Which Class Is Right for Me?

If you’re looking at the timetable and thinking “I don’t really know where I fit”, you’re not alone.

Most people who come to Tiroana are not experienced yogis or meditators. They’re people who are curious, a bit unsure, and wanting something that feels supportive rather than intense.

This page is here to help you choose a starting point based on what you’re hoping to get from coming, in very practical terms.

If you want to learn meditation

Start with PAUSE — Meditation.

This class is about learning how meditation actually works in a grounded, approachable way. You’ll be guided the whole time, with options to sit, lie down, or use a chair. There’s no expectation to clear your mind or know what you’re doing.

People often choose PAUSE if they:

Feel mentally busy or overstimulated
Want tools to help with stress or sleep
Are curious about meditation but feel unsure

Also, look out for the PAUSE and BEGIN - Beginner Meditation Workshop - Dates releasing soon.

If you’re looking for a sense of community and belonging

Both Meditation and gentler yoga classes are good places to begin.

Tiroana is a small studio where many people attend regularly. Classes are unhurried, familiar, and welcoming — you’re not expected to socialise, but connection tends to grow naturally over time.

If you’ve tried yoga before and want a gentle, steady return

Start with UNFOLD — Flow-Inspired Hatha Yoga.

UNFOLD offers clear, guided movement with time to pause, repeat, and adjust. The practice is steady and breath-led, with simple transitions between familiar postures — supportive if you’re new to yoga or returning after time away.

Chairs and props are always available, and assistance is offered for moving comfortably to and from the floor.

If you want to stretch and release tension

Try SOFTEN — Yin Yoga (Women only).

This class focuses on gentle stretching and longer-held poses designed to release tension from the body. Shapes are fully supported by bolsters, blankets, blocks, and chairs, so there’s no strain or forced positioning.

SOFTEN is often chosen by people who:

Feel tight or restricted in the body
Want to stretch without pushing or effort
Prefer a slower, quieter style of practice

If getting up and down from the floor feels difficult

Chair Yoga / EMBODY (COMING SOON) classes are designed for those who prefer to stay seated or work with the support of a chair throughout.

This is likely to be the best starting point if:

Getting to the floor is uncomfortable or unsafe
You’re managing injury, mobility limitations, or fatigue
You want gentle movement without transitions to the ground

If you’ve never done yoga before

A beginner's yoga course (COMING SOON) will be offered for those who want to learn the basics at a slow pace and build confidence from the ground up.

This course will cover simple postures, breathing, and moving safely in and out of shapes — without assuming prior knowledge.