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Beginner Classes

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If you're new to yoga, this is a great place to start! As you're learning, please be kind to yourself. Remember that yoga is a lifelong practice. It takes time to learn the poses and movements and to gain strength and balance.

If you are not used to being very active, you may wish to start with the Gentle Beginner Series below. If you are new to yoga, but are already physically active, you'll probably enjoy starting with our Active Beginner Series.

Please note that in any yoga class, all poses and movements are optional and you are encouraged to listen to your body and opt out of any pose or movement that is not suitable for you. If you have any health or mobility issues, please check with your healthcare provider before beginning a yoga practice.

Beginner Basics

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If you're brand new to yoga, this video will give you some helpful tips before you move on to our Beginner Classes.

Duration: Approximately 30 minutes

Gentle Beginner Series

Each class in our Samdhaana Yoga Gentle Beginner Series begins standing, followed by movement and poses on hands and knees or reclined on the mat. Each class in the series builds upon the previous classes in the series, but all the classes are easy to follow and accessible to most people. No prior yoga experience required. Once you're comfortable with theses classes, you may wish to try the Active Beginner Series below.

Gentle Beginner Class 1

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Duration: Approximately 36 minutes

Gentle Beginner Class 2

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Duration: Approximately 33 minutes

Gentle Beginner Class 3

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Duration: Approximately 41 minutes

Gentle Beginner Class 4

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Duration: Approximately 28 minutes

Gentle Beginner Class 5 (especially for those with knee issues)

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Duration: Approximately 33 minutes

Gentle Beginner Class 6

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Class Description: Class starts standing and moves to an infinity pattern to gently stretch and open the energetic lines of the body; class has a focus on lengthening the vertical line of brahma sutra and also releasing foreign and unwanted energy from this area.

Duration: Approximately 29 minutes

Active Beginner Series

Each class in the Samdhanna Yoga Active Beginner’s Series consists of an Attending the Spine Series, 2 to 3 basic standing postures with an associated standing balance posture followed by complementary floorwork. No prior yoga experience is required. Once you're comfortable with the Active Beginner Classes, you may wish to try our Foundations Classes.