frequently asked questions

Yes.  It is best to advise your teacher if you are having regular treatments for physical injuries or conditions.

Anyone can practise Yoga, however different schools and institutes cater more specifically to people with certain medical conditions, especially people with conditions that confine them to wheel chairs.  Teachers at Yoga Mandir work with people with a range of conditions including hypertension (blood pressure), arthritis, epilepsy, joint and muscle pain, depression, anxiety, endometriosis, scoliosis and back pain. 

If you have a medical condition that seriously affects your wellbeing, it is important that you attend a private assessment with Alan Goode, before attending mainstream classes. 

People with high blood pressure, people recovering from surgery, and those with epilepsy must ensure that their medical information is up to date when they register for a course.  Each student has their own website log in where they record contact details and medical information.  This information is then made available to  your teacher.

What is the Yoga Therapy class?

Yoga therapy has its roots in the mind-body question. With a focus on alignment, energy and re-establishing balance. It’s a system of integration.

Run by our senior Teacher Alan Goode with over 50 years of yoga practice, these classes are for those with significant injuries and health concerns as well as anyone wishing to address imbalances in the body or rehabilitation post injury or surgery. Therapy class is a pathway to return to full health and attendance in our ongoing classes.

Adjustments are made to practice and modifications to the asanas so that home practice and class attendance are possible. Returning weekly delivers student feedback and a systematic approach.

Attendance at the Therapy class is in a block of 5 weeks and in most instances requires a one-on-one private assessment prior to participation.

Therapy: Tuesday 4.00-5.15pm. Email the office for details