What is Mysore-style?

Mysore-style is the traditional way in which the practice of Ashtanga Yoga is taught in the city of Mysore, India. A set sequence of yoga postures is memorised by the student and each student moves through the sequence at their own pace. Individual instruction is given by the teacher as and when needed. A beginner will naturally be given more instruction than an advanced practitioner but both practise in the same class.

What if I’ve never practiced Yoga before?

Then the best way to start is in a Mysore Style class. Because there is no need to “keep up” with the other students in the class it can be a much safer and less stressful way to learn. You will be taught from the very beginning and the teacher won’t move on until he/she is sure that you have fully understood. Each student moves through the yoga practice at his or her own pace while the teacher keeps a watchful eye, instructing, correcting and encouraging as needed. It must be noted that the misconception that Mysore Style classes are only for students who have already established a regular yoga practice could not be further from the truth. On the contrary, the setting allows the student and teacher to work together at a much more personal level, which is ideal for beginners. So there is absolutely no need to be intimidated.

What if I forget the sequence?

You will be gently reminded what comes next and slowly you will begin to remember until the sequence becomes so natural that the yoga practice becomes like a moving meditation.

What if I’m really inflexible?

Once again, a Mysore Style class could be the ideal setting for you to learn. You move through the postures at your own pace and only when you have mastered each posture will you be given a more challenging one to try. Remember, yoga is not all about flexibility! In fact the more subtle aspects of yoga may become apparent more easily to those with stiffer bodies.

What if I have an injury?

Injuries can be accomodated much more easily in a Mysore Style class as you don’t have to keep up with the rest of the students and you can work with your yoga teacher on an individual basis. Let the teacher know at the beginning of class if you have any injuries or illnesses and we can take it from there.

Hatha Vinyasa with Joanne
Tuesdays @ 9.40/9.45am for 1hr or 1hr 15mins.
Hatha meaning: force, Vinyasa meaning: flow.
Hatha Vinyasa combines the slower pace of hatha yoga with the creative sequencing of Vinyasa yoga and is tailored to suit both beginners and Intermediate.
Ample time will be allocated to learn Asana (poses) as well as an opportunity to build strength and fluidity of movement.
Benefits include:
• Increased strength and flexibility
• Breath control
• Stress relief
• Awareness for meditation

In pregnancy, your body experiences an accelerated pace of change and needs help adjusting.
Pregnancy Yoga is designed to support the changes that happen by offering you healthy, safe ways to stretch and strengthen your body to support a growing belly.
It can also ease common discomforts such as lower back pain, nausea, insomnia, headaches and shortness of breath.
Working with fear and anxiety is a part of pregnancy too. Connecting with yogic methods of deep mindful breathing and present moment focus can help you soften and relax, finding a calm and balanced place within.
Let our pregnancy yoga class be a special time each week to care for yourself and bond with your growing baby.

We welcome you to come enjoy this new weekly class with Krista.
Perefect for anyone new to yoga or an improver looking to refine the basics.
Booking is open now.

It is aimed at any person who has an interest in learning the basis tools to begin their journey to learning about Yoga.
The 6 week course will build week by week to help us gain an understanding of the reasons why we should practice yoga.
We will work on breathing exercises each week to help us relax and reduce stress in our Minds and bodies.
Each week we will also look at several poses to help us strengthen our bodies and help us work with injuries or misalignment in our postures.