Yoga for Beginners

Starting yoga doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. A regular yoga practice begins with finding the right place to start.

Welcome!

If you’re new to yoga, or returning after some time away, you’re in the right place. At MegaGlow Yoga, beginner-friendly classes are designed to help you feel comfortable, supported, and confident as you learn the foundations at your own pace.

Meg Summers has been teaching yoga for over 25 years, guiding students of all ages, abilities, and experience levels. Her approach focuses on clear, accessible instruction, helping you understand your body, connect with your breath, and build a practice that feels sustainable.

Whether you prefer to learn in person or from home, there are simple, supportive options to help you begin.

Beginner Yoga with Meg Summers

If you’re new to yoga or returning after time away, there are two ways to begin with MegaGlow Yoga.

Begin Yoga Online

If you’d like to learn at your own pace, Begin Yoga is a guided online course that takes you step by step through the foundations of yoga.

Each class builds gently on the last, helping you develop confidence, understand the basics, and feel more comfortable in your body. You can pause, replay, and revisit the lessons whenever you need.

Join a Beginner-Friendly Class

If you’d rather learn in person, you’re welcome to join a Balance & Breathe class in the studio or online via Zoom.

These classes are beginner-friendly, with options offered throughout the practice so you can work at a level that feels right for you.

All classes at MegaGlow Yoga welcome different levels of experience, flexibility, and fitness. You’ll be encouraged to move at your own pace in a supportive, non-competitive environment.

Begin Yoga – A Guided Online Course

If you’d like to build confidence before joining an In Person, Zoom or online class, Begin Yoga is a guided online course designed for people who are new to yoga or returning after time away. Through seven gentle, step-by-step lessons, you’ll build confidence, learn the foundations, and develop a practice that feels comfortable and sustainable.
Learn at your own pace, revisit the lessons whenever you need, and enjoy having a clear path to follow from your very first class. With lifetime access, you can return whenever you need a refresher or simply want to rebuild your confidence and continue learning.

Balance & Breathe – In Person or via Zoom

If you’d like to join a weekly class, Balance & Breathe is designed to help you slow down, release tension, and support your nervous system without feeling overwhelmed. You’ll be guided through simple, mindful movements and breathing techniques to help you feel more balanced and at ease in your body.Although no previous yoga experience is needed for any of the classes on the timetable, this class is the most gentle. You can move at your own pace, take breaks when you need, and gradually build confidence over time.
If you’re looking for a gentle introduction to yoga in a welcoming environment, this class is a great place to start.

Yoga for Beginners requires you to be receptive to the little changes that happen and over time you will enjoy the wonderful benefits.

What is Yoga?

Yoga is an ancient system of movement that teaches meditation through cultivating awareness of the body and breath.

Beginning with simple postures and mindful breathing, the mind gradually settles, guiding you toward greater awareness and calm. As a beginner, it’s important to remember that yoga is a journey — there’s no expectation to do any of the movements perfectly from day one.

Yoga also supports core stability, flexibility, and strength. Each posture is taught with options, allowing you to move safely and gradually while improving alignment and body awareness over time.

Is this suitable if I’m a complete beginner?

Begin Yoga is designed specifically for complete beginners, guiding you step by step through seven easy-to-follow classes that introduce the foundations of yoga.

The Balance & Breathe class is also beginner-friendly, but it is not only for beginners. It is a gentle, supportive class where people with different levels of experience can practise together, with options offered throughout.

Why begin with a course or beginner-friendly class?

Whether you choose the online course or an in-person class, you’ll learn techniques that support you to move with greater awareness and confidence.

You’ll develop an understanding of how to adapt movements to suit your own body, helping you build a practice that feels safe, sustainable, and enjoyable.

This foundation can support you whether you choose to continue practising at home through the On-Demand Video Library, or join a regular small-group class.

How big are the in-person classes?

Class sizes are kept small, with a maximum of eight students in the studio and fourteen at outdoor sessions.

This allows me to offer individual guidance when it’s helpful, while also respecting your space if you prefer a more independent practice.

Do I need to be flexible?

No. You do not need to be flexible to begin yoga.

While yoga can help improve flexibility over time, the goal is not to force your body into a particular shape. The most important thing is learning to move in a way that feels safe and supportive for you.

Often, less stretch is more. Yoga is about awareness, not pushing yourself further than your body is ready for.

What if I have questions?

Although both options are designed to support you as you learn, questions are always welcome.

If something feels unclear, you can get in touch and I’ll help guide you in the right direction. Whether you need clarification about a movement, advice about where to start, or help choosing the option that suits you best, I’m happy to assist.