Guided Ashtanga Yoga | Level 1-2 - covered by Heather
17 September 2026 •
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Yoga Shala Canterbury, 207/8
Heather Erwood
I discovered yoga in my late teens, regularly attending Ashtanga Vinyasa and Hatha Yoga classes in London. Yoga has been my anchor through a demanding career and busy home life, helping me stay strong, flexible, and balanced. As I explored the wider philosophical and spiritual dimensions of the practice, I found grounding and resilience to everyday stress. Pranayama and meditation gave me energy and mental clarity, and as my children grew older, I chose to deepen my journey by training to teach, so I could share this transformative practice with others.
Since 2010, I’ve been teaching Ashtanga Vinyasa, Hatha, and Yin Yoga, as well as Pranayama breathwork and meditation in group classes, workshops, and intensives. I’m committed to lifelong learning, and have undertaken over 1600 hours of various trainings, continually growing under the guidance of inspiring teachers, in particular Lucy Crawford, and sharing what I learn with my students.
My approach is inclusive, supportive and creative with the aim of encouraging my students to connect with yoga in a way that feels personal and meaningful.
Description
Level:
Level 1-2 Strong (not suitable for complete beginners)
Structure:
This class mainly focuses on Surya Namaskar A & B, the standing poses, backbends, and the final three poses of the Ashtanga Vinyasa sequence, with occasional emphasis on specific aspects of the practice, such as breathing, jump-back, jump forward, jump-through, inversions, and more.
If you're starting to build your Ashtanga Yoga practice in a Mysore class, this guided class is perfect for helping you memorise the sequence while experiencing the energy of practising with others.
For regular Ashtanga practitioners, this class offers a great opportunity to establish a consistent daily practice, even if it's shorter than your usual routine.
Level 1-2 Strong (not suitable for complete beginners)
Structure:
This class mainly focuses on Surya Namaskar A & B, the standing poses, backbends, and the final three poses of the Ashtanga Vinyasa sequence, with occasional emphasis on specific aspects of the practice, such as breathing, jump-back, jump forward, jump-through, inversions, and more.
If you're starting to build your Ashtanga Yoga practice in a Mysore class, this guided class is perfect for helping you memorise the sequence while experiencing the energy of practising with others.
For regular Ashtanga practitioners, this class offers a great opportunity to establish a consistent daily practice, even if it's shorter than your usual routine.