CLASS LEVELS

It is important to attend the correct class level that corresponds with your yoga experience. These class levels are designed to take you through a process of learning, strengthening and awareness.

LEVEL 1 (Beginners)

For those new to yoga, this level works on the basic alignment and foundation of the poses.  

LEVEL 1 + 2 (Open)

This level is for those who have been practicing yoga consistently and want to be challenged more.  The more experienced Iyengar students will often be given more advanced variations of some poses.

LEVEL 2 (Experienced)

For those who have been practicing Iyengar Yoga consistently for at least two years or more.  This level builds on strength, stamina and flexibility, with a deeper understanding of the poses. One must be  able to hold headstand (Sirsasana) and shoulderstand (Sarvangasana)

WOMENS - LEVEL 2 (Experienced)

For female students only. For those who have been practicing Iyengar Yoga consistently for at least two years or more.  This level builds on strength, stamina and flexibility, with a deeper understanding of the poses. One must be  able to hold headstand (Sirsasana) and shoulderstand (Sarvangasana)

RESTORATIVE CLASSES (Open)

In restorative classes, props are used to induce a profound sense of calmness.  This practice has a very rejuvenating and de-stressing effect.  It is best for those who attend normal Iyengar classes regularly, however,  it is open to all.  

These workshops focus on nurturing, balancing and quietening the mind. It rebalances the physical body while soothing and strengthening the nervous system. Supported poses are used to rejuvenate and bring a deep relaxation to the practitioner.

Restorative workshops are different in that most of the poses are supported with props and ropes in specialised and advanced sequencers which have a powerful effect on the nervous and hormonal systems.

It is also important for men as well as women to maintain hormonal balance, emotional stability and to remove fatigue and check aggressiveness. In fact men should make it a regular routine to practice inversions, forward extensions etc at least once a week in order to keep themselves free from high blood pressure, diabetes, hormonal and emotional disturbances.

These restorative workshops are meant to be in combination with those coming to regular classes.

This class runs on the first Saturday of every month from 4 to 5.30pm. No booking required - Just turn up.

NOTE: Restorative classes are  NOT MEDICAL CLASSES  and are not for those with serious health problems. For specific problems, see private tuition page on this website.

WORKSHOPS (Open) Duration - 2 hours.

Workshops are run throughout the year on most public holidays and over the Xmas and New Year period. These workshops are for those who have been practicing yoga consistently and want to be challenged more.  The more experienced Iyengar students will often be given more advanced variations of some poses. These workshops are not for raw beginners.

To be informed of these workshops make sure you are on The Yoga Temple’s emailing list for dates.