Frequently Asked Questions

Not at all — this is the most common myth we hear! Saying you’re too inflexible for yoga is like saying you’re too dirty to take a bath. Flexibility is something yoga builds over time, not a prerequisite. Every pose can be modified, and our teachers will show you options that suit your body on day one.

If you have an average level of everyday fitness, you’ll manage this course. As a guide, you’re ready to start if you can:

1. Get up and down from the floor without assistance (even if it’s not graceful — nobody’s is at first!)
2. Walk for 20–30 minutes at a comfortable pace. 
3. Reach your arms overhead and hold them there for a few breaths.
4. Hold a plank with the knees on or off the floor for 30 seconds. 

That’s genuinely all you need. Yoga is not a competition, and you’ll be 
encouraged to work at your own pace, rest whenever you need to, and use modifications where they help. If any of the above is difficult for you, please still get in touch. We can suggest options like chair-based or gentle yoga classes that may suit you better.

In most cases, yes. Yoga is highly adaptable, and our teachers are trained to offer modifications for common issues like mild back pain, knee sensitivity, and limited mobility. Please tell us about any injuries or conditions on arrival so your teacher can support you properly. If you have a serious or recent injury, or you’re managing a medical condition, we recommend checking with your doctor before starting.

Comfortable clothing you can move and stretch in — leggings, shorts, tracksuit pants, t-shirts. Avoid anything too loose up top (it can fall over your face in forward bends). Yoga is practiced barefoot, so no special footwear is needed.

Mats are provided for this course, but you’re welcome to bring your own if you prefer. Many students buy their own mat after a few weeks once they know they’re hooked! We also supply props like blocks, straps, and blankets.

It’s best not to eat a large meal within 2 hours of class. A light snack (like a piece of fruit) an hour beforehand is fine if you’re hungry.

This course teaches yoga fundamentals found in hatha, vinyasa and ashtanga yoga. Foundational poses, breathing techniques, and simple relaxation practices. The pace is progressive and everything is explained step by step.

Teachers will mainly teach though verbal cues and visual demonstrations, they may occasionally offer hands-on adjustments to help with alignment, but only ever with your consent. You can opt out at any time with a simple no thank you. The teacher will never expect for an explanation of why you prefer not to be touched.

Each week builds on the last, but missing one class won’t leave you behind. All material is covered twice. If you do miss a class – you can attend a make-up class once per course by attending another suitable class on the timetable within 14 days of the missed class. To do this please email us before you miss the class, with the details of the make-up class you wish to attend. We do not retrospectively offer make-up classes.

Please arrive 10–15 minutes before your first class so you can meet your teacher, get set up, and settle in without rushing. For subsequent classes, 5–10 minutes early is ideal.