" /> Beginners Basics Yoga
Say hello to the better you
If you’re new to Yoga, our Beginners Basics course is the place to start.
Beginners Basics is a 4 week enrolment that prepares you for participation in our Foundation classes.
In our course you will learn:
- That the asanas (the postures) is not just about flexibility but learning to pay attention moment to moment- its meditation in action.
- A repertoire of asanas that you can practice at home, independent of the classroom.
- Adjusting asanas allows individuals to work at their own pace regardless of age and physical ability. Its never too early or late to start.
- Coordinating body, breath and mind are a pathway to wellbeing.
- The principles that lie behind the practice of Yoga.
We look forward to welcoming you into our community.
ENROL NOW!
Term 4 courses begin on:
– Saturday 14 November
– Tuesday 17 November
– Thursday 19 November
Due to Covid-19, spaces are limited as we are adhering to social distancing guidelines. Register now by selecting your preferred day below.
$100
4 week course
Why Yoga MANDIR?
Located in Canberra, Yoga Mandir is one of Australia’s premier yoga studios. Director Alan Goode is passionately involved with the practice of yoga and its application to daily life for over 40 years. Alan conducts workshops and runs professional support and development programs including training teachers. Through his writing he unravels the themes of the yoga sutras and demonstrates their link to our daily practice. Alan has also developed an extensive resource library and engages in ongoing research work to support teacher development.
"Your body lives in the past your mind in the future. They come together in the present when you practice yoga"
The work of Yoga Mandir is represented by the icon of the Ashok chakra, a symbol dating back to Buddhism and used by Gandhi in his quest for freedom for India. It represents the wheel of life: the hub at the centre stands for practice and the 24 spokes depict time. From practice, we learn to understand ourselves ‘at a point in time’ and to let go of definitions based on past memories or thoughts of the future.
ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT
PERSONAL PRACTICE KITS
Personal Practice Kits include a mat, 2 blocks, 2 blankets and a belt.
Purchase online though the MBO (Mindbody Online) Shop and collect when you attend your first class.
Individual items not for sale.
For a full range of yoga equipment we recommend iyoga props. https://iyogaprops.com.au/
Things to know
Clothing
Wear comfortable clothes. T-shirt and shorts or leggings are common. Bare feet are best to avoid slipping.
Hydration
Our classes are not heated beyond normal so there’s no need to drink whilst you practice, but do drink before and after class. Yoga is best practiced on an empty stomach.
Equipment
Our classes will require some basic equipment a mat, belt, two blocks and two blankets. Personal Practice Kits are available for purchase from our website and can be collected when you attend your first class. For all other equipment needs we recommend iYoga Props.
Online access
All classes have both STUDIO (face to face) and VIRTUAL (online) attendance. Online classes are delivered via ZOOM. When you book in for a class you will receive an email confirming your booking. Just before the class begins, you will receive another email with a link so that you can join the class. This link will be sent 15 minutes prior to the class.
