In most cases I try to make my classes (whether online or in person) beginner-friendly, however that isn’t always possible. Where they are specifically not beginner friendly, I’ll always make it clear in the class/workshop/course description so that there’s no confusion.
In most of the classes I offer, especially for specific groups, I make sure I teach to the level of the group with options on variations given each step along the way. And if these are regular classes, that gives me the opportunity to grow with you as your ability and approach to your own practice grows. If something feels challenging (not painful) it can often be just the experience of trying something new and moving the body in new ways, which is totally natural in this case and what we are aiming for. I will never aim to encourage advanced poses or positions that aren’t safe for your body if you haven’t yet built the strength or flexibility for, or if it’s just not appropriate for you in that moment.
Things I currently teach that are beginner-friendly:
Yoga for Corporate Wellness online course
Young Veterans Sunshine Coast yoga
My classes at Being Yoga Maroochydore
The Grange Club Yoga on Wednesday nights
Most of my yoga flow YouTube videos – though these will always have more specific cautions in the description, which I highly encourage you to read prior to practicing
Corporate Sessions – for both staff and executives
Elite Athlete workshops – however there is usually a dependence on the level of fitness athletes usually possess
Some workshops when they are running – the level of yoga experience appropriate is stipulated in each workshop description