Yoga classes in Hobart
Weekly yoga classes are a time for rejuvenation, learning and relaxation. Ganges Yoga caters to different needs and experience with three course levels. Class sizes are small so that teaching can be personalised: as numbers are limited, casual attendance is only an option if places are available, so please enquire first. You'll find class descriptions, term dates, fees, and enrolment info below. Learn more about the contents and structure of a Ganges Yoga class here.
Why courses instead of drop in classes?
Level 1-3 courses at Ganges Yoga are usually 10 weeks long. This means you benefit from a sequence of classes that the teacher structures according to the needs of the group. Teaching is systematic so that you gradually progress in your experience and understanding of yoga. We encourage you to make the committment to a course and discover the difference for yourself.
Term Dates levels 1 - 3
2017
Term 1 | 10 weeks
Week starting 6 February - week ending 14 April
Term 2 | 10 weeks
Week starting 17 April - week ending 23 June
Term 3 | 10 weeks
Week starting 26 June - week ending 1 September
*Classes will be held at our new venue, South Hobart Yoga & Meditation
Term 4 | 10 weeks
Week starting 4 September - week ending 10 November | SHYAM
Term 5 | 5 weeks
Week starting 13 November - 15 December | SHYAM
Classes 2017
Enrolment
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Contact Ganges Yoga to check there's room in your chosen course.
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Submit the online enrolment form below.
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Complete your payment using Direct Debit. Proof of concession required.
Direct Debit
Account name Ganges Yoga
BSB 633 000
Account number 156 250 490
Reference Class level + your name eg L2Brown
Note that fees are not transferable. Missed classes can be made up by attending an extra session during the same term, space permitting.
More questions? Not sure how to pay for a casual class? Please get in touch!
General Information
Where
General classes are held at South Hobart Yoga & Meditation, within the South Hobart Living Arts Centre. Located at 14 Weld St, South Hobart, there is onsite parking. There is a map at the bottom of this page, and when you enrol, Ahimsa will send you instructions!
Yoga for War Veterans classes are held at Mates4Mates in New Town.
Google Maps are below.
Duration
Most courses run for 10 weeks. General classes are 1.5 hours. The Yoga for War Veterans class is 2 hours.
What you need
All equipment is provided. Simply wear loose or stretchy clothing that is comfortable and allows free movement. You may like to bring your own meditation shawl and a water bottle.
Your health
All students complete a health questionnaire at the time of enrolment. This ensures that the teacher knows of any conditions, such as high blood pressure, that contraindicate certain practices. Please discuss particular health needs, or changes to your health, with your teacher.
Before class
Avoid eating for at least 2 hours prior to practising yoga.
Fee Structure
10 week course
$200 full | $180 concession
5 week course (Foundation Yoga & Term 5 only)
$100 full | $90 concession
Casual (only if there's room!)
$22 full | $20 concession
Note: Classes are held on public holidays excepting during Easter.
Class Timetable
New Term 3 courses will be added very soon!
Strong Stretch | Blokes Yoga | Kids Yoga | Over 60s | Foundation Yoga
Foundation | *5 week courses from 31st July
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Mondays 5.45 - 7.15pm | with Pippa
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Tuesdays 9:30 - 11am | with Jyoti
Beginners
In-depth
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Wednesdays 5.45 - 7.15pm | with Ahimsa
Yoga for War Veterans
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Mondays 9.30 - 11.30am
Ongoing throughout the year | no charge | at Mates4Mates |
with Helen (Ahimsa)
Class Descriptions
Foundation Yoga
Learn the basics and become familiar with this style of yoga. The Foundation course is more interactive than other courses. It enables you to start developing flexibility, learn simple breathing techniques and build up the practice of yoga nidra deep relaxation with clear instructions and no pressure. Yoga nidra includes making a positive resolve that is personal to you. Your teacher will guide you in creating a resolve. Foundation Yoga prepares you for the 10-week Beginners course.
Beginners offers a systematic introduction to the fundamental practices of holistic yoga: postures, breathing and relaxation.
Progressive assumes knowledge of the basics. The dynamic sequence, Salute to the Sun is taught, classical yogic pranayamas are developed and meditation is introduced.
In-depth is for experienced students who wish to deepen their understanding and practice of yoga with stronger asanas, more advanced pranayamas and longer meditations. Each course is based around a theme such as the chakras, a meditation technique or a focus on an aspect of health, to name just a few of the many topics delved into.
Yoga for Mood Management
Do you suffer from fluctuating and disturbing moods? Yoga offers practical tools for mood management in daily life – postures, breathing, relaxation and mind management combine to help manage and stabilize moods and emotions. Your teacher, Pippa, is a psychologist and yoga teacher. Join her to learn how yoga can help.
The Yoga for Mood Management course was originally developed by Dr Katie Pullinger, a general practitioner who recognises that yoga has a role to play in everyday mental health.
Yoga for War Veterans and ADF Personnel
Military service carries the risk of physical and mental injury and illness. Many of the participants suffer from PTSD, depression, anxiety and other health issues. These classes focus on using yoga and meditation therapeutically to relieve the PTSD by strengthening the relaxation response and developing mind management skills. Very gentle, soothing and calming, with time for sharing morning tea afterwards. See the Life Beyond Trauma page for more information on this topic.
Learn about the contents and structure of a Ganges Yoga class here.
Class Locations
South Hobart Yoga
& Meditation
Mates4Mates
* Ganges Yoga classes will be held in this premises from Term 3 2017 onwards.