Hatha Yoga - Sydney Course

We offer training in face to face and/or online learning formats.

• Please see scheduled class for delivery format.
• Online classes delivered via livestream video over Zoom.

Gain strength, flexibility, muscle tone and improve your general wellbeing, while you learn to relax and concentrate through Hatha Yoga classes.

Hatha Yoga uses a combination of breathing, exercise and deep relaxation to align the body and clear the mind. You will learn Vinyasa and Asanas (stretching and yoga postures), Pranayama (breathing techniques) and meditation and relaxation techniques.

This course is suitable for the beginner and requires no prior experience.

By the end of this course, you may experience relief of stress, stabilised blood pressure, assistance in digestion and weight loss, assistance in achieving a better night's sleep and a positive effect on overall health and energy levels.

Macquarie Community College operates from a range of venues across Northern and Western Sydney. We have campuses in Blacktown, Carlingford, Chatswood, Epping, Mt Druitt, Richmond, and Ryde. Enrol now!

Course Outline

Topics can include:

• Vinyasa and Asanas (stretching and Yoga postures)
• Pranayama (breathing techniques)
• Meditation and relaxation

Please note: This is a guide only.

Course Outcome

• Students will experience a range of yoga practices that enhances their general wellbeing, improves flexibility and strength, and creates centredness.
• Yoga can assist in the relief of stress, stabilise blood pressure, assist in digestion and weight loss, assist in achieving a better night's sleep and have a positive effect on overall health and energy levels.

What to Bring

• Yoga mat (sticky mat to assist in standing and seated postures)
• Blankets (to sit on and use throughout the class)
• Comfortable and flexible clothing
• Cool drink

Prerequisite: Desirable

• No prior experience of yoga is necessary.

Important Information

• Students sign a medical/ information form at the first class.
• If you are new to exercise or have a pre-existing condition, please seek information from their GP before participating.
• Avoid eating a heavy meal two hours before the class. Please do not drink for one hour prior to class or during the class. Please have plenty of water earlier on during the day.
• Ladies: For comfort, avoid bras with underwire for yoga classes.
• Student's health needs are considered and alternative postures are provided to meet individual health issues, level of strength, flexibility and fitness.
• In this course, we progress from an introduction to the history and philosophy of yoga to experiencing the connection or union between the breath, movements, and the mind.
• The course includes meditation and relaxation practices, provides an overview of yoga for those who have never have practiced yoga before.
• Intermediate students experience a higher level of Hatha Yoga in this course.

Delivery Mode

• We offer training in face to face and/or online learning formats.
• To check the delivery mode of the course you are interested in please view the class timetable.

Classroom based: experienced and engaging trainers will take you through the course material face to face.

Classroom based learning for this course includes:

• Scheduled class times and sessions
• Interaction with your trainer and other students

Please note: Government COVID-19 regulations and recommendations, including appropriate social distancing measures, hand washing and other hygiene protocols will be in place at all times and may result in course delivery changes.

Remote learning: experienced and engaging trainers will take you through the course material via interactive livestream video classes online.

Remote learning for this course includes:

• Scheduled class times and sessions
• Livestream video classes online
• Interaction with your trainer and other students during livestream video sessions

Please note: You will need access to the internet and a smartphone, tablet, computer or laptop in order to participate in the livestream video classes.

Macquarie Community College operates from a range of venues across Northern and Western Sydney. We have campuses in Blacktown, Carlingford, Chatswood, Epping, Mt Druitt, Richmond, and Ryde. Enrol now!