Beginners Yoga Course | 6 Weeks | £40 | Saturday 10th January - February 14th 2026

Book a place: https://www.yogabradford.co.uk/courses/

Begin your yoga journey in a relaxed and friendly group setting where you can build confidence and familiarity of the yoga basics. 

What you’ll learn:

• Foundational yoga postures (asanas)

• Breathwork (pranayama) to calm the mind and energise the body

• How to link breath with movement

• The components of a sun salutation

• Safe alignment and posture modifications

• Guided relaxation and beginner-friendly meditation

This beginners course is designed for those new to yoga, or anyone returning to yoga after a break. 

Whether you’ve just started exploring yoga or want to build more confidence in a class setting, this course will guide you through the essential building blocks of a strong, safe, and sustainable yoga practice without judgement or expectations, just friendly support and tools you can use to maintain your wellness routine 😊

You’ll benefit from individual attention in a supportive group setting – with time and space to ask questions and grow your confidence step by step. Once you’ve completed a beginners course you will have the experience, confidence and knowledge to join any other class on the schedule and start to build a regular yoga practice.

Physical benefits:

Improves cardiovascular health

Increases flexibility and mobility

Builds strength

Enhances balance and coordination

Supports weight management

Mental and emotional benefits:

Reduces stress and anxiety

Improves mental clarity and focus

Boosts mood

Enhances mind-body connection

The 6 week beginners course is focussed on the Ashtanga yoga style. Ashtanga is a strong, dynamic, breath-centred style of yoga to cleanse, stretch and strengthen the body. This style is great if you want to build strength, stamina and develop focus; expect to build heat and sweat to cleanse and tone the body!

The beginners yoga course is taught in a six week sequence. Each class will include a complete basic yoga practice with emphasis on the following:

Week 1: Introduction to meditation, breathing techniques & sun salutations

Week 2: Forward bends and seated postures

Week 3: Side-bends, twists and balances

Week 4: Heart-openers and back bends

Week 5: Introduction to inversions

Week 6: A typical class with pranayama (breathing) and meditation techniques

Some supporting information will be provided in class/via email so you can deepen your knowledge and understanding.

What to expect in each class:

- We will start each class with a short mindfulness meditation to connect with our breath and allow the mind to settle.

- We will then review the function and benefits of the postures included in the weekly theme

-Following this we will learn and practise some physical postures (asanas) including Sun Salutations to build heat and strength followed by some seated postures to develop flexibility.

- Finally we will rest in Savasana to calm and relax the mind and body leaving you feeling refreshed and rejuvenated.

Modifications/alternative postures will be offered to ensure you can practise safely and choose the best pose to suit you.

To ensure you get maximum enjoyment from the class there are a few things that will help you prepare:

- Wear comfortable clothing that you can easily move in; nothing too tight or restrictive

- Ideally you should practise yoga on an empty stomach (e.g. 3 hours after food)

- Bring some warm clothing to wear for the relaxation at the end of the class

- If you have any illness or injuries check with your GP to make sure you are safe to practise

- Bring your own mat if you have one but we do have mats and props at the studio that you can use

Dates:

Starts Saturday 10th January 1:30pm - 2:30pm and runs every Saturday for 6 weeks (end date Saturday 14th February).

Location:

Yoga Bradford

German Church

29 Great Horton Road

Bradford

BD7 1AA

Any questions? Get in touch with Angela at eW9nYWJyYWRmb3JkIHwgZ21haWwgISBjb20=

Book a place: https://www.yogabradford.co.uk/courses/