Discover Yoga Beyond Flexibility: Join My Yoga for Beginners’ Course

March 12, 2025

Yoga is everywhere these days. From Instagram videos of impressive poses to meditation apps promising inner peace, it’s easy to feel like yoga is all about mastering the physical. But if you’ve ever tried to touch your toes and felt defeated, or rolled out your mat only to feel more stressed than calm - I see you. And I want you to know yoga is so much more than perfect poses.

My journey into yoga

When I first started yoga 12 years ago, I loved how quickly I could get “deeper” into certain poses thanks to my natural flexibility. It felt like progress. But as the years went by, I realised something much more profound: the real progress was happening on the inside.

Yoga became less about touching my toes and more about touching base with myself. Less about achieving the perfect downward dog, and more about learning how to find calm, focus, and resilience no matter what life throws my way.

And then, a couple of years ago, I discovered I was hypermobile. Suddenly, everything made so much sense. I learned how to work with my body’s unique needs instead of pushing against them. Yoga became a journey of deep self-discovery and healing. And now, I’m here to help you start your own journey.

Why my Yoga for Beginners’ Course is different

Unlike yoga apps or drop-in classes that leave you feeling lost or overwhelmed, my Yoga for Beginners’ Course is designed to help you build a practice that works for YOU.

Whether you’re feeling stiff and inflexible, struggling with anxiety, or simply not sure where to start, this course will guide you step-by-step through the basics: from breathing techniques that calm your mind to foundational poses that build confidence and strength.

“I really enjoyed Maysun’s teaching style, for someone who has dipped in and out of yoga over the years the beginner course was ideal to rediscover my flow. Lessons were intimate and intuitive and went at the speed of learners, pausing to embrace and truly understand each movement and associated breath. Maysun’s relaxing and calming approach provides a great level of detail - I highly recommend experiencing!” - Leah K.

You’ll learn:

The foundation of yoga asana (alignment, breath, modifications, benefits)
To build awareness through asanas, your breath and mindfulness
How to use yoga props (blocks, straps, bolsters)
How to modify asanas to suit your needs and abilities
A weekly build up to sun salutations
All types of yoga asanas (standing, seated, supine, prone, twists, backbends, side bends, inversions, balancing)
Breath awareness

6-week overview:

Pre-start modules include: overview of the course, yoga myth busting, origins and benefits of yoga and styles of yoga.

Week 1: Starting right

Introduction to yoga
Standing pose basics
Shoulder mobility
Sun salutation prep
Side bending, simple seated poses and basic supine poses

Week 2: Do you even breathe?

Introduction to the breath
Build on week 1 progress
Warrior pose basics
Focus on supine poses

Week 3: Spinal awakening: more space, less tension

Build on week 2 progress
The 6 fundamental movements
Introduction to breathwork (pranayama)
Focus on backbends and twists

Week 4: Fly me to the...sun

Build on week 3 progress
Breathwork
Full sun salutation
Core work
Additional standing poses, prone and seated poses

Week 5: Bend me like Beckham

Build on week 4 progress
Breathwork
Additional upper body stability work

Week 6: The grand finale: put it all together

Week 1-5 recap
Breathwork
Mini yoga flow
Additional 1-2 new poses

Plus bonus classes, community support and resources to keep you going!

"I enjoyed Ladina Yoga’s ‘Beginners’ Course’ so much that I felt guilty if I had to miss class! Maysun is a great instructor and was able to go at a gentle and inclusive pace every time. I felt guided the whole way through the course and I really appreciated Maysun spending 1-on-1 time with me in class, offering alternative poses that work for my specific body. I’m itching for the intermediate course to start… 10/10!" - Dave S.

Yoga is about progress, not perfection

The truth is, yoga meets you where you are. You don’t need to be flexible, fit, or zen to start. You just need to show up and breathe.

Ready to start your journey? Join my Yoga for Beginners’ Course and discover the joy of yoga beyond the poses. Whether you’re a complete beginner or someone who feels like they’re “not good enough” for yoga, this is your space to learn, grow, and find peace. We start on the 23rd March and end on the 27th April.

See you on the mat!