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Can’t twist yourself into a pretzel? Nursing a recent or chronic (long-term) injury? Managing a medical condition? Don’t worry, I can adapt things for you!

During class you will be provided with variations of poses and the option to use props such as chairs, blocks, straps, blankets or bolsters to provide support for the body and improve accessibility.

However, you know your body better than anyone, so please honour your abilities during the session and if discomfort or tension turns to pain, ease out of that pose and rest.

Please note on your booking any current injuries or medical conditions that are being treated and may be impacted by your practice (eg low/high blood pressure, detached retina, peripheral neuropathy, etc) so your teacher can plan for your needs and provide you with safe alternatives for breathing and moving.

Congratulations! Yoga can be a beautiful experience during your pregnancy journey – breathing and meditation techniques can assist with sleep, regulating emotions and coping with labour and delivery. Appropriate and mindful asana (poses) can be practiced right to the end of your third trimester, so long as you are comfortable.

Please seek medical clearance from your GP, OB/GYN or relevant specialist, and do see me before every class so we can discuss how you are feeling and ways to modify your practice for the benefit and safety of both you and your precious baby.

Yoga is also a wonderful way to recover post-partum (and for you to have some “time out” from bubs)! When you are ready - any time from 8 weeks after the birth - organise a babysitter and attend one of the less physically demanding classes such as Chair Yoga, Gentle Yoga or Yin Yoga. Yoga can help your post-baby body increase in strength and resilience, and you will cherish this time for your own self care.

You are not alone. For many of us it can take time to feel comfortable with new settings and new experiences. Please know that I wish for you to feel as safe and cared for as possible. My approach to yoga is inclusive, respectful, neuro-affirming, and mental health informed.

If you wish, you may set yourself up in the back of the room with no-one behind you, or choose to opt out of some poses if they’re not right for you. Should you find yourself needing a moment at any time during the class, find a position where you can rest and breathe (Child’s Pose can help to soothe and calm you). Take as long as you need. Everyone’s practice is their own and will be different from person to person, even within the same class.

The door to the yoga room may be closed, but it is never locked. You may remove yourself from the room at any time. Please don’t leave the premises without first allowing me to see to your welfare. This is my Duty of Care to you.

Should you still feel uncomfortable about practicing yoga with others, arrangements can be made for private 1:1 sessions. If this is your preference, please reach out so we can discuss your needs.

Classes are capped at small numbers to ensure safety in the space provided and appropriate attention provided to every student.

Please arrive 10 minutes before the start of your first booked class to fill in the Registration & Waiver Form and to become familiar with and settled into the yoga space.

It’s best to secure your place by booking online through tayoga.com.au so you don’t miss out. However, if you turn up without a booking and the class is not yet full, you are more than welcome to join us.

Walk-ins without bookings MUST make payment before the class begins. Payment can be made via card or mobile phone with tap-and-pay through Stripe. Cash payments are also an option, but please note that cash is not kept on either premises and change may not be available.

Sometimes, life gets in the way of our plans. I understand!

Please note: A strict 3-hour cancellation policy applies to all bookings. Cancellations, absences and no-shows within the 3-hour window prior to the start of class will result forfeit of the full booking fee.

When you cancel your booking outside the 3-hour window, you will be refunded the full amount back to the same account, or you may choose to gain a credit for your account/class pass. No cash refunds will be given. (Please note that electronic refunds may take up to 7 days to process and become visible in your account.)

You also have the option of rescheduling your booking to any available class, of the same duration, at a future day or time.

Eg 1: If you originally booked a 60-minute Gentle class, you could reschedule to a 60-minute Yin Yoga class on another day or time.

Eg 2: If you had to cancel a Hatha 75 session, you may ONLY reschedule to another Hatha 75 session.

The temperature and airflow of the practice rooms are adjusted seasonally, but generally you can expect to be in a comfortable 16-24 degrees.

Depending upon the location, doors and windows may be opened for better air flow, and often an oil diffuser is used to provide aromatherapy.

We do not practice under extreme conditions of heat and humidity, as may be found in Bikram or Hot Yoga classes.

FOOD: Physical movement on a full stomach isn’t very comfortable! Many yoga poses stimulate, massage and detoxify the digestive system, so it is recommended that you come to class in either a fasted state (about 2 hours from your last meal). Make sure you have emptied your bladder and bowels and have had enough water before class to stay hydrated.

CLOTHING:‍ ‍It is suggested that you practice yoga barefoot for greater control, stability and connection to the ground, however, should you prefer to wear socks try to opt for ones with non-slip grip soles.

Wear comfortable clothes that allow your body to move freely, but please ensure that you're all tucked in! As this is a no judgement zone, you are respectfully asked to remain modestly covered from torso to mid-thigh. (No bare chests, bellies or bum-cheeks, please!)

You may already have your own yoga “kit” but if you forget your mat, or don’t have one, you may borrow one from any of the locations.

After class, please wipe clean any mats or blocks before popping them back where they belong. Disinfecting wipes or spray is provided.

Water bottles (no glass, please) may be brought next to your mat with the other items you might need during class.

Please keep phones and watches on silent and stored with your other items in designated areas during practice.

Out of respect for the space and the practices we undertake, shoes should always be left at the door.

OAKLEIGH HALL (UPSTAIRS) - OAKLEIGH

Oakleigh Hall is on Drummond Street, a short drive from Chadstone Shopping Centre and easy walk from Oakleigh Train Station.

You can find free 2-hour parking on both sides of Drummond Street close to Oakleigh Hall and further 3- and 4-hour parking in Warrawee Park or additional car parks in surrounding streets.

Please adhere to parking restrictions as they are closely monitored by council.

AMRITA YOGA - DINGLEY VILLAGE

Located next to the petrol station on the corner of Lower and Centre Dandenong Roads, Amrita Yoga has limited 45-degree onsite parking for students.

Additional free parking can be found directly across the road at Spring Park Golf Course and Mini Golf.

If you’re coming by bus, the 812 or 828 routes have stops on both Lower and Centre Dandenong Roads.

MACKIE ROAD NEIGHBOURHOOD HOUSE - MULGRAVE

MRNH is found in a leafy suburban street with ample free onsite parking in front, as well as down the side of the building and around Wellington Reserve.

The 902 bus stops near the corner of Springvale and Mackie roads with a short walk to MRNH. Alternatively, the 848 and 885 bus has a stop on Wanda Street close to Mackie Road.

Please make it a priority to arrive 5-10 minutes before the start of your class, to give yourself time to set up, and settle down.

You are asked to keep in mind the teachings of Bramacharya (behavioural conduct) and Tapas (correct living / routines / discipline) when organising your travel to and from the premises. The doors to the premises will be opened 15 minutes before the start of class.

Latecomers can be very disruptive. Please, if you’ve arrived after class has begun, do your best to join us quickly, quietly, and with respect for your fellow students.

When you book your class, you are committing yourself to the full experience of the practice, including the all-important and much sought after Savasana. If you know you must leave before the end of class, please let your teacher know before class starts, set up your mat close to the door, and quietly tiptoe out before the rest of the class has settled into final relaxation.

There is no provision for child minding at group yoga class locations. Please make prior arrangements to have your child/ren minded offsite while you attend class.

If your child/ren are of secondary school age, they may join us to participate in the yoga class after you have signed consent on their behalf on the TAYoga Registration & Waiver form. It is not permitted for children to wait unattended in other areas at the premises.