starter classes

Are you new to yoga?

For people new to yoga (or who have no specific experience of Iyengar yoga), we offer:

• a foundation course of 6 weekly lessons

• free taster classes

Our foundation course is specially designed for people new to Iyengar Yoga. It provides a solid grounding in the principles and basic poses of Iyengar yoga as taught in Beginners classes at the Institute. We recognise that the timings of the Foundation Courses may not suit everyone and students are welcome to attend any of our drop in Beginners classes.

Each course comprises 6 weekly lessons on Monday evenings, Wednesday evenings or Saturday afternoons. The cost of the course is £60 which includes a 3 month membership plus 2 free Beginners classes.

Monday 6.15pm - 7.30pm with Judy Lynn
next start date: 13 September~18 October

Wednesday 7.45pm - 9.00pm with Aubrey Maasdorp
next start date: 15 September~20 October

Thursday 8.00pm - 9.15pm with Ruth Galinsky
next start date: 16 September~21 October

We regularly offer a free class for people who want their first taste of Iyengar yoga. Usually these classes are held a week before the start of a foundation course so students can then go onto book on to a course to continue their practise of Iyengar yoga.

2.00pm - 3.15pm, Saturday 4 September

6.15pm - 7.30pm, Monday 6 September

7.45pm - 9pm, Wednesday 8 September

8.00pm - 9.15pm, Thursday 9 September

Booking essential

Attending a class - some pointers

• You should have an empty stomach for your yoga class, so please leave at least three hours after a main meal or two hours after a snack.

• Clothing should not restrict your movement. Most people wear shorts or leggings and a t-shirt.

• Yoga is always practised with bare feet. Please leave your shoes in the lobby at the Institute.

• If you are menstruating, please consult the teacher before the class.

• Classes are limited to 35 people in the larger studio and to 20 in the smaller studio.

• All members are expected to complete a health declaration form.

• Mainstream yoga classes are not suitable for people with certain medical conditions such as high blood pressure, heart disease or other heart problems, epilepsy, cancer or benign tumours, diabetes, Meniere's disease, detached retina, AIDS, MS and ME.

• If you have recently had an operation, please inform Iyengar Institute staff and your teacher before starting class.