Are you interested in yoga, but worried that you won’t understand what’s going on, how to move your body or even the cultural norms of a yoga studio? Or have you tried a class and thought, what the heck is adho mukha svanasana - or even AH-DO WHO now? This workshop was designed for you.

 

We will break down what you need to know to feel comfortable showing up for a studio flow class and beyond! Learn standard movements and sequences like Warrior poses and Sun Salutations - and how to use blocks and other props to make these poses work for your body. At the same time, learn to recognize a little Sanskrit, link breath and movement, and demystify the yoga experience. Come, join us for three one-hour long sessions to build the basics, connect with a community, and find your flow!

In this 4-week series, we will meet once a week to explore the Ashtanga Yoga asana method. Ashtanga is a traditional method of vinyasa that synchronizes movement & posture with the rhythm of the breath. It is a set sequence of poses intentionally organized to progress the student deeper into their body, mind, & inner self to achieve eventual total self transformation.

 

In this series, we will:

• Learn the history & lineage of Ashtanga into the present day

• Learn the opening & closing mantras

• Learn how to use bandhas & pranayama to strengthen your practice

• Practice the Ashtanga Yoga & Mysore (self practice) Method!

 

By the end of this series you will feel confident in any of our ashtanga classes, & be prepared to begin Mysore practice!