Ashtanga Yoga half-primary series led or modified class every Monday going through the fundamentals & essential elements entering into the first half of the primary series.

The class will begin with the Surya Namaskar A & B (Sun salutations), followed by a set of fundamental standing postures. We will go through all seated postures and inversion poses in the finishing sequence. We will aim to end the class with a quick Savasana, as a means of relaxing and integrating the body & mind fully conscious for total relaxation.

This is not suitable for complete beginners, however those new to the style are welcome to start at anytime. This is a sanskrit counted led class with each poses called by its sanskrit names. There will a modified variation for each poses for beginners flexibility, with a goal to execute the full pose when more strength and advance flexibility is achieved. Guide sheet will be provided to assist self practice at home for those coming in consistently for a weekly in-person practice.

The Ashtanga sequence works every part of the body, building strength, flexibility and balance as well as cardiovascular strength. It requires focus and creates rhythm to our breath and movement which gives space to check-in with the body and mind.

Bring your yoga mat, (2 yoga blocks & a yoga strap to help with flexibility, if you have but not necessary). Lastly drink lots of water before coming to the class and it would be advisable not to eat in the hour running up to the practice.

If you are new to Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga or even new to Yoga in general, this is a perfect class to start with. It covers the essential elements of the practice; the breath, gaze, energy pathway and movement, firstly going through the step-by-step guide of sun salutations sequence A & B (Surya Namaskar A & B), introducing the fundamental standing postures and key seated postures entering the first series. It is a highly structured vinyasa method class that works through sanskrit counting in a set of yoga poses (or ‘asanas’) building familiarity and foundation of the practice. We'll conclude this short form practice and introduce few inversion poses as the finishing sequence.

It is recommended to follow up with another modified primary session then followed through with the half-primary class as many times until your breath is smooth all the way throughout the whole class. Each poses will be introduced with all its sanskrit names followed by its closest English translations. They will be demonstrated in a modified variation for beginners flexibility. Guide sheet will be provided for those showing consistent in-person practice to help guide a self practice at home.

The Ashtanga sequence works every part of the body, building strength, flexibility and balance as well as cardiovascular strength. It requires focus and creates rhythm to our breath and movement which gives space to check-in with the body and mind.

Bring your yoga mat, (2 yoga blocks & a yoga strap to help with flexibility, if you have but not necessary). Lastly drink lots of water before coming to the class and it would be advisable not to eat in the hour running up to the practice.