An Inclusive Practice

Yoga is so much more than a movement practice. It is multifaceted and, at its essence, is a state of being. You do not need to be flexible, fit or free from health conditions or impairments to practise yoga.

Yoga originated in Northern India over 5,000 years ago and has evolved through many and varied lineages of wisdom teaching. It developed alongside, and has shared influences with religions such as Hinduism and Buddhism, but is a secular practice. This means that it can be practiced by, and is inclusive of, people of all faiths and beliefs.

The Centre of Bright Beginnings seeks to provide yoga experiences that are inclusive of all abilities and identifications. We are constantly working towards decolonising the yoga that is shared. All classes are taught with a trauma-informed approach with gender expansive language and entry options are tailored to mitigate privilege.

For this reason, we invite BIPOC, LGBTIQ+ and people who identify as marginalised in some way to attend our classes and workshops at a subsidised rate (learn more here).

Yoga is for Every-Body and All Abilities

Even if you are constantly nauseous or stuck on the couch (think first trimester pregnancy), or even going for a walk is a challenging form of exercise, you can still practice yoga in so many ways: