Your Yoga practice starts with listening to your body (your internal teacher) and working to whatever limitations are presenting themselves each time you practice. We offer a variety of classes to give you a choice of either a strong flowing class or something slower with more time for a deeper stretch. Having a combination of the two during the week will help to bring you back to balance. If you have never done yoga before then it is recommended to start with any of the Slow Deep Stretch, Yin Yoga, Hatha Yoga, Rest and Restore classes.
For those new to Yoga please note that the Classes below are listed in order from a gentle deep stretch, to a stronger advanced practice.
FLOW TO RESTORE
Flow to Restore is a mixed class starting with gentle movements designed to warm and unwind. It also includes postures supported by bolsters, blankets, and blocks that promote deep relaxation and rejuvenates the nervous system for deeper release of your muscles and rest for your mind. This meditative practice cultivates a necessary balance between body and mind while dissolving physical and mental tension. Expect to leave feeling delightfully relaxed, renewed, and restored
Suitable for students new to Yoga, mature aged, or those after a slower paced restorative class.
SLOW DEEP STRETCH
Slowing down the flow can help you maintain control of your breath, build determination, and intensify your practice. A smooth linking of unhurried breath with movement, intensified by mindfully holding postures for several breaths, awakening your body and clearing your mind. Explore the details of each posture at a comfortable pace to allow your body to deepen into a stretch or pause in a strength-building pose. This helps to gain strength and increased mobility. Get into the rhythm of this truly invigorating class and find true balance in this moving meditation.
Suitable for students new to Yoga, mature aged, or those after a slower paced class. You don’t have to be a beginner to benefit from the slow gentle movements.
YIN YOGA
Yin Yoga postures (asanas) are held for slightly longer periods than the other classes targeting the connective tissue of the hips, pelvis and lower spine as well as the connective tissues surrounding the muscles and joints for a greater increase of blood flow to nourish and rejuvenate. When your body stops moving the muscles, even the mind can relax. A perfect balance to the stronger (yang) practices or fast-paced lifestyles. Slowing down we pay more attention – preventing physical and mental exhaustion. A complimentary class for all athletes or anyone with tight sore bodies. Expect deep hip, back and leg openings with longer holds to gain strength and increased mobility.
Suitable for students new to Yoga, mature aged, or those after a slower paced class. Perfect if you know your body is tight or do a lot of strength work.
SLOW FLOW
Taking our popular Vinyasa flow and slowing things down. Still the lovely synchronicity of movement with breath that helps to generate warmth into our bodies, but slowed down to savour and explore the benefits of each posture. These classes are gently energising, while building strength and flexibility. Suitable for all levels with variations and modifications offered throughout the class to support those newer to this style.
Some Yoga experience is ideal but students that are comfortable and confident to self-adjust their own practice would be able to attend this class.
HATHA FLOW
A more traditional yoga practice that leans towards longer holds. A moderate flow with some stillness between poses for integration. Some Pranayama (breath work), meditation and Bandhas (locks) may be included. This class is conditioning and strengthening whilst creative and playful, aiming to bring balance to mind, body, and soul.
Suitable for students new to Yoga, mature aged, or those after a slower paced but strength building class.
ALIGN AND FLOW
Align and Flow classes are a sequence of postures linking breath with movement. Much like a Vinyasa flow but with an emphasis on alignment to create a safe class. Moving progressively and mindfully this style of class builds strength, flexibility, and concentration.
Some Yoga experience is ideal but students that are comfortable and confident to self-adjust their own practice would be able to attend this class.
ALIGN AND FLOW Level 2
Align and Flow level 2 offers stronger variations of yoga postures to strengthen and warm your body. Moving through the postures progressively and mindfully with breath, slowed down to focus on alignment to create a safe class. This practice builds strength, flexibility, and concentration. with a strong focus on alignment
Students that are comfortable and confident to self-adjust their own practice are also able to attend this class. Students would need to have been practicing Yoga or regularly partake in other physical activities. More advanced postures offered.
ORGANIC FLOW
Organic Flow is a mindful practice incorporating Pranayama, dynamic movement, and moments of stillness. To open our bodies, connect with our hearts, and focus our minds. Releasing outer strength and vitality, and encouraging inner wisdom and a deep sense of peace.
Students would need to have been practicing Yoga or regularly partake in other physical activities. More advanced postures offered.
VINYASA
Vinyasa Flow moves through the postures progressively with an emphasis on uniting mindful movements with breath. Variations of yoga postures offered in an intelligent sequence to generate warmth in your body. This practice builds strength, flexibility, and concentration.
Students would need to have some yoga experience or regularly partake in other physical activities. Students that are comfortable and confident to self-adjust their own practice are also able to attend this class.
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PRIVATE CLASSES
For either one-on-one or in small groups up to 3 people. Private Yoga Classes offer individual attention, continual adjustments, and alignment corrections to suit your individual body type. Helping gain strength and flexibility faster and safely. Great if you are new to yoga or serious about taking your practice to a new level physically, mentally or spiritually. Contact the studio for available times.
These classes are perfect for providing you with an appropriate Yoga practice to enjoy optimal health, vitality and enjoy your life more. Tanya Zappala has the qualifications and experience required for designing a practice that is just right for you.
Every person is different and needs vary between individuals and according to life situations. Tanya’s passion is to make Yoga accessible to everyone, and give you the right Yoga in all stages of your life. You can have the luxury of undivided attention in one-on-one lessons, or get a few friends together for group sessions. All Private classes, one-on-one, or group classes are tailor-made. Tanya takes into account your body type, age, and health.
You can have classes in the comfort and convenience of your home or office or at our studio outside of class times. Perfect for friends wanting to do classes together and share the cost. A meeting or conference room is generally perfect for this purpose. A large living area or terrace can serve as a suitable space in your home.