Yoga Classes

Getting started:  it's easy and user friendly!

• Payment is made in class prior to start, but please note - there are no credit card facilities available. We can only accept payment by cash or cheques.  You will need to bring cash or cheque if you intend particating in classes.
• We have a yoga class pass system.  You will need to purcahase an 8 class pass costs $135.00.
• Bookings are not necessary. Classes are ongoing throughout the year (including public and school holidays), so you can start anytime.
• Choose a yoga class from the timetable. It is important that you arrive 15 minutes early to your first class so we can explain how it works.
• Advise the teacher of any current physical problems, changes to health status or injuries before class starts.
• If you're pregnant please contact us first before attending any yoga class to discuss the suitability of these yoga classes with a teacher.
• We do not offer a trial yoga class or a casual yoga class rate for attendance except for interstate/overseas Ashtanga Yoga visitors.
• Yoga Teachers/Yoga trainee teachers must contact the Ashtanga Yoga Shala, via email, before attending any classes, and request permission to attend the Ashtanga Yoga Shala classes.  Confirmation will be fowarded to you via email.

Yoga classes run smoother if:

• You wear comfortable, non-restrictive clothing. Be prepared to perspire, and bring a towel.
• Bring your own yoga mat if you have one. A range of quality yoga mats are available for purchase or for hire ($5).
• Switch mobile phones off before entering the class.

Step 1 Class

Begins the journey of the Ashtanga Yoga practice.

This is a guided class designed to introduce newcomers to Ashtanga yoga and those experienced in other style of Yoga to the basic principles of Ashtanga Yoga.

The purpose of our Step 1 class is to establish important fundamentals of ashtanga yoga. Even if you have experience in other styles of yoga, it’s important to begin here, in order to learn the basic principles and qualities of the Ashtanga Yoga practice.

Whilst we do encourage a reasonable level of fitness, you need not be strong or flexible to begin - we'll show you how.

You do need  to be able to move with ease from a standing to a sitting position.

Step 1 students are required to have an 8 class pass.

Cost of 8 class pass $135.00 (the same pass can be used for Step 2 class and Mysore class)

"The correct preparation for any journey is all important"

Step 2 Class (Not currently offered)

This is a slightly more energetic class than Step 1, but suitable only for those with no history of injuries and who are familiar with the principles of Ashtanga Yoga as taught in our Step 1 class. Participants must be in good health, be fit and able to move with ease from standing to sitting positions. It is required that all students attend our Step 1 class at least once before commencing Step 2 class.

Attendance at Step 2 class is not required before attending the Mysore classes. It is an optional class for those who feel comfortable with Step 1 but would still like some more led classes before attending the Mysore class. However once commenced, the Step 2 class format must be committed to memory before attending Mysore classes.

This class is not suitable for pregnant women.

Step 2 students are required to have an 8 class pass.

Mysore Style Class

Continuing the journey - the traditional class format for developing a real yoga practice.

Pre-requisite: your ability to memorise and work through either the Ashtanga Yoga Shala Step 1 or Step 2 sequence. There are thus two entry options into the mysore style classes:

1. attend the Step1 class (understand principles and memorise this sequence) then commence Mysore style classes or
2. attend Step 1 class  (understand principles), begin Step 2 class (understand principles and memorise sequence), then attend Mysore classes.

Mysore Style is a self-paced class which continues on from Step 1. Here students with varying ranges of experience practise together, demonstrating regular and committed yoga practise and their ability to integrate new instructions under the guidance and encouragement of the teacher.

This is the traditional class format and the most effective method for developing a yoga practice.

There are various class passes available to our mysore style students depending on frequency of attendance.

Class Timetable

Location

All classes are conducted at the -

Neal Macrossan Hall,
10 Moreton Street,
Paddington,
Brisbane, QLD

To enter the hall walk through the front green gate and come up the steps at the side of the hall (see the photo to the right).

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Parking

There’s always plenty of street parking, 7 days a week. on game days at the nearby Suncorp Stadium, observe the special 2 hour parking zones provided by Council for yoga classes.