Outlining Hatha Yoga "Do you do yoga?" This simple question, phrased along the lines of 'do you do housework?' or 'do you go to school?', is not that easy to answer. We all know what housework is: washing up and hoovering, keeping the laundry piles in check and making sure that the house doesn't get[…]
25 November 2021∙7 minutes to read
Learn Pilates and Yoga For Beginners For the ultimate full body work out for your health and overall fitness; Pilates could be what you're looking for. Regularly practising Pilates will teach you discipline, patience and how to empower your core through moving your body. Anyone is able to do Pilates which makes it inclusive and[…]
14 May 2021∙7 minutes to read
Sun salutation for beginners If you’re familiar with yoga, you’ve probably heard the term ‘sun salutation’ bandied around by various instructors. Sun salutation yoga is a series of 12 poses, although you’ll find various opinions out there on how many poses should form the practise. It’s often thought of in the Yoga community as an[…]
26 February 2021∙7 minutes to read
Advice for Men Doing Yoga “Undisturbed calmness of mind is attained by cultivating friendliness toward the happy, compassion for the unhappy, delight in the virtuous, and indifference toward the wicked.” - Patanjali Yoga is for everyone. Thanks to the poses, breathing exercises, and stretches, yoga comes with a lot of physical, mental, and spiritual benefits[…]
26 February 2021∙7 minutes to read
Yoga can be practised for many reasons, from developing flexibility, balance and strength to making time for mindful movement in a busy week. Whether you’re completely new to the mat or looking to deepen an established practice, you can explore different styles and approaches with yoga teachers across Australia. If fitting sessions around work, study or family life is the priority, online yoga classes offer another flexible way to practise from home.
What You Need to Know About Becoming More Flexible With Yoga Cultivate flexibility. Life is the process of becoming rigid but flexibility allows you to adapt to the movement of life. It allows you to react accurately to unforeseen events and to others' attitudes that surprise you - Frédéric Lenoir, writer and sociologist. Practising yoga[…]
7 February 2021∙8 minutes to read
How to Find Yoga Classes Near You Working out that you're looking for yoga lessons in your local area is the first step to take, but then you also need to consider the style and pace of yoga that you want. So let's run through the best place and ways to start this process. There's an[…]
29 July 2020∙12 minutes to read
What is the Perfect Yoga Class Sequence? Yoga is all about the mind-body connection; the asanas or poses, yoga breathing – breathing in tune with movement and meditation serve to foster that very connection. As yoga transcends the physical – indeed, it is the flow of energy that compels movement, would it matter in what[…]
16 December 2019∙7 minutes to read
The Complete Guide to Yoga Therapy It’s well known that yoga is a great way to exercise while relaxing at the same time and there are also many benefits to yoga, which is why it’s popular all over the world. Those who practise yoga can tone muscle while focusing on their chakras, meditating, and doing[…]
28 November 2019∙7 minutes to read
An Introduction to the Five Tibetan Rites “Yoga does not just change the way we see things, it transforms the person who sees.” - B.K.S. Iyengar Yoga is an activity that requires a lot of discipline to get the maximum benefit from it and some practices are easier than others. Did you know that there[…]
27 August 2019∙7 minutes to read
The Beginner’s Guide to Yoga and Chakras “Yoga is the journey of the self, through the self, to the self.” - The Bhagavad Gita The number of people practising yoga is increasing. While most yogis are in their 30s and 40s, an increasing number of over 50s are also taking it up. Chakras are said[…]
29 July 2019∙7 minutes to read
What Should You Eat When You Do Yoga? “One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well.” - Virginia Woolf Whatever your lifestyle, how you do sport, or your tastes, eating well is really important when you do yoga. Yoga has become a great way to unwind and get healthy[…]
11 February 2019∙7 minutes to read
How Can Pilates Benefit Your Life Pilates is a popular exercise, known throughout the world. Each year it continues to rise in popularity as people gain awareness of how important it is to take care of their health. Young and old are frequenting Pilate’s studios worldwide to get better health, better posture, proper body awareness[…]
30 August 2018∙8 minutes to read
12 Essential Yoga Positions for Beginners Yoga is originally a Hindu spiritual and ascetic discipline. The focus of this ancient practice is meditation and breath control in particular bodily postures and positions. Nowadays, however, yoga is practised all over the world by all sorts of people, predominantly for health and relaxation. The yoga that is[…]
13 July 2018∙9 minutes to read
What to Wear and Bring to Yoga: A Beginner’s Guide "To be content with what you have is to be rich." Lao Tzu, Chinese philosopher. 300 million. This is the number of yoga practitioners in the world. The yoga industry is growing quickly, especially with the development of a whole range of sports yoga equipment[…]
12 June 2018∙7 minutes to read
Where Can You Learn Yoga Online? “Put your heart, mind, and soul into even your smallest acts. This is the secret of success.” - Swami Sivanada Yoga is more than a discipline, it’s a vocation, a way of life. The ways in which yoga is taught are changing. Yogis are leaving their usual yoga centres[…]
21 May 2018∙6 minutes to read
Yoga isn’t a single type of practice. Hatha classes often take a slower approach to postures and breathing, while Vinyasa links movements together in flowing sequences. Yin yoga generally involves holding positions for longer periods, and other teachers may focus on Ashtanga, restorative yoga, meditation or breathwork.
The right starting point depends on your experience, mobility, interests and reasons for practising. A beginner may want time to learn foundational poses and understand alignment, while someone with more experience might want to refine their technique, explore a new style or build a more consistent routine.
Working individually with a teacher can make the practice easier to adapt. Instead of following the pace of a large class, sessions can focus on the movements, sequences and techniques most relevant to you.
Across Australia, yoga can fit into very different lifestyles. You might prefer individual sessions at home, outdoor practice when conditions allow, a local studio environment or a combination of face-to-face and online classes.
There are yoga teachers in Sydney for learners looking for anything from gentle beginner sessions to more dynamic practice. You can also explore yoga classes in Melbourne or find instructors offering yoga lessons in Brisbane.
On the west coast, yoga teachers in Perth offer options for different levels and styles, while learners in South Australia can browse yoga classes in Adelaide.
Private lessons can be particularly useful if you would rather learn at your own pace, ask questions as you practise or have movements explained and demonstrated in greater detail.
Before booking a lesson, think about what you want from your yoga practice. You may be interested in flexibility and movement, developing strength and balance, learning breathing techniques, building confidence before joining group classes or simply creating regular time to practise.
Teaching approaches also vary. Some instructors concentrate strongly on physical technique and alignment, while others incorporate meditation, relaxation or traditional elements of yoga into their sessions.
On Superprof, you can compare teachers according to their experience, availability, teaching style, lesson format and areas of specialisation. Reading individual profiles can help you find someone whose approach matches your level and the type of practice you want to develop.
Whichever format you choose, a personalised approach gives you room to learn progressively, understand each movement more clearly and shape your yoga practice around your own interests and routine.