Learn the fundamentals of the Ashtanga yoga practice in a safe and supportive environment. In this class, students will learn the basic technique of synchronizing breathing and movement (often referred to as vinyasa), meditative gazing (dristhi), and internal energy locks (bandha). Students will be incorporating these elements through the initial sequence of Sun Salutation A & B then moving to all of the standing postures with introduction to sanskrit counting.

Ashtanga yoga is a form of practice that cultivates and harnesses the healing power of synchronizing breath with movement. This fundamental class is a great way for beginners to establish a practice. No previous knowledge of the Ashtanga Yoga system is required to start the practice. This class is designed for students who are committed to build a strong foundation of this yoga system and eventually who are able to dedicate in attending at least two days a week over a long period of time. Class size is limited to allow for more individual attention.

A mix of traditional Sanskrit counted Primary Class and English counting whereby, the teacher calls out the names of the poses both in English & Sanskrit name, along with the counts, and the students move together, in sync with the counts and step-by-step instructions.

This is a led class which reinforces the proper vinyasa system – when to inhale and when to exhale as you enter in and out of each asana. Following the teacher’s pace and count instills discipline and helps build both mental and physical strength of students. Participants will be guided through the initial sequence of poses in a manner suitable for all ages and levels of physical fitness and will aim to cover half of the poses in the Primary Series.

Ashtanga yoga is a form of practice that cultivates and harnesses the healing power of synchronizing breath with movement. This class is a great way for beginners to establish a practice. No previous knowledge of the Ashtanga Yoga system is required to start the practice. Suitable for students who are committed to build a strong foundation of this yoga system and eventually who are able to dedicate a self practice over a long period of time.

Class size is limited to allow for more individual attention.

This is a full primary led class which will begin with the full five rounds of each Sun salutations A & B with optional chanting on the opening mantra. Followed by the rest of the Ashtanga postures in the first series in an accessible and safe way. On some days we will be exploring and applying some techniques in transitioning certain postures to refine and create a strong practice that you can apply on your self-practice without the presence of a teacher, it could be from chaturanga to Shirshasana/headstand. We will be flowing and moving with the breath so that the full practice will eventually turn into a moving or active meditation.

Students practice a sequence of postures at their own pace, while the teacher offers one-on-one insight and assistance to each student. Practicing in this way is called Mysore-style and any style of yoga can be adopted. This unique method of yoga practice allows for students of varying physical abilities to share space, creating a diverse community. It is designed for students who are able to commit to attending at least two days a week over a long period of time.

Class size is limited to allow for more individual attention.

The shala can open for self-practice from 8:30-10:30am every Monday and Tuesday then 5:30pm-7:30pm every Wednesday & Thursday, with assistance & adjustments being offered during the session.

The shala can be opened for practice on Sunday with advance arrangement. Please contact by emailing practice@syzygyyoga.co.uk for access to the shala.