FORM (foundations of refined movement) is the new education home by Little Mandarin. We focus on alignment, intelligent strength, and clear teaching methods. Whether you are deepening your practice or stepping toward teaching, this is for you.

Next intake:
28 Sep to 26 Oct 2025 (Five Sundays)

Time: 4 PM to 6 PM

Teacher: Suellen Zhang

Investment: $330 (All 5 Sessions) or $72 (Drop-in One Session)

Location: Little Mandarin Blackburn

A small-group, alignment-first program that teaches precise movement and safe practice with close guidance and hands-on adjustments. We take time to explain how and why each action works, then give you longer practice blocks to lock in the skill.

Across five themed weeks, you will slow down to study key alignment points, feel clear tactile and verbal cues, and practise progressive sequences that build strength, mobility and confidence. Beginners build a solid foundation. Experienced practitioners refine their technique and learn how to practise safely at home.

Who this is for

• New to yoga and want safe, structured guidance

• Returning to practice after a break

• Experienced practitioners who want a reliable self‑practice at home

• Teachers‑in‑training who want stronger fundamentals

What you will learn

Five themes across five weeks. Each session layers technique, breath, and intelligent strength so you understand what to do and why it works.

• Week 1: Staying Grounded, Standing Postures
  Stable footwork, joint stacking, hip and spine alignment. Build balance from the ground up.

• Week 2: Folding and Wringing It Out, Forward Folds and Twists
  Protect the spine while creating length. Core support and safe rotational mechanics.

• Week 3: The Subtle Art of Balancing, Balancing Postures
  Focus, breath control, and micro‑adjustments for steady single‑leg and transition work.

• Week 4: Airing Out the Heart, Heart Openers
  Open the front body without compressing the lower back. Strengthen posterior chain support.

• Week 5: Building Strength Intelligently, Upper Body and Core
  Shoulder‑safe loading, breath‑effort integration, and core strategies that transfer to daily life.

Outcomes

• Confident alignment across key posture families

• Better mobility with joint integrity

• Practical strength in core and shoulders

• A safe home practice you can repeat and progress independently

Good to know

• Group size is limited for quality feedback

• If you miss a session, ask about make‑up options

• Please tell us about injuries, pregnancy, or health conditions before the course