Class Information and timetable
The The Winter class timetable is now online
What you can expect from an Iyengar Yoga class
The system of teaching is methodical and progressive, with an emphasis on correct, safe practice. As you become familiar with the basic poses, you can expect individual correction and adjustment where needed.
You will only try difficult poses when you are ready, but you will be encouraged to extend your own capacity. Yoga helps you to feel better in your present state, but is also a process of development and transformation. Be ready for change.
As your practice develops, you can work in the basic poses in more detail, as well as learning more complicated poses. You will start with standing poses to develop better posture and to gain freedom of movement and stamina. Seated poses, forward bends and twists are introduced gradually, as is shoulder stand. Backbends and head stand come later. Classes end with guided relaxation to calm and clear the mind and spirit.
Is Iyengar Yoga for me?
If you are stiff, unfit, heavy or elderly, you may be taught to use supports or “props.” This allows you to progress in the postures safely at your own pace, to suit your body. Yoga is for everyone, even those in poor health, but for your safety, our introductory Iyengar teachers are not permitted to teach students with certain problems. Ask in advance if you are in doubt, rather than be turned away on the day
What do I need to know before coming to a class?
- Phone to discuss any health issues before coming to your first class
- Wear comfortable clothes – tee shirt, shorts or leggings are ideal, so the teacher can see the outline of your legs
- Be prepared to work in bare feet
- Have an empty stomach for class
- Please be on time for a class
- Bring a sticky mat and a blanket, if possible.
- Don’t wear perfume or strongly scented deodorant to class
About the classes
General and introductory level classes are suitable for people in normal health. Classes consist mainly of standing, seated and relaxation postures.
For certain medical conditions, individual therapeutic classes are recommended - please contact Sallie for further details.
Practising yoga during pregnancy offers tremendous benefits and can be done through most of the pregnancy including the last weeks. Please speak to Sallie for more information.
Iyengar Yoga is progressive - you learn to stretch and to increase your stamina in basic postures before you progress to the complicated poses.
It is precise - you learn how to stretch more safely; you gain mental discipline through increased physical understanding and control.
Please wear loose, comfortable clothing (shorts or leggings and T-shirt) with bare feet. Yoga should be practised on an empty stomach - allow 2 hours after a snack, 4 hours after a full meal. Non-slip mats are available to borrow at the Subud Centre. You can also buy them from Sallie at class. One or preferably two firm blankets are essential equipment. Other more specialised equipment can be bought as required.
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