The Yoga Institute offers a range of yoga classes and courses. We specialised in a personalised approach to yoga. Our smaller class size allows the yoga teacher to develop an understanding of your unique needs. All of our yoga teachers are nationally accredited with the peak body Yoga Australia.

Beginners Course

The Perfect Start to Yoga

In our beginners course you will learn the foundations of a yoga practice. The 6 week course will include:-

* Essential yoga postures (asana)
* How and why to envelop movement with breath
* Deep relaxation techniques
* Simple yet powerful breathing practices (pranayama)

Central to our approach to yoga is individualising yoga to meet each students needs. Everyone most welcome. Classes sizes are kept small to ensure personalised attention, so bookings are essential.  If you'd like to know more about what you can expect read our Brand New to Yoga page.

Day: Tuesday - next course commences 28th February 2012
Duration: 6 week course
Time: 6:30pm–7:45pm
Cost: $135 (inc gst) payable in advance
Teacher: Maria Johnston

Pre-booking required. Enquire now 

Yoga Mat Discount for course participants – only $27.00 (usually $35). You are welcome to pay this when paying for the course.

Yoga for Children

Bendy, Stretchy, Calming and Fun!

Yes yoga is for all ages and it has so much to offer little people!

Our Children's Yoga class is designed to support and strengthening growing bodies, co-ordination, calm young minds and importantly build self belief and resilience. Classes will be rich in exercise, fun, playfulness and imagination.

This dynamic and inspiring class is designed for children aged 6-11 year olds.

Day: Tuesday - coming soon!
Duration: 6 weeks (during school terms)
Time: 3.45pm-4.30pm
Cost: $125. Introductory Offer for new students $100
Teacher: Ngaire Hutchison

No prior experience required. Pre-booking required. Enquire now

Yoga for Teens - New Course!

This course is designed to help teens physically, mentally and emotionally during their transition to adult hood. Various tools of yoga will be explored throughout the course, helping to serve their growing and developing body, as well as giving them the skills to keep their mind calm and focused.

No experience is required, 12-17 year olds are welcome.

Day: Tuesday - coming soon!
Duration: 6 week course
Time: 4:30pm-5:15pm
Cost: Introductory Offer of $100 (inc gst)
Teacher: Ngaire Hutchinson

No prior experience required. Pre-booking required. Enquire now

Yoga for Back Care

The health of our back significantly impacts our wellbeing; if you are one of the millions complaining about “my aching back” you'll know this all to well.

Why is the back prone to injury?
As we age, ligaments and tendons shorten and joint range of motion decreases. Disks lose their ability to absorb shock, muscles weaken, and bones lose mass. This is compounded spending too much time sitting in cars, at desks, at computers. Bad posture makes matters worse.

How can yoga help reduce back pain?
Yoga helps build a strong yet supple spine as well as correcting postural misalignments. The subtle breath-work and relaxation practices of yoga can also provide pain sufferers with a powerful tool to manage their pain. Some of the back-conditions that may be eased by regular and appropriate yoga include: scoliosis, sciatica, lumbago, degenerated or bulging discs, as well as neck pain.

Our Yoga for Back Care Course
Often the best teachers of back care yoga are those who have experienced back problems themselves. Yoga Teacher and Ayurveda consultant Adrian Ward has a life long passion for yoga and the healing arts. Living with a degenerative spine condition has inspired Adrian’s special interest in how yoga can best be applied to support back care.

During 6 week course Adrian will guide students through a yoga program customised to address common back problems and enhance back strength and alignment. Students will also develop self awareness so they can practice yoga in a way that aids rather than aggitates their back, neck and spine.

Day: TBC - next course coming soon!
Duration: 6 week course
Time: 6:30pm-7:45pm
Cost: $135 (inc gst)
Teacher: Adrian Ward

Expressions of interest welcome. No experience necessary. Enquire now

BACK CARE YOGA TIP: If you are doing a yoga class or doing your own personal practice, here's a key principle to keep in mind...

Breathe as You Do the Yoga Poses. When we hold our breath, we hold onto tension. Quiet, slow breathing induces the relaxation response, allowing increased circulation to tissues whose vessels are constricted during times of stress. If you can stay in touch with your breath as you practice yoga you will also stay within a safe range of motion for your body and will be less likely to over-strain your muscles and ligaments.

General Yoga Classes

These are drop in classes so no advanced booking is required. Please arrive ten minutes before class. Mats provided. INTRO OFFER: 3 CLASSES FOR $45 is valid at all these classes.

Monday: 10:00am - 11:15am (recommences 20th Feb)

General Class. All welcome. Teacher: Tanya Dayman

Monday: 6:30pm - 7:45pm

General Class. All welcome. Teacher: Rosie Caunt

Wednesday: 6:15am - 7:30am

Sunrise Yoga. All welcome. Teacher: Michela Caselli

Wednesday: 6:30pm - 7:45pm

General Class. All welcome. Teacher: Michela Caselli

Thursday: 10:00am - 11:15am ("new class" starts 2nd Feb 2012)

General Class. All welcome. Teacher: Anja Orttmann Heuser

Thursday: 12:00pm - 1:15pm

General Class. All welcome. Teacher: Rosie Caunt

Saturday: 7:30am - 8:45am

An intermediate class for students keen to explore the various tools of yoga. Teacher: Michael de Manincor

Sunday: 9:30am - 10:45am (recommences 29th Jan)***

General Class. All welcome. Teacher: Sumi Dorairaj

***Please note this class will run from 7:30am - 8:45am on the following dates: 4th Mar, 1st Apr, 6th May, 3rd Jun, 1st Jul, 5th Aug, 2nd Sep.

The most powerful element of yoga, health, and life, is in the way that we breathe.

STILLNESS: To enhance your peace-of-mind, gift yourself at least 10 minutes of conscious quiet time daily.

Breathe slowing and deeply as you do Yoga... this calms your nervous system and your mind.