EXPERIENCED LED PRACTICE
with Amanda Hood

FREE class available to active Newcastle Yoga memberships including:

Casual Newcastle Yoga students can purchase a led practice single ($10) or 10-class pass ($70). Please contact [email protected] if you are interested. 

Led Practice supports and guides yoga students who are ready to explore yoga more deeply.
It also connects you with an encouraging friendly community of like-minded practitioners.

Led Practice is led by a teacher-trainee or an experienced student.

Leaders practice a set sequence of asanas with the group, providing visual reminders of the poses you are already familiar with from class, call the names of the poses and when to change sides, with minimal instruction. You follow and make any modifications as you do in class. You might take an extra cushion, a higher or lower brick, or do an alternative pose if needed. 

There is minimal instruction in how to do the poses. From this you might uncover some gaps in understanding which may spark your curiosity and inspire you to listen more closely when in class next, or ask another participant what they do over coffee after practice. With minimal instruction the room is quiet, there can be a sense of spaciousness whilst you practice and reflection becomes possible. 

After at least ten weeks participating in Led Practice, those who are keen and motivated to develop their own practice can submit an expression of Interest to lead. You will be given an induction, with materials and support provided. Leaders are not expected to perform "perfect" poses but to work within their capacity without overworking, using props as needed.