Can’t twist yourself into a pretzel? Nursing a recent or chronic (long-term) injury? 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 including blocks, straps, blankets or a bolster to either build up or lessen the intensity.

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

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 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 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 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 you think they might be too much. 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 either location to ensure safety in the space provided, and so that every student can receive my attention.

It’s best to secure your place with online booking through this website 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!

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

Walk-ins MUST make payment before the class begins. Credit card and EFTPOS payments are accepted via Square Card Reader. 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 Slow Flow 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 room is adjusted seasonally, but generally you can expect to be in a comfortable 16-24 degrees.

Bikram or Hot Yoga is not offered at this studio.

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, or at least 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: At Amrita Yoga there are cubicles provided to house your shoes, bags and outer clothing. At Oakleigh Hall, please remove your shoes at the top of the stairs and leave them outside the door. You may bring your other belongings inside to keep at the back of the room.

It is suggested that you practice yoga barefoot for greater control, stability and connection to the ground. Should you prefer to wear socks, try to opt for 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!)

You may already have your own yoga “kit” but if you forget your mat, or don’t have one, there are plenty of mats and props available for you to use at either studio.

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

Water bottles (no glass, please) may be brought next to your mat with the other items you might need during class, but please keep your phone on silent and stored with your other valuables in your bag and out of the way during practice.

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 Gold Course and Mini Golf.

OAKLEIGH HALL (UPSTAIRS) - OAKLEIGH

Friday and Saturday classes are held upstairs at Oakleigh Hall on Drummond Street. A short drive from Chadstone Shopping Centre and easy walk from Oakleigh Station, you will find free 2-hour parking on both sides of the street.

Parking behind Oakleigh Hall is reserved for hall hire organisers only.

N.B: Allow extra time to find parking if you are attending 10:30am Hatha75 on Saturday mornings.

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 studio. The doors to either studio will not be opened any earlier than 15 minutes before the start of class.

Latecomers are terribly disruptive to everyone in any class format. However, if you’ve arrived after class has begun, please 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, I ask that you let me know at the start, set up your mat close to the door, and tiptoe out before the rest of the class has settled into final relaxation.

There is no provision for child minding at either location. 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.

The Coronavirus is still prevalent in society and is something we continue to live with, alongside Influenza and other communicable diseases.

If you feel unwell, please stay home until your symptoms have subsided and you have recovered your vitality. You can cancel or reschedule your class (conditions apply) through the online booking system on this website.

Some people prefer to wear a face mask in public. Negative judgement of others for their choice in this matter will not be tolerated. Please be aware that some breathing practices may be impacted by different mask types, should you choose to wear one.

Props are shared in the studio, so you may wish to bring a towel or small blanket to cover your borrowed bolster. Students are asked to clean borrowed blocks and mats with disinfecting wipes or spray (provided) before putting them away.

All staff and students are expected to practice hand hygiene and cough/sneeze etiquette. Hand sanitiser and tissues are provided by the studio.

Cleaning of general areas and high touch points is performed regularly by studio or council staff.