Basic Beginner Course
Learn yoga basics with expert guidance in this introductory yoga for beginners course.
Classes Available
Beginner
Basic Beginners Course – Class 1
45 MinFocus
Join Rod as he takes you through a step-by-step introduction to yoga. If you have never done yoga before, this is the best place to start. Experience what it feels like to open your chest. Learn how to balance on...
Key Poses
tadasana, urdhva hastasana, trikonasana, virabhadrasana II, savasana.
Equipment
Mat, blanket
Beginner
Basic Beginners Course – Class 2
45 MinFocus
The classes in this course evolve by consolidating what has already been learnt whilst adding some new poses and techniques. In Class 2 you continue to build a strong foundation whilst starting to look more closely at the concept of...
Key Poses
Urdhva baddhanguliyasana, parsvakonasana, parsvottanasana
Equipment
Mat, blanket
Beginner
Basic Beginners Course – Class 3
45 MinFocus
This class continues to build your understanding of the basic standing poses. The Standing poses are so important at this stage because of their corrective effect on the whole body. You will feel which areas need to be strengthened and...
Key Poses
parsvakonasana, virabhadrasana I and prasarita padottanasana.
Equipment
Mat, 2 blankets, 2 blocks
Beginner
Basic Beginners Course – Class 4
45 MinFocus
The previous classes have probably highlighted some stiffness in your shoulders. In this class we look more directly at how to go about improving the mobility of your shoulders. You will quickly notice how much tension is stored in this...
Key Poses
Garudasana and Vajrasana.
Equipment
Mat, 2 blankets, 2 blocks, belt
Beginner
Basic Beginners Course – Class 5
45 MinFocus
In this class we continue to work on improving shoulder mobility. You will be ready now to confidently approach downward facing dog pose. Continue to work on overall body strength and flexibility with an expanding range of standing and seated...
Key Poses
gomukhasana, ardha chandrasana, virasana
Equipment
Mat, 2 blankets, bolster, 2 blocks, belt.
Course Overview
Description
Learn yoga basics with expert guidance in this introductory yoga for beginners course. The Basic Beginner Course is the first part of the four-part Yoga Selection online beginners program. Progress from beginner to intermediate in 18 video classes. The Yoga Selection beginners program is the most comprehensive and structured beginners program available online. It will help you to build a safe and solid foundation for your yoga practice. Once you complete the four-part beginner program you are then ready to progress to intermediate level classes.
Who is this course for?
- Individuals new to yoga
- Those new to Iyengar yoga
- Anyone needing to re-visit basic yoga principles
If this is you, start your Yoga Selection journey here!
How will this course help?
People try yoga for varying reasons. You might be looking for relief from back pain or some other discomfort. Perhaps you are interested in sport and want to improve your performance or minimise your injury risk. Maybe you need a tool to manage stress. These are all good reasons to give yoga a try.
Whilst doing this course, you will feel your body work in a way it may never have done before. Afterwards you will notice a feeling of calm. This is part of the positive effect yoga has on your mind. Keep practicing and you will begin to notice yourself changing. You may start to notice feeling stronger, more flexible, more energetic and less stressed. Your concentration may be more sustained. Get ready to start feeling like a more balanced and healthy version of yourself!
To find out more about learning Iyengar yoga online as a beginner, see our blog article.
What do I get from this course?
- A comprehensive and structured introduction to yoga using the Iyengar method
- Essential foundations and key principles clearly communicated to help you go further on your yoga journey
- Step by step tracking of your progression through the course
- Email reminders to help keep you motivated and on track
- Email support from your teacher
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