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Beginners

First class $10, added bonus: one month membership for $99 if purchased on the same day!

Hi, thanks for the yoga inquiry. This page is here to provide answers to those many questions that new students have about yoga. If you have any questions unanswered after reading, please email me at yoga@yoga.co.nz.

This image is of International Student Marie Ishida demonstrating Bharavajasana in our East yoga Room.

All classes are based at the Auckland Yoga Academy, 190 Federal St Auckland. See our Facilities page for more information.

Namaste,
Peter K. Nilsson
DIRECTOR

Help for beginners

This page is designed to help those students who have no prior yoga experience choose their first class. If you have some experience then go to the Home Page.

The basic information for all classes is:

  • The cost of a casual class is $18 for all classes except lunchtime and early morning beginner classes which are $16. There is no need to book a class in advance, casual students are welcome. For more information on costs go to the Membership Page.
  • Don't eat 2 hours prior to your class, a drink of water is OK before class.
  • Recommended clothing: sports top, singlet or tee shirt with shorts or footless tights.
  • Pregnant students are recommended to attend our Pregnancy Class after the first trimester.
  • For good hygiene It is recommended that you provide your own yoga mat. We provide mats for those that do not have them. We have mats for sale at our Yoga Shop.
  • We have beginner workshops, for more information go to Workshop Page.

There are five types of yoga classes (as outlined below) for you to choose from, just turn up at least 5 minutes prior to the start time.

Bring your yoga clothes and a towel if you want a shower. We look forward to seeing you.

Ashtanga Yoga

Beginner classes are a fixed series (Primary Series up to Navasana - Boat Pose) of talked through basic poses simplified to suit the absolute beginner. The basics of breath, vinyasa (connecting poses), sun salutes and the bandhas (locks) are taught in atmosphere to suit beginner students. Students who have trouble with jumping back can step back, trouble with holding the plank (push up) can drop to the floor etc. Students with back and knee problems are kept safe through simple modifications to the more difficult poses. A regular practice of Ashtanga Yoga will result in improved cardiovascular ability, physical strength,flexibility, breath control, balance, muscle tone and loss of weight.
Bi-lingual (English/Mandarin) class: Jodie is teaching the beginners Ashtanga class in English plus Mandarin providing extra instructions in Mandarin for Chinese students. Saturdays 1.00pm - 2.00pm.
New bi-lingual (English/Japanese) class: Marie is teaching the beginners Ashtanga class in English plus Japanese providing extra instructions in Japanese. Sundays 12.00pm - 1.00pm.

Hatha Yoga

A safe, sure way to health, vitality and well being for people from all walks of life and ages. Hatha Yoga is a wonderful balance of stretching and strengthening postures tailored to suit individual needs. It teaches precise alignment with attention to detail. Time can be spent in the poses discovering correct alignment of the pose. Hatha Yoga is good for back care and people with injuries. A good stretch for sports people. Eases pain and is good for back care and injuries including RSI (OOS).

Pregnancy

Lunch time Pregnancy classes are for pregnant women after the end of the 1st trimester. The sequencing and poses are designed to help with the pregnancy and birth keeping safe from poses taught in general classes which could cause complications.
Pregnancy classes are for all levels from beginners to experienced students. Some of the results from regular attendance are: strengthening of the back so that back pain from carrying is reduced or eliminated, opening the hips and groin to help with the birth, increased circulation of blood and the lymph system to reduce or eliminate toxemia.
These classes are a time to enjoy the company of other pregnant women with an experienced female teacher.

Hatha Flow

Similar to our Hatha classes but this yoga softly flows from one pose to to other. Suitable for all levels.