Benefits of a Beginner Series

Learning any new skill takes practice and the feedback of a trusted teacher.  Repetition is the key to success.  With that in mind we have developed a new approach to learning Bala’s vinyasa yoga.  We call it complete because over the course of 8 classes you’ll learn all poses and sequences that make up the foundation of the flow we teach.

Special characteristics of the Beginner Series

Your commitment is to the entire series.  This allows us to move and grow as a group.  It also means you’re learning with the same group week after week.  You’ll get to know and support each other.  And best of all, everyone in the class starts out a beginner.

Workshop Format

Featuring demonstration, discussion and practice, you are free to ask questions as we figure out why we do the things we do in yoga.  Why do we always build a pose from the ground up?  Why do we breath in when we are rising and breathe out when descending?  This structure allows us to give you not only the alignment details of a pose but also the reasoning behind it.

Slower paced

The pace of the series is comfortable as the purpose is on learning and “getting it”, rather than on having an intense workout.  The yoga here is being open and willing to try new things.  Remember, the only reason for falling is to learn how to get back up.

Dharma

We incorporate yoga philosophy into every class to reflect how the physical outside practice is a means of entry into what’s going on within.

Ujjayi

Breath, the foundation of the practice is explained and is a critical focus throughout the practice.  You will be able to use the breath to fully support your practice.