Students practise a set sequence of postures at their own pace, following their own breath, and adding more postures in the first series as the body opens whilst the teacher offers one-on-one insight and assistance to each student in a group setting. Practising in this way is called Mysore-style and is the traditional way to learn Ashtanga vinyasa yoga. The shala is also open to any style of yoga. Suitable for beginners and advanced practioners. This unique method of yoga practice allows for students of varying physical abilities to share space, creating a diverse community. The instructor can also lead some Surya warm-up sequence to begin with and some sequencing later on in the practice to get used to the Sanskrit counting. It is designed for students who want to build a regular personal practice and seeks hands-on adjustment or guidance from a qualified yoga instructor.

Suitable as well to any levels and other styles of yoga practitioners who are attempting any advance poses who would like some physical support or assistance from the yoga teacher present during the time of the Ashtanga self-practice from others.

Mats and other yoga props are available to use plus variety of yoga books for resources and self-study whilst you are on your mat during your session.

Exploring the principles of Ashtanga Yoga and learning the methods to apply all the foundations of this practice in a safe and supportive environment. In this class, students will learn the fundamental technique of synchronizing breath and movement (often referred to as vinyasa), applying cues of meditative gazing (dristhi), and engaging these internal energy locks (the bandhas). Students will be incorporating these elements as we cover the 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. We will be moving with the breath so that your practice will eventually turn into more of a moving meditation.

This fundamental class is a great way for beginners to establish a practice with a goal on improving mobility and flexibility.

No previous knowledge of the Ashtanga Yoga system is required to start the practice. This class is designed for students who are committed in building a strong foundation of yoga asanas, for those who are willing to consciously learn and memorise the whole standing postures, practice it consistently over a certain period before progressing to the first half series of the Ashtanga primary or Chikitsa

Class size is limited to allow for more individual attention.

“Feed the fire in your belly with this class that’s aimed at completing a full primary vinyasa counted led practice, which will begin with the warming up sequence of the Sun salutations A & B with optional chanting on the opening and closing mantra. Followed by the rest of the Ashtanga postures in the first series in an accessible and safe way. We will be flowing faster but 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. Familiarity to the Ashtanga yoga system is recommended or at least have attempted reaching all the way to Setu Bandhasana or Setu Bandha Sarvangasana (half-bridge pose). Advanced practitioners of other styles of yoga are also very welcome as this is a vinyasa counted led class.