Courses & Classes
What we teach
Manly Yoga and Meditation Centre offers a range of courses and casual classes. All classes are 1.5 hour and consist of postures, breathing practices, relaxation and meditation.
Yoga postures taught in class begin gently and are explored in a non-competitive atmosphere with an emphasis on steadiness, comfort and awareness. The postures help invigorate the body, improve health and flexibility, and remove tensions.
Breathing practices aim to awaken, balance and expand the life energy within us. The practices induce relaxation and help ease mental and emotional disturbances.
Relaxation practices help de-stress body and mind and support healing. Yoga Nidra™ is the main practice for deeply relaxing all layers of our being.
Meditation practices cultivate awareness, calmness and serenity. Ultimately, meditation brings a deeper understanding of our inner nature and is a tool for enhancing concentration, will power and reducing stress.
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Courses & Classes
By attending a course you will steadily progress in your learning and experience of the yoga practices. Manly Yoga and Meditation Centre offers a variety of courses, including:
Introductory Yoga Level 1
This course is designed to support new students in learning an appropriate foundation of yoga practices, including postures, breathing practices, relaxation and meditation techniques for their physical, mental and inner well being. Students are encouraged to practice at their own level of comfort and capacity and are shown ways of varying the yoga practices to support their individual flexibility, fitness and health needs. The course may be repeated as required.
Introductory Yoga Level 2
This course is for students who have completed an Introductory Level 1 course and who are now wishing to extend their experience and knowledge of the various practices of yoga. Students are also introduced to an understanding of the energy body and how yoga practices influence the well being of this subtle aspect of the personality. Students need to consult their teacher before enrolling and purchase the Asana, Pranayama, Mudra and Bandha yoga text book. The course may be repeated as required.
Progressive Yoga
Building on Introductory Level 2, in this course students progress into deeper levels of postures, breathing and meditation techniques. Students are also introduced to the philosophies of yoga to help them integrate their understanding of yoga into their everyday lives. The course may be repeated as required.
Experienced Yoga
This course is designed to support experienced practitioners of yoga who are established in a solid regular home practice. At this level, students are also encouraged to participate in further training and experience of yoga by attending workshops and retreats offered at our residential yoga centres. This course is conducted on a term-by-term basis. Please consult your yoga teacher.
Meditation Course
This course is an introduction to the theory and practice of meditation - leading to inner stillness, balance and harmony within the personality. Students will also learn postures, breathing practices and relaxation techniques to help lead them into a meditation practice.
Prenatal Yoga
This course includes gentle postures, breathing techniques, relaxation and meditation for prenatal students to support them in pregnancy, birth and motherhood. This popular course can be joined at any time.
Casual Classes
Casual classes are taught at a level suitable for beginners and experienced students. These classes may be joined at any time and are available to everyone. They are held during and in between terms. Booking is not required.
Family Yoga
This creative class is for children up to 10 years and their parents. The class is conducted once a term and the yoga practices are built on each season of the year. This is an opportunity for parents and children to interact and learn simple yoga postures, breathing practices and relaxation techniques in a tranquil and non-competitive environment – fun for all! Contact the yoga centre for the date of the next class.
Specialised Yoga Classes
Specialised yoga classes are also available, including yoga for seniors, yoga for teenagers, family yoga (for children up to 10 and their parents), and yoga for cancer. Specialised classes are conducted on a term-by-term basis. Please contact the yoga centre for more information.
Timetable
Term 4, 13 October - 20 December
Download a PDF of the timetable
| DAY | TIME | DURATION | DESCRIPTION |
| Monday | 8.45am | 1.5 hour | Seniors Casual |
| Monday | 10.30am | 1.5 hour | Seniors Casual |
| Monday | 10.30am | 1.5 hour | General Casual |
| Monday | 6.15pm | 1.5 hour | Introductory 1 |
| Monday | 6.15pm | 1.5 hour | Introductory 2 |
| Monday | 6.15pm | 1.5 hour | Progressive |
| Monday | 8.00pm | 1.5 hour | Introductory 1 |
| Monday | 8.00pm | 1.5 hour | Introductory 2 |
| Monday | 8.00pm | 1.5 hour | Progressive |
| Tuesday | 10.30am | 1.5 hour | General Casual |
| Tuesday | 6.15pm | 1.5 hour | Introductory 1 |
| Tuesday | 6.15pm | 1.5 hour | Introductory 2 |
| Tuesday | 6.15pm | 1 hour | Meditation 1 |
| Tuesday | 8.00pm | 1.5 hour | General Casual |
| Tuesday | 8.00pm | 1.5 hour | 6 Week Beginners Yoga & Meditation Course |
| Wednesday | 10.00am | 1.5 hour | Introductory 1 |
| Wednesday | 10.00am | 1.5 hour | Introductory 2 |
| Wednesday | 6.15pm | 1.5 hour | Introductory 1 |
| Wednesday | 6.15pm | 1.5 hour | Introductory 2 |
| Wednesday | 6.15pm | 1.5 hour | Progressive |
| Wednesday | 8.00pm | 1.5 hour | Introductory 1 |
| Wednesday | 8.00pm | 1.5 hour | Introductory 2 |
| Wednesday | 8.00pm | 1.5 hour | Progressive |
| Thursday | 10.00am | 1.5 hour | Progressive |
| Thursday | 6.30pm | 1.5 hour | Prenatal |
| Thursday | 6.30pm | 1.5 hour | 6 Week Beginners Yoga & Meditation Course |
| Saturday | 8.00am | 1.5 hour | Introductory 1 |
| Saturday | 8.00am | 1.5 hour | General Casual |
| Saturday | 10.00am | 1.5 hour | General Casual |
| Saturday | 3.00pm | 1.5 hour | 6 Week Experienced Yoga & Meditation Course |
Enrolment
Download a PDF of the enrolment form
6 week course (including GST)
Commencing
Tues 11th Nov 8-9.30pm Beginners
Thurs 13th Nov 6.30-8pm Beginners
Sat 15th Nov 3-4.30pm Experienced
Full Fee - $95.00
Pension Concession Card or Health Care Card - $85.00
10 week course (including GST)
Full fee - $160.00
Pension Concession Card or Health Care Card - $100.00
General Casual Classes
Full fee - $18
10 class voucher - $160.00
Pension Concession Card or Health Care Card - $12.00
10 class voucher - $100.00
All 10 Class vouchers valid for 3 months
Please book and pay before the start of each term.
Eftpos and credit card facilities are available.
Cheques are payable to Manly Yoga and Meditation Centre.
To enrol, please contact the Centre or send your enrolment form and cheque payment to:
Manly Yoga and Meditation Centre
27 Pittwater Road
Manly, NSW, 2095
Flexible class attendance
The Centre offers a number of different times for people to attend classes and courses and so cater for the needs of students with a range of work and family commitments. If you are enrolled in a course and are unable to attend your regular class, the yoga centre supports you to make up your class at a more appropriate time, or transfer to another course (where available) within the term.
What to bring
Please bring a large towel or sarong to lie on and wear loose comfortable clothing.
All yoga rooms are carpeted. Yoga is best practiced on an empty stomach, so we recommend not eating for up to 2 hours before class. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to class.