All levels yoga classes in Uluwatu
Every body welcome, options offered.
All levels classes are open to everyone, from people on their second class to those with years of practice. The facilitator teaches a core version of each pose and offers easier and harder options alongside. You choose what fits your body on the day.
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What All levels does for you
You get a class that meets you where you are, with no need to know your level. Options are offered all the way through, so you can rest, go gently or try the harder version without standing out. Over time you learn to listen to your own body rather than copying the person next to you. You can also bring a friend with a different amount of experience.
It suits you if
- you are past your first few classes but not sure what level you are
- you are practicing with a friend or partner with a different background
- you like choosing how hard to work
- you are coming back after a break
Read the full guide to All levelsWhat a class is like, your first time, history and the words you will hear
What a class is like
Classes usually run 60 to 90 minutes at a moderate pace, in whichever style the studio teaches. The facilitator demonstrates a base version of each pose, then calls out options: a block under the hand, knees down, a variation with more balance. Experienced people may take an inversion while newer people rest in child's pose. Props are everywhere and the facilitator moves around to help. Sweat and pace depend on the style, so an all levels vinyasa class feels more active than an all levels Hatha class.
Your first time
- Tell the facilitator how much experience you have so they know which options to point you to.
- Grab blocks and a strap before class, even if you think you will not need them.
- Rest in child's pose whenever you want; it is always an option.
Good to know
- All levels covers a lot, and an all levels vinyasa class can still be demanding for a complete beginner, so check the style too.
- If you have an injury or a medical condition, tell the facilitator so they can suggest options, and check with your doctor if you are unsure.
Where it comes from
The idea that one class can hold many levels comes from the way modern yoga learned to adapt poses to individual bodies. B.K.S. Iyengar's use of props, such as blocks, straps, blankets, chairs and wall ropes, made it possible to practice versions of the same pose at very different stages.
As studios in the West grew from the 1990s, all levels became the common label for mixed classes, alongside separate beginners' and advanced slots, and offering modifications became a core skill in yoga trainings.
Since the 2000s, the accessible yoga movement has pushed further, arguing that options should be built in rather than added on. In Berlin, many drop-in classes on any given schedule are pitched as all levels.
Words you will hear
- Modification
- An adapted version of a pose that suits your body on the day.
- Balasana
- Child's pose: kneeling with your forehead down, a rest you can take any time.
- Block
- A foam or cork brick that brings the floor closer.
- Strap
- A belt that extends your reach, for example in a forward fold.
- Inversion
- Any pose with your head below your heart, from downward dog to headstand.