A new year signals an influx of new students in yoga studios around the world as wellness goals top the list of new year’s resolutions for 2025. If you are looking for yoga classes in Brisbane to start your yoga journey, or if you are returning to yoga after a break from exercise, there are a few factors to consider.
Not all yoga classes are the same. Yoga classes vary from gentle, restorative styles of practice suitable for all levels, to strong, dynamic classes suitable for practitioners with a degree of fitness and experience.
What style of yoga classes are right for me?
Every body can benefit from yoga. But not all yoga classes are suitable for every body. Depending upon what you want to achieve from your yoga practice, and your current level of strength and fitness, will determine what style of yoga you should seek out.
When students call to enquire about starting yoga, the first question I ask is what do you wish to achieve from your yoga practice? Yoga is clinically proven to improve both physical and mental health, but there are 3 primary reasons for starting yoga.
Yoga For relaxation or to reduce stress & anxiety
Stress reduction and improvement in mental health is the number 1 reason people seek out yoga classes in Brisbane and around the world. Any well taught yoga class will incorporate an element of relaxation plus breathing techniques to help regulate the nervous system, but there a few styles of yoga that focus specifically on nervous system regulation to reduce stress and anxiety and support mental health.
If you are seeking yoga classes in Brisbane for relaxation and to reduce stress and anxiety, seek out gentle yoga, restorative yoga and yin yoga classes or specialised yoga for mental health classes such as mindful slow flow. These styles of yoga are generally all suitable for all bodies and all levels of fitness.
YOGA To improve mobility and flexibility
One of the most common objections I hear is ‘Oh I’m not flexible enough to do yoga’! Yoga is often associated with hyper flexible bodies in pretzel shapes, but if you are stiff or tight and seeking to improve flexibility and mobility, yoga is the perfect solution and there are plenty of yoga classes in Brisbane for you.
Hatha yoga or slow flow yoga classes will involve some gentle movement and stretching and are generally suitable for all levels of experience including complete beginners. Yin yoga classes involve fewer poses and little or no movement but specifically target the connective tissues to improve flexibility. Yin yoga is also perfect for athletes or gym goers seeking to complement strength training with deep stretching for mobility.
Yoga To improve strength and stability
The last category is those seeking to regain strength and stability after illness or injury, or returning to exercise after a break, or those seeking to improve upon current fitness levels. If you fall into one of the first two groups, you will want to find yoga classes that offer modifications for all bodies and all levels of fitness and experience. A good place to start is with gentle yoga, hatha yoga or slow flow classes.
If you already have a reasonable level of fitness, you may like to trial slightly stronger, faster vinyasa flow classes. In either case, if you are completely new to yoga it might be wise to join a beginner’s yoga course to learn the foundations in a safe and supported environment. Once you have mastered the foundations and built up a degree of strength, power yoga, ashtanga yoga or hot yoga classes offer a stronger practice.
Where to find yoga classes Brisbane in 2025
If you are located on Brisbane’s Northside our boutique yoga studio in Grange offers a variety of classes to meet your individual objectives and level of fitness and experience. Our quarterly beginners’ yoga immersion is offered over four Sundays and is a great place to learn the foundations of a safe and functional yoga practice for all bodies.
Alternatively, trial our studio with an Intro Pass ($35 for 3 classes) and find your preferred style and guides. Our comprehensive timetable includes 35 classes a week including slow flow, yin yoga, restorative yoga, mindful slow flow classes (for mental health) and vinyasa yoga.
Remember, if you have any underlying health conditions or injuries, always seek the advice or approval of a health professional before attending. Once you are ready to commit visit our studio timetable to book your first class or call 07 3180 1686 to discuss your wellness goals for 2025.