLASS (Post Natal)

Class is conducted on Tuesday 11am-12.30pm with Melissa Oliver.

The classes focus on strengthening pelvic floor muscles after the child-bearing year and regaining upper back and shoulder mobility due to feeding and caring for your baby.  

The safe space and time will provide a valuable opportunity for new parents and their babies to connect and share this time in their lives.

Prams welcome inside. Bookings essential.

TIMETABLE
CLASS FEES
SUGGESTIONS FOR YOU TO GAIN THE BEST EXPERIENCE FROM YOUR YOGA CLASS

 

  • Try to not eat for at least 2 hours before arrival
  • Wear comfortable clothing that is neither restrictive nor baggy
  • We practice yoga in bare feet – please leave your shoes at the entrance
  • Come well hydrated as drinking water during the class is not recommended
  • Please advise the teacher if you are menstruating, as certain poses may not be suitable for you, and if you have any physical restrictions or medical conditions speak to the teacher prior to the start
  • Try to come perfume free as some students have allergies
  • Attending regularly once or twice a week is ideal and you should progress rapidly and enjoy the benefits so that when you become more familiar and confident with the poses you may wish to practice at home
  • Please arrive at least 5 mins before your class. If you happen to arrive late please wait quietly until the beginning welcome chant is finished – you are welcome to set up your mat and find props that you need after the chant is finished
  • If you need to leave early before the class ends, please leave prior to savasana (relaxation) and make sure that you take at least a few minutes on your own in a quiet resting pose so that you can ground yourself before you leave
  • Turn off your mobile phone!