FAQs

 

New to our community and have a few questions before you start? Don’t worry- its likely we’ve heard them before, there’s no such thing as a silly question!

The main one being- NO! You don’t have to be flexible, that’s why you do Yoga! :)

If we haven’t listed your question below, feel free to head to our ‘Connect’ Page of the main menu and get in touch.

Do I need to bring a mat?

  • Its up to you! We have mats for you to borrow inside each studio or a storage area for you to leave yours if you’d prefer.

What do I wear?

  • Clothes you can move easily in and preferably layers as your body temperature changes during your practice. For men, shorts you can stretch in are great.

Where is the best parking?

  • There is 2hr Free parking behind the studio off Eyre St or across the road in the Supabarn complex- but its always best to leave a bit of time to find a park so you’re not rushing to class.

I’m a beginner, what classes would suit me?

  • The beautiful thing about our community is that both newbie and experienced yogis are all welcome in every class!

  • If you’ve never done yoga before you might like to start with some of the slower paced classes first- General or Yang/ Yin (half movement , half stretching) can be a great place to start.

  • If you’re available during the day, the 10am classes are a fantastic mix of experience levels and we happen to do some yoga before popping across for a coffee!

  • For our older yogis or those who are sporting injuries, our Wednesday 10am Mobility class is a lovely practice of every day humans of all different shapes and movement levels. We are a very inclusive and welcoming bunch who like a few more options in our practice.

  • As a beginner, the only classes that may not suit would be our Tuesday night Align 2 and the Saturday morning Explore. All others are definitely worth a try! Alternatively, check out our workshops and courses page for our next 5 week beginner courses if you’d like some extra support before braving a class.

Help! I left my water bottle at the studio?

  • All lost property is in a basket under the stairs- feel free to pop in and grab it!

What happens if I can no longer make my class?

  • The easiest way to manage your bookings is by downloading the Momence app. (see the banner on our home page!) You can book and cancel your classes at any time easily. Your pass will sit on your account ready for when you can attend your next class.

  • If you do need to cancel your booking within 2hrs of when your class starts, you will only be charged if we have a waitlist and someone else has missed out. We review the attendance every week so if there wasn’t a waitlist you’ll be credited back.

How do I book for my friend too?

  • Our booking system can be a bit clunky when trying to book for more than one person. Its best to set them up with their own account and book separately. That being said, if you wanted to share a 10 or 20 class pass between family or friends, we can do that for you- just drop us a note.

Can kids come to class?

  • Children over 12 years old are welcome to attend, if accompanied by an adult.

I’m going away, can I put my membership on hold?

  • Yes! Send us an email to namaste@balancedyoga.com.au (or from the ‘Connect’ page) with your dates and we’ll action it for you. If you’re not sure of your return date, drop us a line when you’re back in town and we can reactivate it for you.

I’m pregnant, can I come to class?

  • Yes! If you’re completely new to yoga, we ask that you have clearance from your GP or OBGYN before coming along, but if you have an existing practice you are more than welcome to attend- noting that taking frequent rests and avoiding twists or inversions are best. And as always- listen to your body.

Have any other questions not covered here? Send us a note- we’d love to hear from you!