FAQ

At this time, bookings are only necessary for Beginner Yoga Course.

If it is your first visit to any Jo Moloney Yoga class, please get in touch prior, to confirm class is on as usual, then arrive 10 minutes ahead of class start time, so you can meet Jo and complete a health questionnaire.

Flow classes are 1 hour and 15 minutes in duration. Beginner and Beginner Plus classes are 1 hour long. Jo aims to start and finish classes on time. If you arrive late, don’t panic! Please come in and find your space as quietly as you can.

You don’t need any special (or expensive) clothes to practise yoga. Choose clothing that you can move and stretch in, and which offers a level of modesty that you are comfortable with. Jo prefers slightly fitted tops, so they don’t end up around her ears in Downward Facing Dog! 😉 Yoga is usually practised barefoot.

Flow classes on Wednesday nights cater for a range of practitioners, but are not suited to absolute beginners ie this class is for those with some knowledge of basic and commonly taught asanas, through intermediate practitioners wanting to deepen their practice. Periodically, Jo runs 6 Week Beginner Yoga courses, after which you’ll be able to join Wednesday night Flow classes.

Jo offers variations for different levels of experience within classes and can suggest modifications for anyone, as required, as class progresses through different asanas (poses).

If you start where you are – taking the best options for you in the class – and are kind to yourself in the process of learning, you’ll be fine.

If you’re looking for a beginner-friendly class, since 2016 Jo’s introduced many, many beginners to yoga (and kept them coming back!) through teaching Beginner classes at YogaSol studio, Ferny Hills. With the closure of the space at Ferny Hills, from February 2024 Jo is excited to be bringing Beginner and Beginner Plus classes under the Jo Moloney Yoga umbrella. You’ll be very welcome at these classes - details are on the Regular Classes page.

Bring a yoga mat and any props you’d like to support your practice (eg towel, blanket, bolster), and it’s a good idea to bring a water bottle, especially in warmer weather. In cooler weather, wear layers and/or bring a wrap or jacket to put on as the class starts to wind down or for after class.

It’s best not to eat a large meal within 2 hours of the start of class. Even some gentle yoga poses give our organs a really good massage, which may not feel great on a full stomach! Jo suggests eating a banana or half a tub of yoghurt to keep hunger at bay until after a class.

Many ladies discover yoga for the first time after they become pregnant, enjoying the benefits for their body, mind and their baby. You may be able to attend a yoga class whilst pregnant after considering the following and giving Jo a call on 0403 901 449 to discuss:

Do you (or family members) have a history of miscarriage? If the answer is ‘yes’, it is best to wait until you enter your second trimester before starting yoga ie after 12 weeks.

Were you practising yoga before your pregnancy? If the answer is ‘yes’ and you feel well you should be able to attend a class but please let Jo know beforehand so that she can advise appropriate variations for your practice. If you were not practising prior to falling pregnant, it is best to wait until you enter your second trimester before starting yoga ie after 12 weeks – or attend a prenatal yoga class.

If you are unsure whether yoga is right for you during pregnancy, consult your GP or other healthcare professional before attending a class.

Yes. Just as asanas can be varied to suit beginners through to intermediate or advanced practitioners, they can also be modified to accommodate (and not aggravate) different physical capabilities, injuries and health conditions. The Pre-Yoga health questionnaire that you complete on your first visit will alert Jo to any injury or condition that needs consideration within your practice. Jo is happy to discuss any concerns you may have, please get in touch.

NOTE: If you have a major health issue, serious injury or mobility limitation, please consult your GP or other healthcare professional in the first instance before attending a class, then give Jo a call to discuss so she can ensure your practice is appropriate and nurturing.

Jo mainly teaches Flow style: sequences of asanas linking movement with breath to assist the transition from one pose to the next. Wednesday night Flow is Vinyasa style ie a little faster and more dynamic than Beginners and Beginners Plus classes, however the intensity is easily adapted and within your control and it is not Power Yoga! Beginner and Beginner Plus classes are usually taught as Slow Flow.

Jo changes her class program weekly, designing classes around themes and with consideration for the seasons (practising more cooling asana (postures) and pranayama (breath exercise) during warmer weather with a greater focus on building warmth during cooler months), those present and other influences such as world and special events.

Class always begins gently with time spent settling in and setting your intention (if you choose), followed by a warm up sequence, before moving through a variety of sequences eg supine, seated, and standing flows; Lunge or Sun Salutations; balance postures; and perhaps an inversion. All classes conclude with time spent in relaxation, allowing you to fully absorb the benefits of your practice.

Jo also offers Restorative and Yin Yoga – information about these classes can be found on the Classes page. She also guides Yoga Nidra deep relaxation/meditation.

Although women outnumber men in many western yoga classes, yoga is absolutely not just ‘for girls’! In early times, yoga was more than likely exclusively practised by men. Today, Duncan Peak and Honza Lafond (both based in Australia), Eoin Finn and Baron Baptiste (to name but a few) are inspiring more and more men to practise yoga.

Men are very welcome (encouraged!) at Jo’s classes and Flow yoga is an active style offering plenty of opportunities to challenge your strength, balance and flexibility if that is what you’re looking for in your practice. Pleasingly, more and more men have been coming to Jo’s classes over time, so you’re unlikely to be the only one.

You don’t need to be flexible to begin practising yoga, and – if you’re not particularly flexible – yoga may in fact be ideal for you! One of the benefits of regularly practising yoga is that your flexibility, slowly but surely, will most likely improve.

At first you may need to take the base level poses – or even focus on just part of a pose – perhaps using some props to assist with getting into your pose. Jo is there to help and guide you in finding the best way to begin your practice.

If you are a runner, cyclist or participate regularly in other sports or physical training, yoga is a complementary practice, helping to stretch tight muscles (hello hamstrings!) and strengthen complementary muscles.