Yoga has been practiced and studied for thousands of years. What we see today is mix of yoga, movement, stretching, dance, breathing, meditation and relaxation techniques. These have come from different traditions around the world to be what we understand as modern yoga today. 
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​Traditionally yoga came out of India. In essence at Raw Yoga we follow Patanjalis 8 fold path of yoga. The main focus you will find in most Modern yoga classes with be Asanas (postures) and Pranayama (Breath work).

HOW TO GET STARTED​ 


Everyone decides to start yoga for a different reason. 
Firstly be clear on why you want to start Yoga. Secondly what is it you want out of a yoga practice.

If you are feeling nervous or anxious about getting started we suggest contacting us first for a chat.
This way we can work together to find out what will work best for you. 
​If you are working or recovering from an injury we also suggest contacting us to have a chat about how we can support the recovering injury. 

  • One Option to get Started is our 5 week Beginner Course - See above for Details....
  • Another Option to get started - for more focused attention 
  1.  Book a 'Yoga Check' Intro session (30 mins for $30) with one of our instructors) 
    *Contact us to book session : nicole@rawyoga.co.nz OR john@rawyoga.co.nz 
  2. Decided which classes will work best for you.
  3. Book your classes and away you go!

The best group classes to get started with are our Level 1 Vinyasa classes and Slow Flow classes. 
These move at a slower pace and offer more explanation on the different postures. 

"Allow yourself to be a beginner. No one starts off being excellent"

Beginner Group Classes - Vinyasa Level 1
 Vinyasa (Level 1) : One hour classes, starting off with a grounding breath series and warm up, moving into Vinyasa's, flow through the standing pose series, finish with hip poses, back bends and sometimes Inversion prep (If you're feeling up to it!) - These classes break down alignment and how to get in and out of poses safely, Our Teachers always provide variations to meet you where you are at. 


Slow Flow
One hour class, designed to be a slower practice - We flow through standing poses and then bring the practice down to move into more deep seated poses. Our teachers are here to offer supported variations, to make the practice comfortable and stimulating for the body and mind.


Check our LIVE timetable for the next class time HERE