Our Classes
The Yoga Place Blacksmiths is locally owned and operated and is founded on the community based belief that everyone and anyone can do Yoga.
Our studio is welcoming, safe, friendly and caters for beginners through to the experienced Yogi.
Our qualified teachers are here to guide you at whatever stage of your Yoga journey you are on.
Below you will find a range of classes, try them and see which one suits you best.
Hatha
Hatha yoga teaches posture and breath. Our Hatha classes are slow to medium paced with particular focus on the breath. Your Hatha class will include yoga postures which will leave your body feeling stretched, your mind open and your spirit lifted.
Luna Nidra
This lovely evening class is a mix of gentle Hatha, Yin & Restorative styles that flow with the moon cycles and the astrological sign it is in. Asana (postures) and Pranayama (breath techniques) creatively blend together to reflect & enhance these energies. Our Luna Nidra class has a longer, deeper Yoga Nidra meditation in Savasana to finish your practice. Seasonal influences are considered which allow a deeper connection and bring balance to our physical, emotional & spiritual beings. Mantra, mudras, aromas & healing sounds may be part of this unique experience, prepare for the perfect nights sleep.
Morning Flow
Morning Flow Yoga is a steady paced class that honours your bodies morning energy levels. This class allows you to arrive and enjoy quiet stillness, warm up and then energise your body. When you leave you will be ready to enter the rest of your day with vitality and a sense of calm.
Restore
A deeply nourishing class incorporating Asana (postures) and Pranayama (breath techniques). Suitable for all levels with an emphasis on a safe, nurturing practice to physically re-balance and restore mental calm.
Vinyasa
Vinyasa yoga is a flowing class of movement to breath. A Vinyasa class will typically start slowly and include sun salutations to gently warm the body. Your teacher will guide you through a range of flowing sequences before slowing down to cool and calm your body in preparation for Savasana, complete rest to finish your practice.
Vinyasa - heated
A stronger style of yoga. This class is designed to build strength and muscle in the body and core while increasing flexibility, range of movement and cardiovascular fitness. A challenging class that will leave you feeling energised and relaxed.
If the class is marked as heated the studio will heated using our infrared heaters to warm the body, encourage muscle suppleness, joint mobility and detoxification, expect to get sweaty!
Please note this class is not suitable for women who are pregnant.
Yin
A slower, mindful practice that works the fascia or tissue between the muscles as well as increasing muscle flexibility and structural openness. Classes may use props such as blocks, straps and bolsters to support you through some or all of your practice.
Injury friendly yet challenging as poses are held for three to five minutes. Yin is the perfect practice to hit the pause button and slow down. It will complement your more dynamic classes.
Yoga for Men
A Yoga class specifically for men.
Move, breathe, laugh & learn about the practice of Yoga in a fun and relaxed environment.
This class is suitable for all ages, abilities and first timers.