Beginners Course
Yoga for your first time on the mat
A gentle way into vinyasa and yin, in classes capped at eighteen so you're never lost in the room.
The Beginners Course
Everything you need to begin
Built for people who have never stepped on a mat, in a room small enough to be noticed.
Capped at eighteen mats
Every class holds no more than eighteen mats, so you get hands-on adjustments as you learn.
Seven days a week
The course runs alongside our full timetable, every day of the week.
A path into the practice
Build the foundation for vinyasa flow and yin yoga, at your own pace.
Come as you are
No experience, no flexibility and no equipment needed to start.
In the Studio
Your first classes
A look at what a beginners class in Te Aro actually feels like.
Why Stillwater
Why begin here
A few reasons students choose Stillwater for their first class.
Right in Te Aro
Easy to reach for a first class, in the heart of Te Aro, Wellington.
Eighteen mats, never more
Small classes mean your teacher sees you and can adjust your form.
Classes every day
Start whenever suits, with the course running seven days a week.
A clear next step
Move on to vinyasa flow or yin yoga once you're ready.
Questions
New to yoga? Ask away
What people new to the studio want to know before their first class.
Do I need any experience to start?
No. The beginners course is built for people who have never done yoga before.
Do I need to be fit or flexible first?
No. You don't need fitness or flexibility to begin. The course meets you where you are.
How many people are in each class?
Classes are capped at eighteen mats, so every student gets hands-on adjustments.
What should I bring?
Wear comfortable clothing you can move in. Bring water, and a mat if you have one.
What are the studio hours?
We're open Monday to Friday, 6am–8:30pm, and Saturday–Sunday, 8am–5pm.
What happens after the beginners course?
Move into vinyasa flow or yin yoga, both part of our full timetable.
Keep Going
Where to go next
Once you've found your feet, here's what's waiting for you.
Get Started
Two ways to start
Whether you've been before or this is week one, here's your way in.
Been before?
Book your next class
Already a member? Find your class on the timetable and book your mat.
New here?
Start your trial
See the memberships and take your first step into the beginners course.