Before enrolling in the other Practitioner Programs students who are new to Yoga attend our Introduction to Iyengar Yoga methodology . This entry level course can be attended either as a 10 Week course or an Intensive week of study.
- 10 Week course: Courses run for 10 weeks, with one 90 minute class per week.
- Intensive week: Students attend morning and evening (7.00-8.15am & 5.45-7.00pm) for 5 consecutive days. Our Intensive Week dates for 2018 are as follows: 22-26 January, 23-27 April, 16-20 July, 8-12 October.
Yoga is a self study, a contemplative science. Learning Yoga is the journey of learning to practice. The key methods of practice within Iyengar Yoga, include technique, timings, sequence and repetition. During the Introductory Course, these methods are introduced through the learning of asana (physical postures). Students begin to explore the body, mind and breath as relational forces.
Regular attendance will increase body awareness, flexibility, strength and concentration. Students develop the skills and knowledge to commence a practice of yoga. In the beginning the emphasis is on the techniques of asana so that students learn how to perform asanas safely and correctly. Over time students deepen their understanding of why as well as how to practice yoga so that it can be sustained over a lifetime regardless of illness, injury, and major life events.
After completion of this entry level program students enrol in the Foundation level of the Practitioner programs. For more information about Iyengar Yoga, please see our FAQs. For Yoga Mandir's term dates, please click here. If students are not yet ready to commit to the Introductory course, they may consider attending an Open Yogasana class.
How do I sign up:
Students new to Yoga Mandir will need to create a student account. Click on the Login/ register button on the menu at the top of the page and follow the prompts. See the FAQs for more details. After creating a student account, book a program from the list below. After booking, the program item will be added to your cart. Go to CART to complete your order and payment.