Beginners welcome

New to yoga, or new to the studio?

Please call Susan on 0404 785 052 before booking online to ensure the class is the right level for you.

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Susan Stackhouse in extended triangle pose, Utthita Trikonasana, on the sand at Kewarra Beach with the sea and sky behind her

Choosing a class

Which class should I book?

Level 1

Level 1 is where most people start. It is for beginner students with no or little experience in yoga. The basic postures in Iyengar yoga give you the fundamentals to go further, and you learn how to manage your limitations and how to use props where needed to help you into a pose.

All levels mornings

The all levels classes on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings take beginners too. Classes are kept to a maximum of 10 people, so the teacher can adjust the class to the people in the room.

A private class

If you would rather not start in a group, a private class is one on one and tailored to you. Call Susan to arrange one.

On the timetable

Beginners classes each week

Tuesday 6:00pm to 7:15pm From 6 October

Beginners / Level 1 · Susan Stackhouse

Wednesday 6:00pm to 7:30pm

Level 1 / Level 2 · Nathan Dobbie

Saturday 8:30am to 9:45am

Beginners / Level 1 · Pam Tuck

The all levels classes on weekday mornings take beginners too. See the full timetable.

Times are Queensland time. Queensland does not use daylight saving, so from October to April a 6:00pm class here is 7:00pm in Sydney and Melbourne.

Book a class

Before class

What to do

  • We are a fully equipped studio. Mats, blankets, blocks, belts and every other prop are here for you to use, so you do not need to bring anything. You are welcome to bring your own mat if you would rather.
  • Wear comfortable, easy stretch clothes and be sure to have clean feet.
  • Avoid eating for at least one hour before class.
  • Water is not drunk during class, so please leave your water bottle with your bag and shoes.
  • Arrive a few minutes early for your first class, so Susan can ask about any injuries or conditions before you start.
Susan Stackhouse balancing on one leg in Warrior III, Virabhadrasana III, on the sand at Kewarra Beach, her body level with the horizon

Before you come

Common questions

I have never done yoga. Where do I start?

Call Susan on 0404 785 052 first and she will put you in the right class. Level 1 is for beginners with little or no experience, and it is designed for anyone regardless of age or condition. Iyengar yoga suits all ages and all sorts of bodies; you do not need to be flexible to begin.

If you would rather not start in a group, a private class is one on one and tailored to you.

What should I wear and bring?

Wear comfortable, easy stretch clothes and be sure to have clean feet. Everything else is here: mats, blankets, blocks, belts and every other prop are at the studio for you to use. You are welcome to bring your own mat if you would rather.

Avoid eating for at least one hour before class. Water is not drunk during class, so please leave your water bottle with your bag and shoes.

Can I join a class from home?

Classes are taught in person at the studio, which is how Susan prefers to teach them. A few students who live interstate join by Zoom instead. If you cannot get to Kewarra Beach, call Susan and she will tell you whether that works for the class you want.

I have an injury. Can I still come?

Usually, yes. The Iyengar certification process is one of the most comprehensive in the industry, and the training it provides enables our teachers to work with students of all levels, and especially those with injuries. Tell Susan about the injury when you call, so the class can be adjusted for you and props used where they help.

Do class passes expire?

No. A five or ten class pass has no expiry date, so use it whenever you can get to class. Passes are for you and cannot be transferred to another person.

January 2027

Five week beginners course

January 2027, dates to be confirmed

Five week beginners course

January 2027, at the Kewarra Beach studio

A five week course for people who have never done yoga, taken by Susan in small groups at the Kewarra Beach studio. Five weeks in the same room with the same people is a gentler way in than dropping into a class on your own.

Dates are being set now. Call or email Susan to be told first when they are.

Who it is for. Complete beginners. No experience of yoga needed, and no particular fitness.

With Susan Stackhouse, at 27 Poolwood Rd, Kewarra Beach QLD 4879.

Be told when the dates are set

Call Susan or send an email and she will let you know as soon as the January dates are confirmed.

Enquire about the beginners courseCall 0404 785 052Full details

Finding us

Where we are

The studio is at 27 Poolwood Rd, Kewarra Beach QLD 4879, on the Cairns northern beaches. Palm Cove is ten minutes north, Clifton Beach and Trinity Beach are a few minutes away, and Smithfield is about ten minutes south. Buses between the beaches stop right at the studio door.

Contact and directions