If you are wondering which yoga classes you can participate in, this is a description of the different levels and which poses you should be able to do with each class level:

Gentle – for those who need a slower paced class.

Beginners –Learn the fundamental poses, actions and terms used in Iyengar Yoga. For students new to yoga or new to Iyengar Yoga. The focus is on simple standing poses, seated poses, beginning forward extensions and simple twists. Students work vigorously but appropriately according to individual capacity. Modifications are shown when needed.

Advanced Beginners – Continued refinement and expansion of the Fundamental poses and Shoulder Stand is introduced.

Level 1 – minimum of 6 months of Beginner classes is a pre-requisite. Shoulder Stand and variations are consolidated.

Level 1-2 – minimum of 6 months of Level 1 classes is a pre-requisite. Simple back arches, 5 minute Shoulder Stand and variations are consolidated and Head Balance is introduced.

Level 2 – All standing poses are practiced, 10 minute Shoulder Stand, 5 minute Head Balance, Urdhva Dhanurasana (pushing up from floor) and Arm Balances.