Classes at Newcastle Yoga
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Progressive Yoga Courses
Essentials (for Beginners)
Class Length:
- 1 hour
Suitable for:
- Absolute beginners
- Those new to Iyengar Yoga.
- Those with only a little yoga experience.
- Those wishing to recommence yoga after a break.
Attendance options:
- 10-Week Courses with unlimited attendance – Sign up for a committment to learn and progress your skills, understanding & confidence.
Contact reception for late enrolment and pro-rated discount. - Casual attendance is permitted – Gentle
This course covers the Introductory syllabus at a more relaxed pace, and as always variations are given for people working with injuries or medical issues.
Course information:
- Progresses sequentially, week by week introducing students to elementary concepts and asanas (yoga postures).
- Includes basic standing poses, seated poses, twists, backbends and preparations for shoulder-balance.
- Includes relaxation.
Level 1 - Foundations
Class Length:
- 1 hour & 30 mins
Suitable for:
- For those who have completed 10-weeks Introduction to Iyengar Yoga or the equivalent.
- For those wishing to establish a consistent and progressive approach to Yoga.
- Follows on from the Introductory Level.
Attendance options:
- Ongoing Courses – Join at any time
- Casual attendance
- 3 Membership package options are available for regular attendance at one, two or three classes per week.
Course information:
- Consolidates and develops introductory level themes and asanas.
- Consolidates standing, forward bending, back-bending, twisting & restorative poses, and introduces some new, more complex and dynamic poses.
- Consolidates Shoulder-balance and introduces preparation for other inverted poses such as handstand and head-balance.
- Alternating Asana-group emphasis by terms helps to establish proficiency.
- Relaxation and basic breath work.
- Continue for 12 Months minimum.
Level 1.5 - Developing
Class Length:
- 1 hour & 30 mins
Suitable for:
- For those who have completed a minimum 1 year of Level 1 Foundation classes and are wanting a more gradual step up into the level 2 Developing classes.
Attendance options:
- Ongoing Courses – Join at any time
- Casual attendance
- Membership packages are available with 3 options for regular attendance once, twice or threee 3 classes per week.
Course information:
- Consolidates and develops level 1 themes and asanas.
- Introduces more complex and dynamic standing postures, forward and back bends and twists.
- Head-balance with variations and alternatives are explored.
- Alternating Asana-group emphasis by terms helps to establish proficiency.
- Relaxation and basic breath work.
- Continue for as long as needed at this level.
Level 2 - Established
Class Length:
- 1 hour & 45 mins
Suitable for:
- Experienced students
- A minimum of 12 months Iyengar Yoga experience preferred.
- Please check with your teacher before attending for the first time to confirm if this level is appropriate for you.
- Become skilled in suitable level classes first.
Attendance options:
- Ongoing Courses – Join at any time
- Casual attendance
- Membership packages are available for up to 3 classes per week.
Course information:
- Introduces more complex and dynamic standing postures, forward/ back bends and twists.
- Consolidates Level 1 & introduces more challenging poses across all of the groupings.
- Head-balance with variations and alternatives are explored.
- Alternating asana-group emphasis by terms helps to establish proficiency.
- Thematic, with longer timings, balances and Inversions.
- Pranayama (Breath energetics).
- Continue 24 Months minimum at this level.
Level 3 - Maturing
Class Length:
- 2 hours
Suitable for:
- For advanced students with 3-4 years of minimum consistent attendance.
- Minimum 1 term of consistent Level 2 classes at Newcastle Yoga.
- Please check with the teacher prior to attending if you are new to our school to confirm if this level is appropriate for you.
- Become skilled and advance at the appropriate level at Newcastle Yoga with our expertly developed curriculum.
Attendance options:
- Ongoing Courses – Join at any time
- Casual attendance
- Membership packages are available for up to 3 classes per week.
Course information:
- Broad range of asanas pertaining to themes, with timings, dynamic sequences, complex pranayama, inversions variations, arm-balances, back-bends, forward bends and twists.
Specialist Classes
Pranayama
Class Length:
- 45 minutes
Suitable for:
- For experienced students with 1 year minimum consistent attendance.
- Attendance Options:
- Ongoing Pranayama course.
- Casual attendance may be permitted under some circumstances. Please speak to the teacher before attending to discuss suitability for this class.
Course information:
- Pranayama serves ‘as a bridge between body and mind’ (BKS Iyengar).
- Much more than breathing exercises, pranayama is a refreshing practice that refines sensitivity and concentration and develops self-awareness.
Gentle Essentials / 50+
Class Length:
- 1 hour
Suitable for:
- More mature students who would like to learn yoga.
- People of any age wanting to work at a more considered pace.
Attendance options:
- You can attend most economically by purchasing a membership, or sign up for the 10-week Beginners Course or attend casually with a single or 10 class pass.
Course information:
- Yoga is for people of all ages.
- Learn safely with an experienced qualified teacher.
Build strength, improve balance, loosen up stiff joints and develop mental calm and poise. - No special levels of fitness or abilities are required. Just bring a sense of curiosity and find out what is possible.
Inclusive Yoga
Iyengar Yoga is an inclusive method, and people with injuries or disabilities are often able to participate in regular classes, modifying poses and/or working with supports when required.
There are two inclusive yoga courses available for those whom the general classes are not ideal.
- Inclusive – for people with injuries or disabilities
- Inclusive for low vision or blindness.
Class Length:
- 1 hour
- There are two 5-week courses per term. One session per week.
Suitable for:
- People with specific injuries, medical conditions or disabilities that would otherwise pose as a barrier to participation in yoga courses at Newcastle Yoga. Some participants use their self-managed NDIS funding to pay for these sessions.
Attendance options:
- Enrolment in the 5-week course. No casual attendance. (pro-rata pricing is applied for late joining).
- Attendance in a 1-hour private assessment to determine the most appropriate approach is preferred for those with injuries and disabilities. Please contact reception to arrange a suitable time
Course information:
Iyengar yoga is a practice that recognises the complexity and interdependence of mind and body, and can be of great benefit to both. This is true for all people, regardless of age, health, fitness or experience.
Students in this 5-week program learn and become familiar with adapted poses from the Introductory Course syllabus. Sequences and modifications can be written up for reference in home practice and future classes.
Students may proceed to the Introductory Program or re-enrol in the Inclusive Yoga Course for further consolidation after completion of this course. Students continue to work with their adapted poses as long as required.
Our aim is to enable access for all.
Smaller student numbers in these classes enable students to develop and learn at their own pace in a supportive environment, which allows more individual time with the teacher.
Yoga is an ancient mind-body practice that can have a profound effect upon one’s experience of being. Iyengar yoga integrates highly defined actions in the body and mental observations in real-time. These actions, called asanas are based upon postural alignments and are therefore well suited to people with physical injuries and medical conditions.
The aim of a yoga practice is not to improve at doing yoga poses.
The aim of a yoga practice is to develop skills in self-study so that over time one can learn to let go of unhelpful or harmful beliefs that prevent us from experiencing our connection with all things. Yoga means union. Whilst the practices are often beneficial physically and can alleviate certain conditions that have arisen out of postural imbalances, our model is not a therapeutic one. The aim of our Bridging Course is to provide a pathway into the course syllabus. Students learn modifications and adaptations for poses that are covered in the Introductory courses.
Led Practice
Led Practice Sessions are currently only running for advanced students
Practice Length:
- 2 hours
Suitable for:
- Only for students attending regularly at level 2 and/or level 3.
- Focusing on some of the more challenging asanas from Backbends and Arm-balances
Attendance options:
- Speak to your teacher before attending
Course information:
- This is not a class.
Intensives
Class Length:
Can vary, but as a guide:
- Introduction To Yoga: 1 hour & 15 minutes
- Intro/Level 1: 1 hour & 30 minutes
- Level 2/3: 2 hours
- Pranayama/Restorative 1 hour
Suitable for:
- Attendance at your level.
- Students wanting an immersive experience with several consecutive days of yoga.
Attendance options:
- Bookings essential.
- Usual format is 5 consecutive days, at the same time each day.
- Option for keen students to attend extra classes later in the day.
Course information:
Follow a thread of asana and philosophy, travelling a little further each day.
Experience daily Yoga and enjoy the positive effects of regular yoga in your life.
Teacher Training
Teacher training is conducted by senior Iyengar teacher Amanda Hood as a 3 year apprenticeship. It entail 300 hours of training and 100 hours of assisting in accordance with Iyengar Yoga Australia requirements.
Trainees must have an established practice in the Iyengar Yoga method. If you are considering applying to commence an apprenticeship please discuss with Amanda after attending a class with her.
Private Bookings
Private Classes
Practice Length:
- 60 minutes – (30 & 45 minute sessions are also available under certain circumstances – please contact reception for more details)
Suitable for:
- individuals & groups
- Current students who are experiencing issues in class, or unable to attend due to injuries or medical conditions.
- New students with medical issues, injuries or disabilities considering the most suitable entry program at Newcastle Yoga.
- Individuals who are interested in practicing yoga, but are unable to join into our regular programs.
- A private class is a prerequisite for those considering joining the Inclusive Program.
Attendance options:
- Please contact reception to discuss and arrange a time before purchasing a private session pass.
Class information:
A private class registration should be completed and returned prior to first attendance. The teacher and student work together as a team to come up with the best variations of asanas for safe progression.
Workplace Yoga
Practice Length:
- Negotiable
Suitable for:
- Any workplace or school wanting to initiate a wellbeing program on site, or at our fully equipped school in Georgetown.
- Lunchtime of after-hours yoga on site.
Attendance options:
- Ongoing, with enrolment in 5 or 10 week courses.
- One off, or a short series session.
Course information:
Our teachers will come to you, or a suitable time can be arranged to attend Newcastle Yoga in Georgetown
Please contact reception to discuss details.
Group Bookings
Practice Length:
- Negotiable
Suitable for:
- Schools /clubs / businesses /organisations.
- Any groups interested in learning Yoga privately.
- Organisations involved with groups with special needs.
- Sporting Clubs.
- Community groups.
- Lunchtime Yoga.
Attendance options:
- Ongoing, with enrolment in 5 or 10 week courses.
- One off, or a short series session.
Course information:
Please contact reception to discuss details.
Adjusting
Hands on ‘adjustments’ are an important part of the Iyengar Yoga teaching method.
Our teachers use physical touch on occasions as an effective aid to complement verbal instruction and visual demonstration. New beginners are however seldom adjusted.
Consent
By attending classes at Newcastle Yoga, we assume your consent to being adjusted. Please let your teacher know or email us if you are not comfortable with being adjusted or have questions about adjustments. We are happy to discuss and will of course respect your concerns.
Being Adjusted
Usually indicates that your teacher perceives you are ready to refine the pose further. Touch helps to direct attention to an area and understand an action. For example if a teacher touches you on the shoulder it can help you to feel the area and relax it away from the ears. Experiencing a sensation is the most direct way to learn.