Frequently Asked Questions:

  • How do I find the location of the studios.
For the addresses, please look under "Studios" above...

  • Do I need to bring my own Mat?
    You do not need to bring your own mat but if you have one, it’s a good idea. You could also bring your own blanket and cushion. After a few classes, I would hope that you will bring your own mat etc
 
  • I’m a beginner. Which class is suitable for me?

Any class, unless you have some acute health condition or an injury.
Otherwise, all of the classes are aimed at the general public, with higher options offered during the class for those with more experience.

  • Does the teacher need to know anything about my health before I come along to class? If so, why?

Yes.  It’s important that the teacher is aware if you have any ongoing health issues and or any old or new injuries. There is a health form on the home page that all new yogis are asked to fill in  to ensure that any special considerations may be noted that need to be taken into account when planning and executing the class.


  • I have tried to book and it looks like it’s full. Could it be full?

Yes the system is very accurate so if it says the class is full, it is full. However, people can cancel up to 24 hours ahead of a class, so check it the day before, if it’s a class that you would like to attend. Or if you live nearby, just turn up and who knows, someone might not make it.
  •  Is there a pregnancy Yoga Class running?
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 Yes- please see the timetable

  • Can I come along to a casual class to try it out?

Yes. You can book a single class and try it anytime.

  • Can I bring along my own mat, blanket and cushion?

Absolutely, lots of people do.

  • If I’m not feeling well, can I still come along to class?

If you are sick with something contagious, it’s best you keep your bugs out of the class (unless it’s something that you are near the very end of). If you are coughing a lot, you will find it hard to relax anyway. If you have a headache, especially a bad one, yoga may make it worse initially.

However, many people just feel tired, overwhelmed, unsocial, or have an achy back/shoulder, a bad period etc. If this is the case, you can absolutely come along and let us know how you are feeling. You can set up close to the teacher and we can give you some easier options, perhaps joining in with the rest of the class if/when you feel like it. That way, you will still get to enjoy any breathing exercises and relaxation that we do, which will invariably make you feel much better!

  • If I forget to cancel a class and do not turn up, will I lose a class pass
Yes I’m afraid so. I have limited space in the hall so if you do not cancel early enough for someone else to book your spot, then nobody else will be able to use the free spot. Sorry!

  • Do I need to be very fit to come to Yoga Classes?

No you do need to be fit to come to yoga. Yoga is just about connecting the mind, body and breath. Obviously for the more difficult poses, having a grounding awareness of your body and having strength of body and mind, will help you feel more ease in a pose. But no - fitness is not essential.

  • Is it important that I tell the teacher if I have a new injury that might limit me during class?

Yes this is really important. The teacher will be able to watch out for you in certain poses if he/she is aware of your limitations/injuries. However, it is important to remember that you need to have your own inner teacher in every pose, as you are the only one who can feel what’s going on in your body in each pose.

  • What kind of yoga is this?

The classes are a mix of genres but probably closest to Gentle Hatha Flow Yoga than any other genre.

  • Do classes run the whole year round?

Classes run throughout the 4 school terms.

Currently, there is a 2 week break between terms, but there are lots of casual holiday classes running between terms. 

For help with booking classes, please see under "Timetable/Booking" or email admin@yummyyoga.co.nz

Thank you- See you on the Mat :)