GUIDELINES & CLASS LEVELS
Please read carefully before coming.
GUIDELINES
NEW TO THE YOGA TEMPLE
You don’t need to book. Just turn up 20 minutes before class starts as there is a registration form to fill out the first time you attend class.
FULLY EQUIPPED
You don't need to bring any thing, we provide all the yoga mats and necessary equipment. If you prefer to work on your own yoga mat, please bring it along.
PUNCTUALITY
Classes begin on time. Please turn up 15 minutes before classes commence. A late arrival will disrupt the class energy. Classes are designed to create balance, therefore its important to do the class from the beginning to the end.
BEFORE CLASS
lways practice on an empty stomach. Leave one hour after a light meal or two/three hours after a heavy meal. Wear comfortable loose fitting or stretchy clothing.
HYGIENE
Please bring a towel if you perspire a lot. Yoga is done in bare feet so please make sure your feet are clean.
INJURIES/MEDICAL PROBLEMS
Please inform the teacher if you have some problem that will affect your full participation in the class. If you have any injuries or medical problems please tell the teacher before class as there are specific poses and sequences which may assist you, in some cases certain poses are contra-indicated.
IF YOU ARE UNWELL
If you are unwell or sick with a cold or flu etc, please do not come to class and infect others.
MENSTRUATION
For ladies, please advise the teacher if you are menstruating, as some poses are unsuitable at this time.
PREGNANCY - Experienced yoga students only.
Experienced Iyengar yoga students who have practiced weekly up to their pregnancy may continue with their ongoing classes, however, if you are new to yoga, it is not recommended to begin yoga at this time.
If you have not been to The Yoga Temple before but practice yoga weekly, please ring first.
SERIOUS HEALTH PROBLEMS
Classes are not suitable for anyone with serious healthproblems or serious injuries.
DRINKING WATER
We do not drink water during yoga classes but afterwards go for it, its good for you. The drinking water supplied by The Yoga Temple has gone through high quality reverse osmosis water purification.
High quality water purification systems for homes, units and offices are now available for purchase at The Yoga Temple. For more information click here.
QUESTIONS
If you have any questions, please ask the teacher after the class has finished.
CLASS LEVELS
A consistent weekly yoga practice will take you through a process of personal development.
BASICS
This level is for those new to Iyengar yoga. This class focuses on the basic alignment and foundation poses.
ACTIVE FLOW
An energetic flowing class for those who like to work more actively.
OPEN
For those who have been attending Iyengar classes weekly for the last 6 months or more and want to be challenged further. The more experienced students will be given advanced variations of some poses.
INTERMEDIATE
For those who have been attending Iyengar classes weekly for the last 12 months or more. Back bends, handstands, headstand (Sirsasana) are introduced plus pranayama.
ADVANCED
An advanced class for those who have been practicing Iyengar yoga consistently for five years or more and have developed a personal practice.
WORKSHOPS
Open two hour workshops are for those who have been attending Iyengar classes weekly for the last 6 months or more and want to be challenged further. The more experienced students will be given advanced variations of some poses.
SERIOUS HEALTH PROBLEMS
Classes are not suitable for anyone with serious health problems or serious injuries.
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