In Brisbane, there are hundreds of yoga teachers and dozens of yoga schools and classes. The practice of yoga can be a lifelong pursuit and a way of life, or it might be a new form of exercise you want to try.
There are many different styles of yoga but they all basically use postures, or asanas, in combination with meditation and relaxation to create a healthier body and mind.
Use our directory to find a yoga school near you. If you run yoga classes, please enter the details of your yoga school or lessons in our directory so the people of Brisbane can find you. (It’s not hard!)
Brisbane yoga online
Many yoga schools don’t have websites as yet. But some of the best Brisbane yoga sites are:
- Yoga in Daily Life is based in Fortitude Valley, but they also run classes at Indooroopilly and Mt Gravatt
- Brisbane Yoga Studio is in Bulimba
- Sunshine Yoga offers regular classes, plus retreats and yoga holidays
- Dru Yoga, is in Wilston and Chermside
- Ten Toes Yoga is in New Farm and offers workshops for beginners
- Yoga Living is in Fortitude Valley and Wooloowin
- For pregnancy yoga, and post natal yoga classes where you can take your child contact yogababy
- Core Yoga studios, in West End and Paddington
- Discover Yoga in Fortitude Valley hold regular beginner classes
Other ways to find yoga classes
If you are looking for a local class, many are held in church or community halls and other local venues. Check the noticeboards at shops or schools to find contact details for yoga lessons or ask for recommendations from people who already do yoga. Ask whether the teacher is qualified and perhaps try a few different classes to find a style and teacher that suit you.
Find yoga.com explains some of the various styles including: bikram, ashtanga, iyengar, hatha, and others.
Take a look at the yoga classes in our events calendar.
Brisbane City Council’s GOLD leisure programs also run yoga lessons.
If you find it difficult to commit to classes or find the time, borrow or buy a yoga DVD.
Practical yoga tips
- When you go to a yoga class, wear comfortable clothes that allow you to stretch and move freely. Some classes provide mats or else take your own. If you don’t have a yoga mat, take a towel. When it’s cool you may need a light blanket to cover you during the relaxation (yoga nidra)
- Don’t eat a meal before doing yoga
- Find a class that fits your abilities. There are many different types of classes. Some classes are more ‘gentle’ while others are designed especially for seniors
- Arrive a few minutes before your class is due to commence
- Have a Yoga Buddy. Try to get a friend to do yoga with you. You can encourage each other
- Alert the teacher to any injuries prior to class starting. This will help the teacher know how to adjust you or give you a modified pose if necessary
- Remember that yoga isn’t competitive. Only do as much as your body can comfortably achieve
