Which Yoga is right for you?
There are many different styles of yoga, designed to suit the needs of many individuals. In addition, each teacher offers a unique set of skills. Because of that, you may need to try a few classes before you find the right fit. The class descriptions below will help narrow your choices. If you’re still not sure which to choose, call us or stop by and we’ll help you find the right class!
| Class | Experience | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Yoga for beginners Introduces you to the foundations of yoga | Beginners | This gentle class is designed to introduce complete beginners to the practise of yoga, and for the ones who enjoy a gentle practise focused on proper alignment, connecting breathing with movement. |
| Ashtanga Work up a sweat and build stamina | Intermediate to advanced | In this physically demanding practice, students flow through a series of fixed poses, with every movement linked by the breath. In ashtanga classes you will move non-stop from pose to pose, so students should already have attended a foundational yoga practice before joining. |
| Gyrokinesis® Stimulate your nervous system and increase your range of motion | All levels including beginners | The Gyrokinesis Method is a movement method that addresses the entire body, opening energy pathways, stimulating the nervous system, increasing range of motion, and creating functional strength through rhythmic, flowing movement sequences. It is an original and unique method, which coordinates movement, breath and mental focus. |
| Hatha Levels 1-2 Strength, flexability, and balance | L1: Beginner-intermediate L2: Advanced | The name Hatha refers to any yoga that teaches the physical postures. Hatha classes are a slow and gentle mix of physical poses, breathing and meditation practices. Hatha level 1 is recommended for beginners and Hatha level 2 for the more experienced. |
| Kundalini Find physical vitality and increased consciousness | All levels including beginners | Designed to channel the flow of energy throughout the body and the chakra system, Kundalini looks and feels very different to most other forms of yoga. Kundalini classes including chanting, mantra repetition, pranayama, and repetition of movement. |
| Meditation | All levels including beginners | The benefits of meditation range from reducing stress, to increasing attention span and deepening self-awareness. The teacher will guide you through your practice, which can be especially beneficial for those who have trouble meditation on their own. In this class you will have the opportunity to explore different meditation techniques. |
| Mindful Movement Bring awareness to your body | All levels including beginners | This class focuses on movement education through exploration and reflection. We will move in yogic and non yogic ways, keeping yourself strong, flexible and open minded about the body and movement experiences. Each week there is a different focus; you can expect education about posture and movement physiology, combined with music. |
| Mindfulness Learn to be in the present | All levels including beginners | Mindfulness is the basic human ability to be fully present, aware of where we are and what we’re doing without being overly reactive or overwhelmed by what’s going on around us. From breath and bodily sensations , from emotions to thoughts, Mindfulness Meditation helps us put some space between ourselves and our reactions. Mindfulness can greatly improve our quality of life, including our mental health and our relationship with ourselves and others. |
| Pilates Increase muscle strength and tone | All levels including beginners | Pilates is a physical exercise that strengthens the core muscles of your body. Pilates is designed to build strength, improve body-posture, balance and coordination. For beginners we advise to attend a “pilates for beginners” class first. |
| Pranayama Learn the power of breathing | All levels including beginners | Master your breathe and your emotional world. The basis for all deep breathing practices originates in the science of Yoga, specifically the branch of yoga known as Pranayama. The word pranayama is derived from two Sanskrit words: prana (life force) and yama (control). By controlling the breath, you can influence every aspect of your life. |
| Prenatal | For pregnant women | For expectant mothers, Prenatal Yoga can have many benefits, including keeping fit, reducing stress, and improving strength and stability of the muscles used in childbirth. It can also help reduce the nausea, lower back pain, and headaches associated with pregnancy. |
| Restorative Tantra Restore a peaceful dialogue with yourself | All levels including beginners | Restorative Tantra extends meditation to the whole body through mindful asanas and through the harmonisation of our three dosas (constitutions). Both the sequences on the floor and the standing ones (called the three dosas balancing series) are like medicine for our whole being and can help treat anxiety, depression and fears from the inside out. |
| Restorative yoga Release tension and restore energry | All levels including beginners | A relaxing and slow-paced practice, where you allow yourself to rest into the poses. Restorative Yoga uses a range of props like bolsters, blankets, and straps to support your body. This practice allows long holds in each pose and is equally a practice for the mind as for the body |
| Vinyasa Levels 1-2 Work up a sweat and build stamina | L1: Intermediate L2: Advanced | In these classes, poses are linked together in a non-stop sequence and supported by consistent breath. Vinyasa classes can be fast or slow and include a range of poses from easy to challenging. Intermediate practitioners should start with Vinyasa Level 1, while the ones with a regular practice are welcome to attend Level 2. Vinyasa level 3 offers a fast paced flow, where you will be challenged in strength, arm-balances and inversions, and is suitable for you who are familiar with the names of the asanas |
| Yin Increase flexibility while exploring the meditative benefits of Yoga | All levels including beginners | Yin is a static practice in which students hold poses for 3 to 5 minutes. This practice targets deep connective tissues (cartilages, tendons, ligaments, fascias) to invite longer-lasting flexibility and spaciousness in the body. Yin Yoga is a style of Yoga where you will explore the quality of quietness and stillness more than any other style. |
| 108 Sun Salutations Increase endurance and stamina | Intermediate to advanced | In this class we will be leading you through a sequence of 108 repetitions of Surya Namaskar. Recommended for Yogis that have mastered the basic Sun Salutations sequence and the more experienced practitioners of Yoga. It is a dynamic, challenging, cleansing and meditative sequence. |
| Yoga Nidra Connect with yourself with this relaxing meditation | All levels including beginners | Sometimes known as yogic sleep, Yoga Nidra is a deeply relaxing practice that can be done by anyone, regardless of physical fitness. Students lie in savasana while the teacher leads a meditation that will make you increasingly aware of your inner world while maintaining a sleep-like yet conscious state. |
Where to Find Us
Located in Pietà by the Msida Yacht Marina at 190 Triq Marina (between BOV bank and the jewelers).
Centrally located a short drive from Ta’ Xbiex (3 min), Msida (4 min), Valletta (5 min), Gzira (6 min), Birkirkara (6 min), Sliema (10 min).
Or come by bus, bus stop Marina (904 / 1057)
Parking
Free parking by the marina side next to La Vela restaurant.