COME AND EXPERIENCE IT FOR YOURSELF
Yoga is difficult to understand only by reading about it. The simplest way to know whether this approach is right for you is to come along, take part in a class and notice the experience for yourself.
Our introductory classes are designed to make that easy. Practices are explained clearly and approached gradually. There is no need to keep up with anyone else, and no expectation that you already know what you are doing. You simply begin where you are.
WHAT HAPPENS IN A CLASS?
Gentle movement and postures
Breathing practices
Simple practices to move the body with greater awareness.
Learning to notice and gradually work with the natural breath.
Guided relaxation
Meditation and Awareness Practices
Time to consciously release unnecessary physical and mental tension.
Simple ways of developing greater steadiness, observation and stillness.
The practices work together over time and are integrated rather than separated.
Getting Started
Integrated Yoga
If you are new to Santosha Yoga, our introductory classes and Begin courses are the best place to start. They introduce the way we practise and give you an opportunity to experience movement, breathing, relaxation and meditation over several sessions.
The purpose of Yoga isn't simply to feel good for an hour. With regular practice, techniques first learnt in class can gradually become familiar enough to use in everyday life.
You may begin to notice tension earlier, become more aware of your breathing, respond to periods of stress differently, or simply know a few practices you can return to when you need them. This develops through regular practice rather than trying to achieve everything at once.
From there, you can continue with regular classes and gradually develop your practice over time.
WHO IS IT FOR?
Santosha Yoga may suit you if you:
are completely new to Yoga
are returning after time away
don't consider yourself particularly flexible or fit
prefer a gentle, non-competitive environment
are interested in more than physical postures
would like practices that can become part of everyday life
There is no need to decide whether Yoga is for you before you arrive. Come along and try the practices for yourself.
READY TO BEGIN?
There is no expectation and nowhere you need to be before you start. Simply choose a class and step into practice.
