yoga for beginners
session options
Beginner Sessions are available IN STUDIO and ONLINE.
BEGINNER WORKSHOP (2HRS)
BEGINNER SERIES
(4 WEEKS OR 6 WEEKS)
REFRESH & RECONNECT WORKSHOP (2HRS)
These are pre-registered sessions // Your spot will be guaranteed once payment is received // Space is limited // No refunds once payment is made
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHAT CLASS SHOULD I ATTEND?
The best class to attend for Beginners would be a Beginner Series, a Beginner Workshop, or a Beyond Beginner Workshop; these sessions are jam-packed with information! However if there is no workshop or series scheduled or you cannot make the workshop or series the best classes to attend are Peace Flow (all levels), Yin (all levels), Restore your Bliss (all levels), and Flow Fundamentals (level 1). Peace Flow, Yin, and Restore your Bliss will be more gentle classes while Flow Fundamemtals will include a mix of strength and flexibility. After a few classes you might find that Flow & Chill (level 1/2) and Lunch Flow (level 1/2) are suitable.
WHAT SHOULD I BRING?
Just yourself! We have mats at the studio that you can use (for free!) but if you prefer to bring your own mat that’s absolutely fine. Be sure to wear comfortable clothes that you can move in and it’s always a good idea to have a water bottle with you.
WHAT TIME SHOULD I ARRIVE?
Doors open 15 minutes before a class begins. We ask that you do not arrive earlier as we use this time to clear out the studio after the previous class.
DO I HAVE TO SIGN UP IN ADVANCE FOR SESSIONS?
Pre-registration is required for our Beginner Series, Beginner Workshop, and Beyond Beginner Workshop. There is no pre-registration required for the group classes on the schedule, so you can just show up! Please arrive 5-10 minutes before the class begins, especially if this is your first visit as you will have to fill out a registration form.
WHAT ARE SOME THINGS I SHOULD KNOW BEFORE MY FIRST VISIT TO NOVA YOGA?
TESTIMONIALS
In a word, Nova Yoga Retreats are delicious! Melanie and her co-leaders hold space beautifully, guiding the group through yoga and meditation practices and “off campus” excursions with gentle mastery. You can show up and know that everything has been taken care of. Her groups are always welcoming; I attended two retreats solo and left both with amazing friends. Melanie chooses retreat locations with natural and artistic beauty and most importantly–soul. Her love of travel and exploring new cultures adds so much to the experience. Last, but not least, the food and accomodations are always a delight!
It felt like a true escape from my normal life. I feel like I was able to connect to the area and the people who journeyed with me. Your ability to curate a safe space to be and a place to play for people is truly a gift, Melanie. Thank you.
I can’t recommend Nova Yoga’s retreats highly enough. Melanie put together an amazing week that stretched our bodies and our minds, and left both stronger and more restored. This experience was much more than “just” yoga — it was truly a reset physically and mentally, and a wonderful opportunity to restore and refresh alongside amazing and kind women.
From the moment I arrived, I knew it would be a transformative journey. Each class left me relaxed and rejuvenated. This, along with amazing food and people, made for an unforgettable experience. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for the perfect yoga getaway.
Melanie finds the best places and brings together the most amazing people.
I love the opportunity to get away from the tourist areas and get to know the local scene. The food was fabulous, staff and accommodations were excellent. The yoga was wonderfully therapeutic. And I really enjoyed getting to know the group. This was a wonderful experience for me and my first time travelling as a single. It gave me the confidence to try it again.
Melanie is the most incredible yoga instructor. Her retreats are absolutely amazing. A magical experience of a lifetime. If you haven’t done one of her retreats, you are really missing out!