Engadine Yoga

Yoga for Beginners

Casual drop in class into a series of 10, designed to match the NSW school term structure, our program allows you to maintain your practice while taking school holidays into account.

Our Beginners Yoga series is designed as a progressive 10-week journey, with each session building upon the foundations established in previous classes. Due to the structured nature of this curriculum, we are unable to offer refunds, credits, or make-up sessions for any missed classes. By enrolling in this course, you are committing to the full 10-week program, which ensures the continuity and integrity of your learning experience.

Class 1: Introduction to Yoga
Class 2: Foundation of Standing Poses
Class 3: Introduction to Seated Poses and Twists
Class 4: Balancing Poses
Class 5: Backbends
Class 6: Core Strengthening
Class 7: Hip Openers
Class 8: Restorative Yoga
Class 9: Introduction to Flow
Class 10: Integration and Relaxation

Gentle Yoga

Gentle yoga is essentially what it sounds like; a gentler style of a yoga practice. It's performed at a slower pace, with less intense poses, and usually includes extended time for relaxation, breath & guided meditation.

ALL levels welcome.

Slow Flow

Vinyasa yoga is a dynamic style of yoga that links breath with movement through continuous, flowing postures. It features varied sequences, an athletic pace, and a focus on smooth transitions between poses.

Core Characteristics:
Breath synchronisation: Inhales guide upward or expanding movements, while exhales guide downward or contracting movements.
Creative variety: Design of unique, changing sequences for every class with or without a specific repeating mini-flow.

Main Benefits:
Cardiovascular workout: The continuous movement builds internal heat and elevates the heart rate.
Strength and flexibility: Flowing through asanas tones muscles while improving joint mobility.
Mindful focus: Rhythmic breathing acts as a moving meditation to calm the mind.

Some Experience required.

Yin

Aka the yoga of surrender, based on the ancient wisdom traditions of yoga, acupuncture and Taoism. A practice that brings you back to yourself. It slows you down and calms the nervous system while it is deeply stimulating for your body and mind.

In Yin Yoga we are there to be with what is. It is ‘not to go anywhere’. We address the deeper spiritual dimensions of yoga, with time and space for breathing exercises, mindfulness and meditation, supporting a balanced approach to physical and mental health.

The practice consists of long held ground postures (usually 3-5 minutes), to stimulate and balance the flow of chi (energy) in the connective tissues of the body. We come into a posture slowly and put the body under temporary distress. We find an appropriate edge, where the body can be for a while. We do less physically and stay longer.

Traditional Chinese Medicine ("TCM") focus: Liver and Gallbladder meridians (representing the Wood element) to stimulate renewal, release stagnant winter energy, and stretch the inner legs, hips, and side body.

Yoga~Pilates

This class blends yoga and pilates utilising light weights, resistance bands, mini stability Pilates soft balls, etc. in order to build strength, stability alongside mindfulness, balance and flexibility.

ALL levels welcome.

Restorative

This class encourages physical, mental, and emotional relaxation. Appropriate for all levels, restorative yoga is practiced at a slow pace, focusing on long holds, stillness, and deep breathing. You can expect to hold a pose for 5 minutes or more, only performing a handful of poses. Gentle, supportive, and therapeutic. A practice of passive healing restoring the body to its parasympathetic nervous system function, which, in turn, helps the body rest, heal, and restore balance.

Flow

Vinyasa yoga is a dynamic style of yoga that links breath with movement through continuous, flowing postures. It features varied sequences, an athletic pace, and a focus on smooth transitions between poses.

Core Characteristics:
Breath synchronisation: Inhales guide upward or expanding movements, while exhales guide downward or contracting movements.
Creative variety: Design of unique, changing sequences for every class with or without a specific repeating mini-flow.

Main Benefits:
Cardiovascular workout: The continuous movement builds internal heat and elevates the heart rate.
Strength and flexibility: Flowing through asanas tones muscles while improving joint mobility.
Mindful focus: Rhythmic breathing acts as a moving meditation to calm the mind.

(Some) Experience required.

Restorative

This class encourages physical, mental, and emotional relaxation. Appropriate for all levels, restorative yoga is practiced at a slow pace, focusing on long holds, stillness, and deep breathing. You can expect to hold a pose for 5 minutes or more, only performing a handful of poses. Gentle, supportive, and therapeutic. A practice of passive healing restoring the body to its parasympathetic nervous system function, which, in turn, helps the body rest, heal, and restore balance.

Gentle Flow

During this ALL levels class you can expect breath-work, simple and easeful movements, relaxation and meditation.

"Hi & Hello from your teacher Denise, Engadine local and passionate yoga devotee. However, this wasn't always the case as over the past 15 years I had inconsistently dabbled with yoga, swooping in and out of regular classes and practice.
In 2024, looking at first to increase my flexibility and carve out some time for myself, I returned again to my faithful friend yoga and classes at the Engadine Yoga Centre with Michelle and Sabina.
Once I started to commit to regular practice at the studio, I felt a shift in my appreciation of yoga and realised it was about so much more than postures!

The breathing techniques that help calm the nervous system! The strength achieved through asanas that can be applied to everyday life! Meditation that ensures that you can access rest and relaxation! I see yoga now as a way of being and living in the world.

In 2025, I undertook a 200 hour yoga teacher training course and have been lucky enough to find a renewed passion for the magic, wisdom, learning and healing that this ancient practice of yoga can bring.

I now have the opportunity to invite you to find balance between the mind, body and spirit through yoga for yourself.

In 2026, I chose to take a break from my professional secondary school teaching career and now am enjoying myself reading, swimming, walking and reconnecting with my long lost embroidery skills.

Join me in this gentle community class, hopefully either reconnecting to yoga or embracing a new adventure."

Flow

Vinyasa yoga is a dynamic style of yoga that links breath with movement through continuous, flowing postures. It features varied sequences, an athletic pace, and a focus on smooth transitions between poses.

Core Characteristics:
Breath synchronisation: Inhales guide upward or expanding movements, while exhales guide downward or contracting movements.
Creative variety: Design of unique, changing sequences for every class with or without a specific repeating mini-flow.

Main Benefits:
Cardiovascular workout: The continuous movement builds internal heat and elevates the heart rate.
Strength and flexibility: Flowing through asanas tones muscles while improving joint mobility.
Mindful focus: Rhythmic breathing acts as a moving meditation to calm the mind.

(Some) Experience required.

Yin

Aka the yoga of surrender, based on the ancient wisdom traditions of yoga, acupuncture and Taoism. A practice that brings you back to yourself. It slows you down and calms the nervous system while it is deeply stimulating for your body and mind.

In Yin Yoga we are there to be with what is. It is ‘not to go anywhere’. We address the deeper spiritual dimensions of yoga, with time and space for breathing exercises, mindfulness and meditation, supporting a balanced approach to physical and mental health.

The practice consists of long held ground postures (usually 3-5 minutes), to stimulate and balance the flow of chi (energy) in the connective tissues of the body. We come into a posture slowly and put the body under temporary distress. We find an appropriate edge, where the body can be for a while. We do less physically and stay longer.

Traditional Chinese Medicine ("TCM") focus: Liver and Gallbladder meridians (representing the Wood element) to stimulate renewal, release stagnant winter energy, and stretch the inner legs, hips, and side body.

Slow Flow

Vinyasa yoga is a dynamic style of yoga that links breath with movement through continuous, flowing postures. It features varied sequences, an athletic pace, and a focus on smooth transitions between poses.

Core Characteristics:
Breath synchronisation: Inhales guide upward or expanding movements, while exhales guide downward or contracting movements.
Creative variety: Design of unique, changing sequences for every class with or without a specific repeating mini-flow.

Main Benefits:
Cardiovascular workout: The continuous movement builds internal heat and elevates the heart rate.
Strength and flexibility: Flowing through asanas tones muscles while improving joint mobility.
Mindful focus: Rhythmic breathing acts as a moving meditation to calm the mind.

Some Experience required.

Gentle Pilates

Focus on longevity, balance, and vitality in this specially tailored 60-minute session. This class is designed for active seniors who want to maintain their independence and move with confidence. We prioritise joint health and steady progression, ensuring you feel supported every step of the way.
Gentle Resistance: We incorporate light 1kg weights to safely improve bone density and tone the arms and shoulders without overtaxing the joints.
Core & Balance: Strengthen the muscles that support your spine to help improve posture and reduce the risk of falls.
Joint-Friendly Movement: Every exercise is performed with a focus on range of motion and flexibility, helping to ease stiffness and keep you limber.
A Supportive Pace: Clear instructions and plenty of time to transition between movements mean you never have to feel rushed or strained.

Pilates

This mat class is High Intensity (low impact) Interval Training (HIIT) with Pilates elements using a set of light weights, set to fun music that combines cardio and muscle toning. Pilates principles help sculpt your body, create long lean muscle mass and improve muscle strength.
The Tabata-interval training technique is used throughout this class which works to increase the body’s aerobic capacity. Each class is different but uses the same principles.
It’s high energy, upbeat and you’ll get one of the best workouts you’ve ever had!
Suitable for all levels and a fabulous complement to your yoga practice.

Flow

Vinyasa yoga is a dynamic style of yoga that links breath with movement through continuous, flowing postures. It features varied sequences, an athletic pace, and a focus on smooth transitions between poses.

Core Characteristics:
Breath synchronisation: Inhales guide upward or expanding movements, while exhales guide downward or contracting movements.
Creative variety: Design of unique, changing sequences for every class with or without a specific repeating mini-flow.

Main Benefits:
Cardiovascular workout: The continuous movement builds internal heat and elevates the heart rate.
Strength and flexibility: Flowing through asanas tones muscles while improving joint mobility.
Mindful focus: Rhythmic breathing acts as a moving meditation to calm the mind.

(Some) Experience required.