Ashtanga Mysore Yoga is the traditional way of learning the Ashtanga practice - one step at a time, with individualized instruction woven into a quiet and supportive group setting. You don’t need to know anything before you come. Teaching you is what we love - we have a clear, supportive method to help you build the practice from the ground up at a pace that feels right for you.

GOOD TO KNOW:
•Your first practice will last approximately 60mins, gradually increasing to more (or not if you don’t have the time), as agreeable and fitting in your schedule.
•Suitable for all levels including complete beginners and seasoned yoga practitioners.
•In case of any questions prior to your first class, just email Maxi at info@bhumiyoga.nl

PRACTICAL INFO:
•Arrive at the school anywhere between 6.50-8.30h
•Finish your practice (including savasana) by 9:30h
•Practice compassion towards yourself and others.

Today we start with a special practice 7.00-9.00h followed by an inspirational yoga talk 9.00-9.30h. And thereafter it's potluck times!

7.00-9.00h
We start with a guided gentle pranayama practice followed by a guided Chandra Krama (Moon practice).
Traditionally, there is no Mysore Yoga practice on Moondays. On Full Moon days, Maxi is teaching a version of the much loved Chandra Krama (Moon Sequence) - and today on the new moon, you get to enjoy this practice as well.

Chandra Krama, or the Moon Sequence, is an alternative therapeutic Vinyasa Krama sequence accessible to students of all traditions, whether young or old. It invites the release of unnecessary tension while fostering a deeper connection of body, soul and mind. The practice encourages the practitioner to accept and honour what is instead of wanting to be or go somewhere, fostering a deep sense of peace.

Chandra Krama emphasizes the hips, groin, lower spine and abdominals, which will feel positively awake after moving through this sequence. The practice takes pressure off the neck, shoulders and wrists and is beneficial as a regular alternative practice to the heat building of traditional Ashtanga.

Practicing Chandra Krama helps you to let go, of holding on to a plan, of attaching to what does not serve you and instead moves you towards taking joy in what is, on and off the mat. This awareness will also tickle into your Ashtanga Mysore practice and this practice is a beautiful alternative sequence for Mysore practitioners.

Chandra Krama begins as a gentle vinyasa flow, moving slowly deeper while bringing continuous awareness to the breath and inner sensations, relaxing and soothing the nervous system. This practice finishes with a series of nurturing restorative poses. You will leave the practice of Chandra Krama feeling deeply nourished in your physical, mental and energetic body.

Chandra Krama was developed by Matthew Sweeney. Maxi is one of the two teachers in the Netherlands authorized by Matthew to teach this practice.

All props you need are at the yoga school.

Maxi will talk about something relevant to yoga from 9.00-9.30h and from thereafter we enjoy a potluck.