OPEN YOGA

This Hatha style class (inspired by, and often including parts of the Ashtanga, Iyengar and Vinyasa styles) infuses traditional yoga poses with safety principles. This well-rounded practice offers more in terms of physical intensity, as well as delving deeper into the other rich aspects of the Yoga practice. The OPEN class can still be modified to suit all shapes, sizes and levels - making the poses either more challenging, or perhaps softer where required. If you can't make it to a GENTLE class first, and you are healthy & fairly mobile, you should be OK to join this class.

PILATES (mat) class

Focusing on strengthening core muscles (ie. Muscles of the abdominals, torso and back) as well as balancing the entire body, Pilates is a great choice for anyone to strengthen their lower back, firm their abdominals and improve overall muscle tone and strength.

The Pilates method is a comprehensive set of principles and movements designed to dramatically improve strength, mobility, posture and coordination. As your core becomes stronger you'll find your posture will improve, in turn alleviating lower back pain and muscle tension. It's an ideal program for desk-sitters. 

Will you be offering 'graded' classes?

Typically in the initial stages of programs like these, we offer OPEN level classes - ie. a class which is suitable for any level (beginners through to experienced students). Our teachers have the experience and skill to modify the class to suit everyone. A little further down the track, when numbers AND demand increase, then we look at offering 'graded' classes (eg. Beginner, Advanced, etc). This will depend on popularity of the classes and demand. Please let us know if you have any feedback.