New to Yoga?
New to Yoga?
Getting started with Iyengar Yoga
Beginners are always welcome at Yoga On Tay!
You are very welcome to join any Block of classes advertised as Level 1, General or Gentle. These classes cover a variety of poses: standing, sitting, twisting, sometimes flowing and fast moving and at other times we practice in a more restorative way, but always sequenced well as this is a unique feature of Iyengar yoga. Props may be used to help overcome difficulty with a pose or to make it more challenging and therefore develop our intelligence of the pose.
Please note Level the 2 class requires 2 years experience and a 3-5 min shoulder stand so is not suitable for beginners.
Note that you will be asked to register as a member before you first book, and you will need to complete a health declaration form before coming to your first class.
"I have tried yoga a number of times in the past and I really think this was the best class I’ve ever done. Julie’s way of explaining how each part of the body should be positioned in relation to everything else was really helpful."
Basic Yoga Kit
Iyengar yoga typically uses many props, as shown in the photo, either to help you in your practice by taking strain off a pose or to encourage the right action in a pose. In addition to your mat a basic yoga kit comprises 4 blocks, 2 bricks a belt and a blanket.
In the first place Julie can lend you basic props but once you have attended class for a few weeks and feel you'd like to continue then she asks that you get your own.
Please bring your own mat. If you are new to yoga Julie can loan you kit for the first few weeks till you decide you are keen and committed. Thereafter everyone will need to bring a basic 'yoga kit': 4 blocks, 2 bricks, a belt and a (firm) blanket.
