Intro to Yoga II: Beyond the Basics

4 - Week Series

Deepen Your Practice. Build Confidence. Expand Your Foundation.

You’ve taken your first steps into yoga—now, let’s build upon that foundation. Intro to Yoga II: Beyond the Basics is designed for students who have completed our Intro to Yoga series or have some prior experience and want to refine their practice in a supportive, welcoming environment.

At 8 Limbs Yoga Centers, we recognize that yoga is an evolving practice, and this series will help you gain confidence in new poses, refine alignment, and explore deeper breathwork. Led by our experienced instructors, this 4-week series offers the structure of a progressive class while allowing space for personal exploration and growth.

What to Expect:

Each week, you'll build upon your existing knowledge, strengthening your practice and expanding your awareness of how yoga supports both body and mind.

  • Refinement of Foundational Poses – Deepen your understanding of key standing, seated, and reclined postures

  • Balance & Strength-Building – Explore balance poses and strength-focused postures with more confidence

  • Breath & Movement Integration – Learn to link breath with movement to create a sense of flow

  • Mindful Transitions – Improve stability and ease when moving between postures

  • Expanded Breathwork & Relaxation – Discover simple breath techniques and guided relaxation for stress relief

While the series follows a general outline, instructors tailor each session to the needs of their students, offering modifications, variations, and adjustments to support your unique practice.

By the end of this series, you’ll feel more confident stepping into a wider range of 8 Limbs Yoga Centers classes, whether you choose Hatha, Flow, or restorative practices.

Prerequisite: Completion of Intro to Yoga or prior yoga experience.

Taking the next step in your yoga journey is a powerful commitment to your well-being—we’re here to guide and support you every step of the way.

Upcoming Intro to Yoga II Series:

“8 Limbs yoga studio is always a welcoming place! I was a complete beginner my first visit and I felt comfortable to just immerse myself into the class from the get-go. The instructors are encouraging, welcoming, well versed in their practice.”

—Michelle S.

 FAQs

  • To each yoga class, bring with you a yoga mat, an open mind, and a water bottle. We have filtered water available but do not offer cups in an effort to reduce waste.

    Loaner mats are available, but we encourage personal mat usage as this is the most hygienic practice. All other yoga props needed for class are provided free of charge. Yoga mats and other props and clothing are available for sale at all three 8 Limbs Yoga Centers.

  • We prefer that students wear fitted clothing that enables your knee joints to be visible, and require that all students wear a top or shirt to class to support the learning environment in our studios. We specifically recommend: footless tights and a t-shirt, footless tights and an athletic top, or shorts and a t-shirt. Many students wear an outer layer like a long-sleeve t-shirt and socks for the first and last few minutes of class to keep warm and comfortable. Come prepared to practice with bare feet. The main thing is that you feel comfortable in the clothing!

  • There is no typical 8 Limbs class, but every class will challenge and inspire you. While every teacher has her or his own method, classes begin with the recitation of OM, warm-up stretches and an awareness of the breath (pranayama). Teachers lead the class through a series of postures (asanas), according to the class level. Asanas are usually presented with more- and less-challenging options so that everyone can be comfortable. Some classes use props like straps and cork blocks to help establish an asana. Class ends with several minutes of savasana, also called “corpse pose,” and the recitation of OM. Everyone leaves 8 Limbs classes feeling more alive, present, and healthy than when they came in.

  • Yoga is a restorative practice and can often help the body to recover. Be sure to tell your teacher at the start of class about your injury and she/he can be sure that you get the most benefit for your recovery. An injury can be a great learning experience. Make sure to take responsibility for your body and listen when it asks you to take a break or stop.