FAQ For Adults
How many days is the beginner’s workshop?
Beginner’s workshop is for 5 weeks and two days a week. There will be a gap of 2-3 days in between to practise the lessons learnt . Important videos and Notes will be shared for practice.
Is there a beginner’s workshop for 10 continuous days?
Purposefully, we have not kept it for 10 continuous days because we want you to observe the lessons, take time to practise, monitor the changes and enjoy the positive changes in your body and mind.
Will videos and images be shared as part of the course for practice?
Yes, important videos of asanas and pranayama will be shared for practice. Notes of each session will be shared right after the session. It will be beneficial to practise rest of the days following notes and videos.
What will be covered as part of this workshop?
Sessions will focus on Pranayama(Breathing practices), Warm up stretches ( relieves stiffness in the body) and Asanas with breath focus (Each asana caters to a specific physiological part in our body and benefits it) and Meditation (Improves concentration and mental calmness)
I have severe back pain; can I still be part of this workshop?
Intensity of back pain needs to be assessed. If its a lifestyle related issue , suggestions on asanas and pranayama will be given as part of this workshop itself. Guidance on what asanas to be avoided will also be mentioned by the trainer.
If its acute or an injury, based on the doctor’s suggestion, an individual therapeutic course needs to be planned before joining regular group class.
I am interested in just learning meditation only. Should I enrol for this workshop or a separate one?
Based on our experience, we have observed that because of lifestyle habits and lack of exercise, body is stiff and blood circulation is not proper. From a wholeness of health, basic pranayama with stretches has to be done before meditation. Pranayama will help to bring in focus. Focus is the first step to meditation. Stretches and asanas help in gaining flexibility there by improving blood circulation.
How can I practice after the 10 days workshop?
After completing the workshop, there are two options.
- Daily practise notes will be given based on what is being learnt the workshop. You can use this for your practise.
- Regular class – You can enrol from regular classes , based on timings that is comfortable to you and continue your yoga practise. Joining regular class will help you to take your yoga journey to next level. Pattern in the regular class changes in every session , to make it interesting and enabling actions of different muscles in your body.
I have knee pain; can I do Surya namaskar?
We will assess the intensity of Knee pain. If required, we will put for 2-3 therapeutic sessions specific to knee pain. Exercises to relieve knee pain and strengthen your knee muscles and ligaments will be taught. Once we find that you are fit, we will teach you a variation of surya namaskar that will help you to practise surya namaskar and also not aggravate the knee pain.
Will diet suggestions be given as part of this program?
No. This program does not cover diet plan suggestions.
I am looking for weight loss, will this workshop help me with weight loss?
Yes. Regular practice of yoga with a balanced diet will help you with weight loss. You can join regular class after the 10 day workshop to keep up the journey of yoga and weight loss.
I was practising Yoga earlier, now it’s been 2 years since I practised should I join this workshop or join the regular class directly?
If there is no break or a break of less than 3 months, you can opt for regular class directly, after discussing with your trainer on the pranayama and asanas that you have been practising. If needed, the instructor might do extra sessions, to teach you lessons not covered in your practice but covered as part of a beginner’s course.