Beginners Courses & Classes
We love beginners and work hard to make sure that we have specific entry points for folks to take their first steps in their yoga practices, in classes or courses.
Our upcoming courses starting in September below and drop-in options that our on our schedule all year round.
Welcome to reach out to us if you have any questions.
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Thursday 7:15PM: 4 weeks Beginners Ashtanga Yoga Course w/Katie
Sep 25 - Oct 16
A 4-week introductory course for complete beginners, those keen to review the beginning steps or learn more about the Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga practice.
We will explore the foundations of the dynamic Ashtanga Vinyasa-based styles of āsana practice in a friendly, low-pressure beginners environment.
All bodies welcome -- poses and sequences will be taught with variations, modifications and adjustments, with the attitude that there is no one right way for a pose to be or look.
This 4 week course is £40. (Students email us a photo of your student ID and we will send over a 15% discount code). If you are unable to attend one week, we are happy to find an alternative class within the 4 weeks period to attend (no refunds).
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Wednesday 7:00PM: 6 weeks Mysore Course w/Kirsten
Sep 24 - Oct 29
A rare opportunity to study Mysore style Ashtanga in a dedicated beginners environment over six weeks.
This course will prepare you for building a long term Ashtanga self practice, and to join our Mysore program.
Mysore style is personalised 1:1 help in building your Ashtanga practice: not merely learning the sequence of postures (asana), but delving into the alignment, breathing (pranayama), gaze points (drishti) and energetic locks (bandha), which give the Ashtanga practice it’s therapeutic potency.
This course is suitable for brand new beginners or a student who has not practiced Mysore style of Ashtanga yoga before. It is for all levels, bodies, ability, ages, sizes and genders.
This 6 week course is £60. Wednesday at 19:00 - 20:00. Please make sure you can attend all sessions, we can offer make-up days within the 6 week period (no refunds). If you are a student/senior- please email us for the discount code.
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Drop in Options
Alongside our Beginners course there are also a several weely classes on our schedule that are particularly beginner friendly:
- Mysore Beginners: Monday 10:00 & Wednesday 19:00.
- Gentle Vinyasa: Friday 10:30, Saturday 08:45
- Yin: Friday 15:45 (In-person & Online)
- Community Yoga- Pay what you can: Thursday 12:00 (In-person & Online)
“ I recently completed the beginners Ashtanga yoga course with Kirsten and couldn’t recommend it more. The pace of the course was spot on, Kirsten created a really supportive environment where each week built naturally on the last. I always felt comfortable asking questions and taking my time to learn.
Thanks to this solid introduction, I felt confident enough to join the Mysore-style sessions. Two months in, I’m now attending three times a week and loving the routine of developing my own practice at my own pace.
Mysore practice is both grounding and challenging. I’ve learned it’s not just about getting the posture ‘right,’ but about being present and in tune with my body and breath.
The instructors – Kirsten, Emma, and Vanessa – have all been incredibly supportive, observant, and welcoming. Each brings a slightly different energy, which has really helped me grow in different ways.
If you’re curious about Ashtanga but unsure where to start, I highly recommend the beginners course. For me, Ashtanga Yoga Edinburgh is calm, friendly, and inclusive.”
— Scott, 6 week Mysore Course attendee