Yoga Faqs

Your clothing should be loose, comfortable, and easy to move around in. You don’t need to buy anything special, a t-shirt and stretchy trousers will work just fine.

Start with the beginners class – it moves at a slower pace and offers more description of each pose. You can decide how far you want to take each posture and you will notice your flexibility building class by class. It’s a common misconception that you need to be flexible to do yoga- it’s not! The happy coincidence is that you will become more flexible with the more yoga you do!

A regular yoga practice will promote overall health and wellbeing. Your body will feel more stretched and aligned, your mind will feel more spacious and blissful. You will become more aware of your body and surroundings and this knowledge will help you in everyday situations.

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Bring yourself and a willingness to learn. You are advised to bring you own mat, blanket for relaxation and bottle of water.

Like with any moderate physical activity, it’s best to fuel up in advance. Try to eat 3 or 4 hours before class, but certainly have something small  to eat prior to starting if you’re hungry like a banana.

This naturally depends on what the condition is. Yoga can be very gentle and restorative so a beginners class can suit someone with arthritis, general aches and pains or if you have limited mobility. Of course consult with your doctor to get the go ahead and always  let your teacher know about your condition before class so she can provide appropriate modifications for you.

Absolutely. If you had a regular yoga practice before becoming pregnant, you may be able to continue to attend the same class. (Modifications will be made so you need to tell the teacher) If not, try Pregnancy Yoga. Always let your teacher know that you’re pregnant, and always check with your doctor before making any changes to your fitness routine.