Guide To Classes
This page should give you a good idea of which classes will suit you best, but if you have any doubts or questions talk to one of the teachers. Click here to go to the contact details of the teachers on the timetable.
Some of the classes described below are aimed specifically at certain groups, for example the over 50s, pregnant women, people with health conditions and so on. But please note that people in these groups can also attend and are welcome in all standard classes – beginners, general or intermediate according to their experience.
List Of Class Types
Foundation
A six week course in yoga basics
The Foundation course introduces students to the fundamentals of learning yoga along with the key poses.
Beginners
For students new to yoga or who have not attended classes regularly.
Beginners classes are suitable for people who have never done any yoga before, or who have not been attending classes for very long or very regularly. Beginners classes also suit some people who have done much more yoga but like the level and pace of the class.
General
Mixed classes both for more experienced students and others newer to yoga.
As the name suggests, general classes are suitable for students with different levels of experience, but normally excluding complete beginners for whom the pace and content of the class may not be suitable.
Intermediate
Suitable for students who have attended regular classes for more than two years.
This class is aimed at more experienced practitioners. Poses are more demanding and the instructions given assume a certain level of understanding and maturity of practice. Students attending these classes will normally be expected to be able to stay in headstand (Sirsasana) for five minutes and shoulder balance (Sarvangasana) for eight.
Beginners and 50 plus
A class for beginners and for people aged 50 or over.
This is a beginners class (see earlier description) that welcomes people of all ages, especially those aged 50 or over.
Beginners and General.
A class suitable for everyone, including complete beginners and more experienced students.
These classes welcome complete beginners but also have regular students with a number of years experience of yoga.
Teenagers 13-18
An hour long class for younger people
This class runs during term time only. No drop-ins. Contact Korinna to find out if there are spaces.
Pregnancy
Antenatal yoga
The pregnancy class is specially for women in the second and third trimesters of pregnancy. Yoga students in other classes who become pregnant can usually continue to attend their normal class well into pregnancy but should talk to their teacher and also consult their doctor. If you are pregnant and planning to start yoga, please talk to your doctor first.
Therapy
To help people with specific health conditions or problems do poses.
These classes offer more individual attention for people who need extra support to work in poses. There may be more than one teacher present. Please note that most people with health conditions or impairments do well in standard classes working like all other students to their own capacity under the guidance of their teacher. If you have a health condition or specific problem and are considering starting yoga classes, please consult your doctor first.