RATHDOWNE YOGA ROOM

A down-to-earth Iyengar yoga studio in the heart of North Carlton with a range of friendly, casual classes for all skill levels

ABOUT

Located in the heart of Carlton North, Rathdowne Yoga Room has been bringing Iyengar yoga to the community since 1987.With over 25 years of yoga teaching experience and as director of Rathdowne Yoga Room since 1997, Frank Alberti’s pragmatic approach to Iyengar yoga is accessible and down-to-earth. Class sizes are small and friendly, ensuring individual attention is provided, and asanas (poses) are taught with the aid of props and equipment to ensure students practise safely and within their own range of ability.Iyengar style yoga emphasises balanced body alignment, strength and flexibility, leading to improved stamina and concentration. The Iyengar approach allows people of all ages, levels of health and fitness to enjoy the benefits of yoga practice, including the ability to face the physical, mental and emotional challenges of contemporary life with strength, vitality, mobility, thoughtfulness and equanimity. Current students range in age from 20 to 80 years old! Find out moreRathdowne Yoga Room is fully equipped with yoga mats, belts, blankets, blocks and bolsters as well as a wall of ropes to practice inversions and other hanging poses. Students are also welcome to bring their own mats.We’d love to hear from you. For more information contact us via email/phone.

2025 SUMMER SCHEDULE

11/Jan (Sat) 10:00am - 11:30am (Intro/Level 1)
13/Jan (Mon) 6:00pm - 8:00pm (Level 2)
14/Jan (Tue) 10:00am - 11:30am (Level 1)
15/Jan (Wed) 10:00am - 11:30am (Intro/Level 1)
15/Jan (Wed) 6:00pm - 7:30pm (Intro/Level 1)
16/Jan (Thu) 6:00pm - 8:00pm (Level 2)
18/Jan (Sat) 10:00am - 11:30am Intro/Level 1
20/Jan (Mon) 6:00pm - 8:00pm (Level 2)
21/Jan (Tue) 10:00am - 11:30am (Level 1)
22Jan (Wed) 10:00am - 11:30am (Intro/Level 1)
22/Jan (Wed) 6:00pm - 7:30pm (Intro/Level 1)
23/Jan (Thu) 6:00pm - 8:00pm (Level 2)
25/Jan (Sat) 10:00am - 11:30am Intro/Level 1

OPENING HOURS

Classes can be attended in-person or via-zoomMonday: 6:00pm-8:00pm (Level 2)
Tuesday: 10:00am-11:30am (Level 1)
Wednesday: 10:00am-11:30am / 6:00pm-7:30pm (Intro/Level 1)
Thursday: 6:00pm-8:00pm (Level 2)
Friday: 9:30am-11:00am (Level 1)
Saturday: 10:00am-12:00pm (Intro/Level 1)

Guidelines for in-person classes:1. Please pre-book the class by texting Frank on 0413 265 814
2. Students to bring their own mat, belt, towel, water bottle and block (optional)

COST

Class: $26 (regular) / $23 (concession)
10 x Classes: $240 (regular) / $210 (concession)
Concession rates apply to full-time students, health concession card holders & unemployed

ZOOM CLASSES

If you would like to attend Yoga classes via Zoom, you will need to:1. Register your interest by texting Frank on 0413 265 814
2. You'll receive a Zoom Meeting-ID and password
3. Five mins prior to the class time, open the Zoom website/app
4. Click on "Join a meeting"
5. Enter the Zoom Meeting-ID and password
Cost: $15 per class

PRIVATE CLASSES

Private sessions for individual/partner/family-groups/friendship-groups will be available in the studio or via zoom
Cost (one hour class): $100 (in-person) / $70 (via-zoom)
By appointment only. Contact Frank on 0413 265 814

PAYMENT

BSB: 063-228
Account: 10070651
Payment can be made via EFT only (Credit card facility NOT available)

TERMS (2025)

Term 1
28/Jan (TUE) - 05/Apr (SAT)

Term 2
14/Apr (MON) - 05/Jul (SAT)

Term 3
14/Jul (MON) - 25/Sep (THU)

Term 4
06/Oct (MON) - 13/Dec (SAT)

The end of each term coincides with school holidays; hence there won't be any classes during that period and on public holidays

WORKSHOPS

January 2025
06/Jan (MON) - 10/Jan (FRI)
9.30am - 12.30pm
Cost $275

Easter 2025
18/Apr (FRI) - 21/Apr (MON)
9.30am - 12.30pm
Cost $240

January 2026
05/Jan (MON) - 09/Jan (FRI)
9.30am - 12.30pm
Cost $300

STUDENTS

I discovered Rathdowne Yoga Room as a uni student in 2000 and became passionate about Iyengar. Ever since I have gone out of my way to attend Frank’s classes. Due to Frank’s superlative awareness and knowledge of the body my yoga practice has advanced considerably and I’ve even converted my parents to Iyengar!
Sarah

I started as a newbie in 2008 and haven't stopped since (despite moving to a farther suburb). Frank's teaching style is very practical; he uses musculoskeletal diagrams & dummies to explain the cause and effects of the asanas. Though spiritual aspects of Yoga are not taught here, you'll eventually learn how to use awareness/consciousness on demand (a fundamental step for learning meditation).
Harmik

I have been practising yoga on and off for the last 20 years, and came to the Rathdowne Yoga Room about 2 years ago, after my last yoga instructor gave up teaching. From the start, I have appreciated the small class sizes and the individual attention that Frank provides to all students - something that is not practical at many yoga schools. I feel that this personal approach to teaching has enabled my yoga to improve more in the last couple of years, than in all of my previous experience.
David