Classes at Brahmani Yoga Centre

Yoga Class

Brahmani Yoga operates on a casual, drop-in basis. There is no pre-booking necessary.

You are advised to be at the shala at least 15 minutes before your chosen class to be assured of a place. We are open from 14 November 2011 until 7 April 2012. We will be closed for Christmas Day and New Years day only. Classes cost RS500 each or you can buy a book of 10 class tickets (which can be used in any class) for Rs3,500. If you live or stay in Goa for more than three months over the winter, please see the front desk about local rates.

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Ashtanga

Yoga Class

Open/Ashtanga Self Practice

This class is open to ALL FORMS of Yoga, whether it be Ashtanga, Vinyasa Flow, Hatha, Iyengar or whatever your personal practice is. At Brahmani Yoga we believe that all forms of yoga are relevant and all our teachers are trained to correct and adjust at all levels for all practises. Individual adjustments and corrections by the senior teachers will be given. Not suitable for complete beginners. Classes last up to 2 hours but you can finish whenever you want.

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Ashatanga (level 2/3)

A led Ashtanga class, with the teacher calling out the asanas. This class will flow through the entire Primary Series with corrections and some adjustments. Not suitable for beginners. You can stop whenever you want, so it is suitable for Improvers. This class will be led by Jane Sleven & Melanie Cooper throughout the season.

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Ashtanga (level 2)

This class is designed for students who have experience with the primary series but do not feel completely comfortable attending either the Led Primary or the Mysore classes. Within these sessions the teacher will explore different aspects of the Primary Series. Some classes will flow through the first half of the series focusing on the breath. Other classes will focus on alignment and breaking down the details of the Ashtanga sequence. Questions are always welcome! This class will be led by Joanne Smallwood & Jelena Balaban throughout the season.

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Ashtanga (level 1)

This class is designed for complete beginners with little or no experience of yoga or Ashtanga. You will learn the breathing and other techniques used in Ashtanga as well as getting a good introduction to the Primary Series. If you have done a little yoga but feel rusty, we recommend that you start here - you can quickly progress to another class.

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Vinyasa Flow

Yoga Class

Vinyasa Flow (2/3)

In these classes Julie Martin will take you through different flowing sequences based on different themes each week. There is a lot of emphasis on personal freedom within the instructions and Julie's philosophy is to guide you to make the practice about yourself. Each class will have a warm-up, dynamic and finishing sequence and will include a wide range of asanas. Not suitable for absolute beginners.

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Vinyasa Flow (level 1/2)

This class will be taught in the "Brahmani-Vinyasa" style, using different themes each week. Each class will have a warm-up, dynamic and finishing sequence, and will include a wide range of asanas.

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Vinyasa Flow (level 1)

This class is suitable for complete beginners to any form of yoga. You will be taught working with the breath and the basic postures as well as linking them together in flowing sequences.

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Hatha

Yoga Class in Shala B

Hatha Yoga

This general level class contains asana practice, pranayama, chanting, philosophy, meditation, and awareness. The teaching emphasis is always on being present, savouring the practice, being true to the innate body wisdom, and learning how to integrate what’s learned on the mat into everyday life.

Liz Warrinton will be doing Scaravelli style hatha at the end of the 2011/12 season. Dates TBC. This general level class will focus on the technique designed by the legendary Yoga master Vanda Scaravelli.

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Afternoon Classes

Yoga Class

Kids' Yoga

A fun filled class using games, colour, child friendly yoga poses, themes and stories, Nobieh will take the children on an exciting journey to help build confidence, trust, teamwork, focus as well as a sense of calm and relaxation.

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Ashtanga (level 1)

This class is designed for complete beginners with little or no experience of yoga or Ashtanga. You will learn the breathing and other techniques used in Ashtanga as well as getting a good introduction to the Primary Series. If you have done a little yoga but feel rusty, we recommend that you start here - you can quickly progress to another class.

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Vinyasa Flow (level 1/2)

This class will take you through different flowing sequences based on different themes each week. You will learn to work with the breath and the postures as well as linking them together in flowing sequences. Each class will have a warm-up, dynamic and finishing sequence, and will include a wide range of asanas.

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Restorative Yoga

Suitable for all levels of ability. The asanas in this class will focus on restorative postures and relaxation. Simple exercises and postures to help in self awareness, strengthening and relaxing our body, relieving stress and bringing healing to the body, mind and self. Gentle, yet of immense benefit to all. There will be guided relaxation that will help us feel the importance of true, deep relaxation to our physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being.

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Pranayama & Meditation

This class is a favourite of all the Brahmani Yoga teachers as well as visiting students. It starts with 20 minutes of asanas and leads into pranayama exercises with meditation and some kriya work. The class will be led by Julie Martin, Anouk Petzoldt and Melanie Cooper, all three are long term students of Emil Wendel's and will teach the same style.

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