Ballarat Iyengar Yoga, located in Lismore, is a welcoming and inclusive sports club that offers daily Iyengar Yoga classes. Their studio is situated in the old York St milk bar, which has been transformed into a modern and fully equipped yoga facility. The dedicated team of teachers at Ballarat Yoga are professionally trained and experienced certified Iyengar yoga practitioners. They teach Iyengar yoga in an authentic, intelligent, and inspiring manner to guide students along the transformative path of yoga.
At Ballarat Yoga, all individuals, regardless of age, experience, or ability, are encouraged to join. The club fosters a safe community of yoga practitioners and provides a nurturing environment for individuals from minority groups. Teachers and students practise and learn together, creating a sense of unity and support.
Iyengar yoga, the main focus at Ballarat Yoga, is characterised by precision and alignment in performing asanas (poses). Props such as blankets, bolsters, and belts may be utilised to aid in alignment and provide support during poses. The precise alignment helps correct postural imbalances and brings a sense of freedom and equilibrium to the body and mind. After a class, practitioners often feel restored and rejuvenated.
The practise of Iyengar yoga is influenced by BKS Iyengar, who extensively studied classical hatha yoga and applied meticulous detail and self-examination to his own practise. The methodology of attention to detail developed by BKS Iyengar is what Ballarat Yoga teaches. This approach ensures a deep understanding of the benefits of each asana for the human body, mind, and soul.
The teachers at Ballarat Yoga have obtained Iyengar Yoga Certification, which acknowledges their extensive training, rigorous assessment process, and commitment to continuing education. This certification guarantees an internationally recognised standard of excellence in teaching.
Ballarat Yoga offers a variety of classes to cater to every individual's level of experience. Beginners classes are designed for students with no prior yoga experience, where they are introduced to and consolidate the foundations of yoga. General classes are suitable for those with some Iyengar yoga experience or who have completed ten weeks or more of beginners classes. These classes aim to develop and extend asana practise while introducing basic yoga philosophy.
Experienced classes are reserved for individuals with a minimum of 3 years of Iyengar Yoga experience and focus on more advanced poses such as inversions and backbends, along with the full range of yogasanas.
In addition to regular classes, Ballarat Yoga also offers open practise and led practise sessions. Open practise time allows individuals to engage in their own self-study and practise while having access to the studio's props and rope walls. Led practise sessions are guided sessions where a teacher directs the practise and provides instructions.
Whether you are a beginner or an experienced practitioner, Ballarat Iyengar Yoga in Lismore is a nurturing community that encourages you to explore the transformative effects of Iyengar yoga.