Unley Yoga
Iyengar is the style of yoga taught at Unley Yoga.
It is a dynamic, physical & rejuvenating practice.
Suitable for everyone regardless of fitness, flexibility or age.
Caroline Murphy is a Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher
Consistent, regular practice of Iyengar Yoga will improve your physical health and sense of well being, it will help you feel calm, less stressed and help you cope with the ups and downs of your everyday life.
Iyengar Yoga is distinguished from other forms of yoga by careful attention to precision of alignment, the use of props (straps, blocks, bolsters) and specific sequencing and timing of asanas (poses) and pranayamas (breath work). Students are able to practice at their own level with no risk of injury.
Iyengar Yoga is an art, philosophy and science, and has well proven therapeutic value in relieving health problems.
Unley Yoga acknowledges the Kaurna people as the custodians of the lands and waters of the Adelaide region, on which we practice. We pay respect to elders both past and present.
We acknowledge and respect the Kaurna people’s cultural, spiritual, physical and emotional connection with their land, waters and community.
About Caroline
CAROLINE MURPHY Instructor
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Caroline started practicing yoga in 1987 and commenced teaching Iyengar Yoga in 1999. She teaches all ages and levels of students, regular classes, workshops and retreats. Unley Yoga was opened in August 2012.
Caroline is a certified Junior Intermediate level III Iyengar Yoga teacher and has completed 3 years of yoga therapy training with Stephanie Quirk. She continues her professional development with senior Iyengar Yoga teacher Pixie Lillas, Balmain School of Yoga NSW, and attends the Ramanda Iyengar Yoga Institute in Pune, India.
She has an extensive background as a Registered Nurse/Midwife working as a Community Child and Maternal Health Nurse and specialised skills in teaching yoga students with acute and ongoing health issues. Caroline is also experienced in teaching yoga for women during pregnancy and the postnatal period.
Her skills and professional approach acknowledges one’s limits, and where and when to extend and support a student to grow and develop in their practice of yoga.
Classes
Equipment
Please bring your own mat, belt, blocks and blankets if you have them.
INTRODUCTORY COURSE
Ideal for those who are new to yoga. Maybe you have learnt yoga in a gym and would like to learn about Iyengar yoga, or you are returning to yoga after a break.
- The Introductory course is taught at a pace for beginners
- Each week new poses are taught and those learnt in the previous week are repeated
- The 4 classes are held on consecutive weeks
- The classes will introduce you to the basics of Iyengar yoga so you will feel confident in attending the Level l classes
- Yoga improves your physical strength, balance and energy
LEVEL I
Suitable for students who have completed the Introductory Course, or have previous yoga experience.
- You don’t need to be strong and flexible, this develops from regular practice
- Asanas, poses, are held a bit longer helping you develop more strength, stability and flexibility
- Standing and sitting asanas
- Preparation towards inversions and backbends
- Restorative and basic pranayama (breath work)
LEVEL II
Suitable for students who have at least 12 months yoga experience.
- Wider variety of standing asanas
- Forward bends and twists
- Inversions (head and shoulder stand)
- Intermediate backbends and pranayama
- Students often attend 2 classes a week
PRIVATE CLASS
One off session or a set number of sessions.
Workshops & Retreats
WORKSHOPS
New Year Early Morning Workshop......Tuesday 13 - Thursday 15 January 2026
Start the new year feeling grounded, energised, and connected.
Our three-morning workshop is a wonderful way to ease back into your practice after the festive break — a time to stretch, strengthen and rediscover your rhythm with familiar faces.
Each session builds on the last, deepening your understanding and flow.
Perfect for anyone attending Level I or II classes.
Time: 7 – 9am
Cost:
$105 / concession $90 (all 3 mornings)
$35 / concession $30 (single session)
CONTACT CAROLINE to book in
RETREATS
Yearly retreats are held at a Port Elliot beach house, the Tara Hills Retreat Centre (Brukunga) and a Hayborough beach house. Due to their popularity they usually book out quickly.
CONTACT CAROLINE to add your name to the waiting list for an upcoming retreat
HAYBOROUGH: 24 – 26 October 2025 **FULLY BOOKED**
PORT ELLIOT: 18 – 22 March 2026 **FULLY BOOKED**
BALI: 11 – 17 September 2026 **FULLY BOOKED**
EVENTS
End of Year Yoga & Curry Fundraising Evening
TUESDAY 9 DECEMBER 2025
Yoga from 6 – 7.30pm, dinner afterwards
Our End of Year Yoga & Curry Night has become a wonderful Unley Yoga tradition!
We’ll move, stretch, breathe, and then share a bowl of my homemade vegetable curry together — all to support The School of St Jude in Tanzania.
Instead of a class fee, we simply ask for a donation to The School of St Jude, which provides free, high-quality education to more than 1,800 children from disadvantaged backgrounds in Tanzania.
The school is completely funded by the generosity of supporters around the world.
Pricing
Payment by cash, cheque or bank transfer
Introductory Course
- Payment confirms booking
- $70 with concession
24 Arthur St, Unley, SA 5061
0431 121 322 caroline@unleyyoga.com