faq

Yoga teachers and yogis are real people. We're here to help support you in learning and understanding what yoga can mean for you - starting as you are. So if you're feeling less 'able' than yogis who have been practicing for years - don't worry, we all started there too!

Please feel at ease to voice any queries or concerns (no question is invalid) and we’ll do our best to help!

For a more active practice, we advise starting with one of our Fundamentals Flow classes.

These are structured to help you learn, as we navigate our bodies with an integration of breath and movement. Expect plenty of supportive, thoughtful cueing from our teachers, as well as an interactive, conversational space for learning.

With new confidence to move through Sun Salutations (Surya Namaskar) and other foundational postures, you might like to try Vinyasa Flow classes for a more dynamic experience, or Harmony (Flow + Yin) for a beautifully balanced rejuvenation.

Breathe & Align is the newest addition to our timetable, and serves as an way of broadening your strength and stability within the postures, in a meditative pace. There is also a focus on pranayama, the work of breathing to infuse each shape with energy and intention.

Yin, a more grounded and passive approach to tuning into the body, is generally suitable for all. You’ll also find Pilates Flow an approachable, dynamic and fun way to build plenty of core stability, strength and body-awareness in supporting the functional movement of your body, on the mat and in life.

You can see our Class Styles for full descriptions.

If you have injuries it is important to let the teacher know, so they can offer support on safe and practical variations for your body. If you sense something is not quite right in class, ease out of the pose, and let the teacher know.

If you’re practising for 2 - congrats! Pregnancy is a transformative journey, and your body will appreciate something different every day. Our teachers are versed in modifications which help you to create strengthening, stability and more ease / fun in different shapes - have a chat to us prior to class and we can meet you where you’re at.

We are always learning through our practice - not about how to fit into any prescribed ideal form, but rather, to how the forms can help us integrate breath, body, presence.

You can also email hello@estuaryyoga.com.au, we'll be glad to assist where we can.

Before classes, you're welcome to relax in our reception area. Have a chat to the teacher (or any of the friendly faces around). If you want some quiet time, grab any props you would like (ask the teacher if you're not sure) and head downstairs to settle onto your mat.

If it's your first time ever to yoga and feeling self-conscious, remember that everyone is probably too focused on their own experience to be watching you! It's a conversation you have with your body, and it's an experience our teachers are there to support you with. If you feel uncertain, wave them over to check in - it's absolutely ok!

Afterwards, take the time to thank yourself for making space to be on your mat, and allow your experience to settle before stepping back into your day.

You can book your next class at reception, or take it in your own time via the Momence app.