What We Offer

Everyone is a beautiful and unique individual. None of us are alike, and so we need to practice yoga with awareness, honouring our differences, our abilities, and limitations. 

General Yoga & Gentle Yoga Classes

General classes are held on Tuesday & Thursday mornings from 9.30am – 11.00am. Monday evening from 5.30-7pm, Wednesday & Thursday evenings from 6pm-7.30pm.
Our gentle yoga classes are on Tuesdays from 1.30 - 3pm & Wednesday morning 9.30 - 11am, and are suitable for those new to yoga, those who may have been away from the mat for some time or those who wish to have a more modified practice due to illness or more limited movement.
Classes are 90 minutes long and consist of warm ups and flexibilities, gentle flow or vinyasa style yoga (general classes) or modified restorative practices (gentle class), pranayama (breath practices), relaxation or Yoga Nidra.
Please call first to ensure a space.

Somatic Yoga

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Somatics is a movement therapy, a way of re-educating how our brain senses and moves the muscles. It’s an incredibly subtle but effective way of working with the body. This class teaches gentle somatic exercises and movements - these slow, gentle exercises release subconsciously held muscle tension and retrain habitual posture and movement patterns.
The term Somatic means ‘embodied’ or ‘of the body’. Thomas Hanna developed the field of Somatics influenced by the methods of Moshe Feldenkrais and others. The practices enable a wonderful freedom of movement in the body, and enhance our yoga practice (and general mobility) - Joy!
​ If this piques your curiosity - please register your interest for this 6 week program, you won’t disappointed - you may well be amazed.

Restorative Yoga

Often referred to as ‘Active Relaxation’ the practice of restorative yoga encourages a state of deep release through gentle stretching and opening; growing strength and flexibility with use of the breath - restoring, renewing and rejuvenating.
Restorative Yoga is of great benefit during life’s transitions such as times of grief and loss, pregnancy, menopause, recovery from illness or surgery, when experiencing insomnia, or just feeling weak or tired and in need of some ‘TLC’.  
Restorative practices compliment our other yoga practices and is generally available on the 2nd Saturday of the month, from 10am-12pm.
​ Bookings essential as space is limited to 5-6 people.

Yin Yoga

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Yin Yoga consists mainly of seated, supine or prone poses that are held for periods of time without moving, with muscles relaxed and passive -  breathing into the pose with ease.... it introduces us to the natural 'edges' of our beings in a graceful way as we draw inward to experience a deeply relaxing meditative state and opening in the body. Yin Yoga opposes and compliments our Yang - active lives, and yang forms of yoga and exercise that we practice - bringing balance and harmony to body, mind and spirit.
​Yin Yoga is available  from 10-12noon on the 4th Saturday of the month. Bookings required.

Private Classes

Private classes are available:
  •  One-on-one yoga asana practice: This class is designed to take your practice further.  We will work together on postures or areas that you may require assistance with and which match your physical and mental goals.
  • Community groups: one off or series of workshops tailored to meet your group’s needs, 
  • Business or corporate yoga:  Enhance your workplace health and wellbeing through yoga – before or after work or during lunchtime. ​
Class duration: by appointment  Contact Encounter Yoga for more information

Holiday Yoga

Encounter Yoga is located in Victor Harbor on the south coast of the beautiful Fleurieu Peninsular of SA,  a popular holiday destination from late Spring through to early Autumn. Why not take advantage of Holiday Yoga during your stay? Encounter yoga is available for private sessions with family &/or friends, either in the studio or at your accommodation, beach or park.
To find out about existing classes you can join during your stay, please contact us.

Preparing for Classes

At Encounter Yoga there are some mats props and blankets available for use.
Here are few tips to make your first yoga class with Encounter Yoga more enjoyable:
  • Please arrive 10 minutes prior to the session to allow time to arrange yourself and settle
  • Please bring along your own mat if you have one – some mats are available if you need.
  • Bring a blanket for use as a prop and for warmth during relaxation practice.
  • Wear loose, comfortable clothing; no strong perfumes please.
  • It is recommended that you refrain from eating for at least 2 hours prior to the session.
  • Yoga is practiced barefoot – please leave your shoes at the door
  • Please remember to switch your phone off or turn to silent
  • Arrive with an open mind and ready to enjoy the nourishing benefits of the practice.​
  • Please do not attend if you are feeling unwell.​
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I look forward to seeing you on the mat at Encounter Yoga very soon.
Om Shanti