Celebrating 20 years of Yarraville Yoga Centre
Mark Gibson Workshop
March 16, April 13 & June 8
Join senior Iyengar Yoga teacher Mark Gibson in his monthly workshop sessions.
Mark brings with him over 40 years of experience teaching and practising Iyengar Yoga. His teaching style is characterised by a creative use of props, and an opportunity to deepen your practice.
Mark’s classes are suitable for experience students. Read more…
Upcoming Classes
7-day Free Trial
with Introductory Level Membership
Our Introductory courses are open to all ages and all levels of fitness. Perfect if you’ve never done Iyengar yoga, have done a little or just want to ease back in.
Learn about 25 of the basic postures and practise safely and confidently with our highly qualified and experienced teachers. Develop strength, flexibility and balance. Breathe better, focus better, energise yourself and have fun. One hour classes in our beautiful studios and online.
The Introductory Level membership includes a 7 day FREE TRIAL, commencing from date of purchase. The free trial converts to a 6 week Introductory course. You can cancel before the 6 weeks is over, but otherwise it rolls on for an additional 6 weeks, which really allows you to consolidate, before moving on to a level 1 course.
Prenatal Yoga
Saturday Mornings 10:40am
Prenatal Yoga is back on at Yarraville Yoga Centre. Practice safely with a fully qualified yoga instructor to build strength, gain confidence and create a sense of calm.
Out of a sense of caution during this delicate time, a yoga practice in not recommended between weeks 8 and 12 of pregnancy.
Suitable for both beginners and more experienced practitioners.
Try 3 weeks of Yoga for $65
Looking for Iyengar Yoga in Melbourne? Curious and want to experience the benefits of doing Iyengar yoga for yourself? We are offering you the chance to try it out for three weeks, at a minimal price. This one- off special offer allows you to participate in classes at the appropriate level online or in our studios.
You can expect a grounding in good technique, to learn a range of the postures (asanas) in a structured way that builds each week, along with renewed energy and sense of calm.
Benefits of Iyengar Yoga
Regular and sustained yoga practice can bring positive changes to your physical, mental and emotional health.
- Increase your strength and flexibility
- Improve energy and vitality
- Improve mobility and balance
- Manage stress and anxiety
- Breathe better and sleep more soundly
- Increase mental clarity and focus
- Increase awareness and compassion for self and others
Membership
Many of our ongoing students find that memberships are the best way for them to commit to and maintain a regular yoga practice.
Membership offers unlimited attendance at classes of the appropriate level as well as discounts for workshops and special events.
It is the best value if you plan to attend two or more classes per week. Members are the foundation of our community and allow us to keep offering what we do.
Timetable
Classes run 7 days a week with a variety of times offered. Most classes are offered in studio and online.
2023 Term Dates
Term 1: Jan 30- April 2
Term 2: April 17- June 25
Term 3: July 11- September 17
Term 4: Oct 2- Dec 10
Classes
Yarraville Yoga Centre in an Iyengar Yoga School in Melbourne. We run four terms through the year, usually in line with school term dates.
Introductory courses run for 6 weeks and there are 2 courses per term. It is recommended students complete 2 x 6 week courses before moving to the next level.
We encourage students to enrol and commit for a full term where possible, as the courses are structured for progressive learning each week.
We offer classes from beginners to more advanced both online and in studio.
News and Events
Yarraville Yoga Centre respectfully acknowledges the Bunurong peoples of the Kulin Nation as the traditional custodians of the land on which we practise. We recognise their continuing connection to land, communities and culture and pay our respect to their Elders, past and present.
Pixie Lillas Workshop
Friday 8 – Sunday 10 March Pixie Lillas started yoga in 1976 with Dona Holleman in Italy and first went to the Ramamani Iyengar Memorial
Mark Gibson Monthly Workshop
Workshop Dates 2024 Saturday February 17 Saturday March 16 Saturday April 13 Saturday June 8 Mark Gibson’s workshops are suitable for experienced yoga students. They
Caroline Coggins Photo Gallery
Our special treat during term 3 at YYC was the weekend workshop offered by Caroline Coggins. This was senior teacher Caroline’s first visit to YYC