Which Class Is Right for Me?

Choosing a class can feel confusing at first, especially if you are new to meditation or yoga, returning after time away, or unsure what your body needs right now.

Tiroana classes are welcoming, practical, and supportive. You do not need to be experienced, flexible, or confident before you begin. You simply need to choose a starting point that feels realistic for you.

If you want to learn meditation

PAUSE — Mindfulness Meditation

PAUSE is a guided meditation class designed to help you develop practical mindfulness skills in a calm and approachable way.

You can sit on the floor, use a chair, or lie down. There is no expectation to clear your mind, sit perfectly still, or already know how meditation works.

PAUSE may suit you if you:

  • Feel mentally busy, overstimulated, or tired

  • Want practical tools for stress, sleep, or everyday life

  • Are curious about meditation but unsure where to start

  • Already meditate and would like guidance, structure, or community

Also keep an eye out for the Meditation Foundations Workshop, offered at selected times throughout the year.

If you want a steady and supportive yoga class

UNFOLD — Hatha Yoga

UNFOLD is a steady, breath-aware Hatha yoga class with standing, seated, and floor-based postures.

Postures are generally practised individually, giving you time to understand each shape, use props, and build confidence without needing to continuously flow from one movement to the next.

UNFOLD may suit you if you:

  • Are new to yoga or returning after time away

  • Want to improve strength, balance, and mobility

  • Prefer a steady pace with time to settle into each posture

  • Want an active class without a continuous flowing sequence

Beginners are welcome. It is helpful to feel reasonably comfortable moving between standing and the floor.

If you want a more active yoga practice

EXHALE — Slow Flow Yoga

EXHALE is a breath-led flow class and is Tiroana’s most physically active and challenging weekly class.

Although the pace is intentional rather than rushed, postures are linked together into flowing sequences. This requires more strength, stamina, coordination, balance, and confidence with transitions.

EXHALE may suit you if you:

  • Want a stronger and more energising yoga practice

  • Enjoy linking movement with the breath

  • Want to build stamina, strength, and balance

  • Feel comfortable transitioning between standing and the floor

  • Have some previous yoga or movement experience

  • Have attended UNFOLD and feel ready for more challenge

Beginners are welcome, but if you are completely new to yoga or returning after a long break, UNFOLD is generally the better starting point.

If you want slower stretching and stillness

SOFTEN — Yin Yoga

Women-only class

SOFTEN is a floor-based Yin yoga practice using longer-held postures, props, supported stretching, and stillness.

Although Yin is slow, it is not necessarily easy. You will remain in postures for several minutes and work with stretching, physical sensation, and quiet observation.

SOFTEN may suit you if you:

  • Feel tight through the hips, legs, spine, or shoulders

  • Want a slower and more meditative style of yoga

  • Are looking to balance a busy or active lifestyle

  • Feel comfortable getting down to and up from the floor

You do not need to be flexible or experienced, but Yin does involve longer-held stretches and time on the floor.

If getting down to the floor is difficult

EMBODY — Chair Yoga

EMBODY is gentle yoga adapted for seated and chair-supported practice.

It is designed to support mobility, balance, strength, coordination, and confidence without requiring you to get down to the floor.

EMBODY may suit you if you:

  • Find floor transitions difficult, uncomfortable, or unsafe

  • Are managing injury, fatigue, reduced mobility, or balance concerns

  • Are returning to movement after time away

  • Want gentle and adaptable movement with practical support

No yoga experience is needed.

If you want deep rest rather than exercise

SURRENDER & REST

Women-only monthly session

SURRENDER & REST is a two-hour restorative yoga experience incorporating supported postures, Yoga Nidra meditation, and crystal singing bowls.

There is no flowing movement, deep stretching, strengthening, or physical effort required. You will be fully supported with bolsters, blankets, and props while being guided into deeper rest.

This session may suit you if you:

  • Feel overstimulated, depleted, or emotionally tired

  • Find it difficult to slow down

  • Want deep relaxation without physical exertion

  • Feel in need of a longer pause

No yoga or meditation experience is needed.

If you are looking for connection and community

Tiroana is a small and welcoming studio with many regular attendees.

There is no pressure to socialise or know anyone when you arrive. Connection often grows naturally through returning, practising alongside familiar faces, and sharing a calm space together.

Every class offers an opportunity to make time for movement, mindfulness, rest, and wellbeing within a supportive community.

A simple guide

Choose PAUSE for guided meditation.

Choose UNFOLD for steady and supportive Hatha yoga.

Choose EXHALE for a more active and physically challenging flow.

Choose SOFTEN for longer-held stretching and stillness.

Choose EMBODY for seated or chair-supported yoga.

Choose SURRENDER & REST for deep rest rather than exercise.

Still unsure?

You do not need to choose perfectly. Many people begin with one class and explore others as their confidence, needs, and circumstances change.

You are also welcome to get in touch before booking so you can choose a class that feels right for you.