Yoga for Beginners

Yoga for Beginner 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.

Interested in trying yoga? This introductory Sydney Yoga course will introduce you to common yoga practices - postures, breathing techniques, relaxation and meditation techniques. Discover the benefits for your body and mind. This course is a passive experience of a mild level of yoga. No previous experience needed.

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

What is Yoga?

Yoga is a scientific fitness system that uses gentle yet dynamic postures and various breathing and relaxation techniques to achieve balance in the body. It is probably the most widely recognised Hatha yoga technique in the world.
BKS Iyengar is responsible for much of the modern understanding of Hatha yoga as well as the development and use of yoga props such as bolsters, blankets, belts and blocks as an aid and support for students.
This method of teaching pays particularly close attention to placement and alignment of the body and the props can assist precision and extension in the postures.

Topics include:

Outline of yoga postures and relaxation techniques
Principles of Iyengar style of yoga
Health benefits

Course Outcome

Students will become familiar with a series of yoga poses and relaxation techniques to assist with relief from pain, discomfort, stress and anexiety in the body.
Students will experience the unique experience of the Iyengar style of yoga.

What to Bring

• A yoga mat, blanket and cool drink

Wear loose, comfortable clothing

Prerequisite: Desirable

No prior experience required. Course will suit students will some basic experience.

Important Information

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.

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
Class is held in a yoga studio

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.