frequently asked questions

 

Below are some common questions asked around yoga and how to work with soulshine. If we haven't addressed your question here, get in touch and we'll help you out. Just remember, when you start practicing yoga, you should be prepared to be a perpetual student, as there is always more to discover, this is one of the true joys of the practice. Don't forget you can always discuss points about your particular practice with our teachers following a class.

I'm not flexible, I can't even touch my toes! Do I need to be flexible to do yoga?

What do I wear?

Do I need experience?

Do I need any special yoga gear?

They have yoga at the gym, couldn't we just go there?

Is yoga religious? I am not really interested in Spirituality.

Where will we run the classes?

I'm not flexible, I can't even touch my toes! Do I need to be flexible to do yoga?

Flexibility in the body is a common concern for many people who have never practiced yoga. Don't worry if you can't touch your toes, that's not what yoga is about. Sure there is some stretching involved, but never beyond what is harmful to the individuals body. What is important is the cultivation of mindfulness in the movements we do. Variations are always given to those less flexible ones, but the great thing about yoga is it actually acts as an aid to assist you to become flexible, if you never practice yoga, its unlikely you will ever become flexible.

What do I wear?

Cotton fitted clothing is recommended for yoga class attendees. Don't worry guys, you can just wear a pair of long shorts if leggings seem all a bit much! No socks in yoga either just so your feet wont slide on the mat and assists with stability in poses.

Do I need experience?

No experience is required as our classes are suitable for all levels of yogis, even beginners. Of course there will always be classes of mixed abilities, but those more experienced will be provided with advanced options for individual poses where appropriate.

Do I need any special yoga gear?

All that is required for our classes is a sticky yoga mat, our introductory 12 week course includes the cost of a yoga mat that can be kept at the desk and bought along to classes. Of course if you already own your own matt you are welcome to use that.

They have yoga at the gym, couldn't we just go there?

Soulshine classes are specifically developed to target common areas in the body that often become restricted by working at a desk all day long, or if you are in a workshop there are often certain body aches and pressure points, our teachers work with students to identify these and provide relevant classes for assisting with "occupational tightness".

Also, by providing your staff a specialized program you are showing them you care about their health and wellbeing, quite often having someone actually deliver the program can alleviate "the gym seems to far and too hard" syndrome.

Is yoga religious? I am not really interested in Spirituality.

No yoga is not a religion, it's a practice and can lead to a lifestyle. There are spiritual underpinnings in the yoga teachings (sutras), but individuals can choose to learn about these teachings as they see fit. Soulshine teachers will always be open to discussing the relevance of these teachings within contemporary society. Group consensus is made on any chanting activities!

Where will we run the classes?

If need be we can source venues for the classes close to your workplace, but its more cost effective to find a space within your building where we can practice. A board room or multi purpose room can often be found by contacting your building manager. Talk to us about arranging a suitable venue.