Short answer: Flametree Yoga Studio runs a 50s Plus Focus non-beginner class on Wednesdays at 8.30am (Darwin time) with Gertie, at Woolner and live online, plus Gentle Yoga on Fridays at 10.15am for beginners. Classes are Iyengar yoga, with chairs, blocks and belts so poses suit stiffer or older bodies. If you are new, your first class is free.
Flametree offers several classes especially suitable for people over fifty. It includes gentle yoga for seniors, or anyone. They’re also at Beginner or Non-Beginner level. The classes suit people of any age who are starting or re-starting yoga. Alternatively, just try Flametree’s in-studio or online yoga classes for seniors (aka senior citizens), and others. Or, if you want top “yoga near me”, or ” yoga beginners near me”, then also try a video, or LIVE online class at home. There is nothing nearer than in your living room (including with on-the-spot interactive support)!
Flametree’s reviews show what students say about the online classes.
First, here’s the overview for non-beginners. This Non-Beginner class is called “50s Plus Focus“. It runs on Wednesdays at 8.30am Darwin time, at Woolner and online. The class teaches easy, non-beginner poses that are entirely suitable for those with the typical situations of the Fifty Plus age group.
Persons who are not yet 50 are welcome to join this Fifty Plus class.
As a non-beginner class, the Fifty Plus Focus class has a range of students who have been doing classes for years, many of whom have an impressive range of skills.
Below, see more about Flametree’s yoga for beginners, or seniors, or those wanting even gentler versions. In particular, see the beginner deal below.
Flametree’s range of options is a key reason students stay. Iyengar yoga is known for precise instruction and the use of props.
Try our in-studio or live online classes. You’ll get a unique experience in the practice of yoga.
Second, if you are a beginner, the way to get started is to attend some of the many Beginner Level classes mentioned below. For example, we outline the many types of yoga classes we have for any beginners. In addition, they will also suit those beginners over 50, and seniors (depending how you see yourself).
In particular, for both beginners and non-beginners, we recommend our so-called Open Level classes. These include Gentle Classes, Back Neck & Shoulder Classes, and Restorative Yoga.
Once beginners have done about 6 weeks at the beginner level, they can then also attend this Fifty Plus Focus class. They can also continue to come to the above Open Level classes, as can anyone else, at any time.
In all Flametree’s classes, poses are also further customised for your personal situations.
The teacher will always adjust any class for who is actually in the class on the day. In addition, individual adaptations of poses are given as required.
Many classes run both online and in the Flametree studios at Woolner and Coolalinga.
Warrior 2 pose builds strength, flexibility, & focus. Flametree’s beginner’s workshops and classes will get you started with a yoga practice. Even advanced students keep doing some of the basic poses you’ll learn. In addition, if needed, consider a class option such as prenatal yoga.
If you wish, see student Reviews. As well as the physical benefits, these classes are also a way to have your own wellness center, or personal growth plan.
As well as all that, private classes are just one of the many class packages to consider. But if you want something private, first consider the gentle yoga for seniors. It may work well for you, and is more economical.
There is a growing body of research on the benefits of yoga for older adults. A 2019 review of 22 trials in people aged 60 and over (Sivaramakrishnan et al, International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity) found yoga improved balance, lower body strength, flexibility and mobility, compared with no exercise. (See also Suza Francina, “The New Yoga for Healthy Aging”.)
Many believe that once they reach a certain age, these classes are beyond them. That’s a key reason why Flametree offers you the range of class options already mentioned. At almost any age, you can do your first time at Flametree classes.
If you already agree, then check out the HALF PRICE 10 class packs at the orange links on this page.
In the same vein, these classes have a great deal to offer the mature or senior person.
As the famous instructor Geeta Iyengar noted:
“Classes are a gift for older people. One who studies it in the later years gains not only health and happiness, but also freshness of mind… since it gives one a bright outlook on life. One can look forward to a more healthful future rather than looking back into the past. It is a rebirth which teaches one to face the rest of one’s life happily, peacefully and courageously“.
Many students of all levels find the classes help both body and mind.
In a large number of Flametree yoga classes, props are used. For instance, chairs, blocks, and bolsters are used to help you get the most benefits from each posture. They also make the poses easier and more enjoyable.
The poses still offer as much challenge as you choose to put into them.
A class will have both active and restorative poses in it. Many students leave feeling stretched and more relaxed.
Check out the links below. They’re excellent options for you to move to what could be a new studio for you.
Gentle yoga for seniors pose by Chris Lalor, accredited Senior Yoga Teacher, & Yoga Therapist.
Flametree Special Focus classes work well for those with limited mobility.
The key thing is to have a yoga daily routine, using online, in-studio, and / or video classes. In particular, if you want “yoga beginners near me”, or similar, then try the at home options, including with LIVE interactive teacher support.
Yoga can be adjusted to whatever fitness level you have.
Studies have looked at yoga for lower back pain, joint pain, high blood pressure, range of motion and many other conditions (Dr Timothy McCall’s June 2019 list covers 117). Results vary, and yoga supports, rather than replaces, medical care.
Flametree runs classes at Woolner and Coolalinga in the Darwin region. Our live online classes are also a great option.
You’ll learn yoga postures you can do. Your teacher will adjust each pose for any health issues you have.
Iyengar yoga is taught at several levels, plus Gentle Yoga, Yoga For Backs, and more.
In addition, many students find Restorative Yoga classes, with chair and bolster support, very relaxing. The benefits of chair yoga are built into many Flametree classes.
You’ll start with simple poses like Mountain Pose and modified Tree pose, then move onto to other very simple standing poses (using yoga blocks and the back of the chair).
Simple forward bends will follow, as well as an easy spinal twist. Flametree’s type of yoga is physical activity that anyone can do, including seniors.
With regular practice, many students notice more strength and fitness, and better sleep.
Over time, many also notice a better mind-body connection, and easier movement.
The teacher gives additional support when needed, and you work at your own level.
Many older men, and women, enjoy gentle yoga poses, including the long periods of time in do-able floor poses.
If you’re looking for online yoga classes for senior citizens, or yoga for seniors, then try Flametree’s various Special Focus classes. Gentle Yoga, Restorative Yoga, and Back Neck & Shoulder Yoga are especially good classes to start. But if you’ve done some yoga then the Over 50’s class may also suit.
Do easy, effective yoga poses with in-studio, or online yoga classes for senior citizens. Our class types cover all preferences, including those who want strength training. But the wide variety of options also includes gentle yoga for seniors.
In every class, the teacher also adapts poses so you get the level of challenge that works best for you.
If you want “yoga beginners near me”, or similar, then try the at home options. You & the teacher can see & hear each other well. Many find it works well.
Many Flametree classes run online and in the studio at the same time. Only the teacher can be seen by students.
You and the teacher can see and hear each other, so the teacher can give you on the spot guidance. If they wish, the student can also turn off their video, so not even the teacher can see you. (But, if you keep your camera on, you will get more effective instruction).
Classes are done on Zoom. If you wish, Flametree’s Customer Service team can help you with the very easy set up to initially get started.
Flametree uses a very secure and safe process for the online parts of each class. Students are first registered in Flametree’s online classes reservation system. (It’s called Punchpass).
Second, just before each class starts, students check into an online waiting room. They are then checked individually into the online yoga classes by the teacher, as he or she greets each one of them.
Only registered students let in by the teacher can attend.
To get started online, click the class time you want and we email you the link to join. If you are new, your first class is free.
If you’re attending in the studio, just come along.
Kim, a yoga instructor, demonstrates Warrior 2 pose. Kim is a certified Iyengar yoga teacher.
You will learn poses from sun salutations to supine (lying poses), and much in between. Using ropes, you can also learn Flametree’s version of aerial yoga.
Flametree has spacious studio spaces across Darwin, and online.
There are several Beginner Level yoga classes that prepare you for a non-beginner over 50s class. Consider your skill levels, and choose accordingly. Then join us in Flametree’s beautiful space, or in the online yoga classes. Beginner Level classes that are especially suitable yoga for seniors, or for those over 50, include:
All these so-called Special Focus classes for Beginners are described further at the above links. In addition, the class times are in the Beginner Timetable. For many at Flametree, they quickly become their favorite classes. They become another reason for their great love of yoga.
Try Flametree’s in-studio or online yoga classes for seniors, at beginner or non-beginner level. In addition, if you’re looking for online yoga classes for senior citizens, then give Flametree’s options a try.
If you’re a beginner and new to Flametree, your first class is free. Then the beginner deal gives you 12 classes for $59.50, with a 14-day money-back guarantee.
Choose from among the wide variety of classes, and get started. Whether you want online yoga classes for senior citizens, or whatever, check out the beginner deal or the non-beginner deal. If you wish, there are also class videos or on demand classes.
If you’re still not sure about getting started, then read reviews of what customers say about their classes at Flametree.
In addition, you’ll see the wide range of benefits they say they have received from both online or in-the-studio classes at Flametree.
As well as that, see Dr McCall’s compilation of the scientific studies of the benefits that students get. His June 2019 list covers 117 conditions where studies suggest yoga may help.
In addition, here are further articles showing the positive results of classes for more mature persons.
Get started with your free first class, then the HALF price 10 pack plus 2 FREE ($59.50, no code needed). Check it out for yourself.
Students start at many different levels, & steadily progress. Flametree’s beginner classes give you a safe space with other beginners.
If you want “yoga beginners near me”, or similar, then try the at home options. It’s a popular alternative with students, as you can see from their reviews.
If you want some version of “yoga beginners near me”, or classes for seniors, then some of the key benefits of doing classes at Flametree are these.
Easy yoga pose to build hip flexibility.
With the unlimited access passes at Flametree, this 50 plus class is just one of many different classes you can use for your yoga journey.
With the online access, you can join for Union Square in New York City, or the East Village in NYC, all the way to outback Australia.
Flametree’s yoga fitness classes are a great place for all body types to find yoga sessions for their schedule.
The range of classes, including breath meditation (pranayama) classes, means there is a class most days of the week.
Across Darwin, Flametree’s studios and online classes make it easy to get to class.
From Flametree’s style of yoga, here are just a few more benefits you may also be looking for.
So get a pass, and join us today.
See the Beginner & Non-Beginner Class Deals, & Breath Meditation Deals, at the buttons below, or other links on this page.
Remember, with in-studio & online classes, you’ve always got classes nearby. In fact, they’re in your home!
So if you want yoga for over 50s, in Darwin or online, try Flametree’s LIVE online classes.
Yes, for most people. A 2019 review of 22 trials in adults aged 60 and over found yoga improved balance, lower body strength, flexibility and mobility compared with no exercise. Iyengar yoga uses props so poses can be adjusted for stiffness, old injuries or health conditions.
It is a non-beginner Iyengar yoga class on Wednesdays at 8.30am Darwin time, taught by Gertie at Woolner and live online. Poses are chosen and adjusted for the usual needs of people in their fifties and beyond. You do not have to be over 50 to join.
The 50s Plus Focus class is for non-beginners. Beginners over 50 usually start in beginner classes or Gentle Yoga, then join the 50s Plus class once their teacher says they are ready.
Gentle Yoga, on Fridays at 10.15am at Woolner and online, is the slowest class and suits most people starting later in life. Regular beginner classes and Yoga For Backs are also good choices. Tell your teacher about any injury or condition before class.
Gertie Knight, a certified Iyengar yoga teacher who trained under Senior Iyengar Yoga Teacher Chris Lalor for six years. Chris, who has taught in Darwin since 1997, oversees all Flametree classes.
Yes. The 50s Plus Focus class and Gentle Yoga both run live online as well as in the studio. You join through Zoom, and the teacher can see you and give guidance. A chair, a belt and a couple of firm blankets are enough to start at home.
Twice a week is a good start, and many students build up to three or more classes a week. Regular practice matters more than long sessions, and your teacher can suggest a short routine for home.
If you are new, your first class is free. Beginners can then get 12 classes for $59.50, and non-beginners 12 classes for $104.50, both with half price and 2 free. Non-beginners can also get 30 days of unlimited online classes for $29.
General information only, not medical advice. Source: Sivaramakrishnan D et al 2019, International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity (22 trials, adults 60+). Flametree Yoga Studio, Darwin and live online.
19b Bishop Street, Woolner, NT 0820
