Ashtanga Yoga is a practice for Everyone

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A certain body type or a background in physical activity is not needed to practise asanas. You can start your Yoga journey at any age or stage in life and we welcome any enthusiast who is willing to learn - beginners, anyone recovering from injuries as well as long term practitioners.   All the students practise together, in the same room, under the guidance of the same teacher.

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The purpose of Yoga is defeated if it is non-inclusive.

Self-practice is the ensuing goal

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The goal of an Ashtanga Yoga class is to cultivate self-practice. This is encouraged from day one. Self-practice helps with focus, discipline and connecting with your breath and body.

How this class is taught…

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Classes are taught in the Mysore style. Each student learns the asanas  at their own pace, following the rhythm of their breath. The teacher gives individual guidance as and when required. Eventually a student can develop a practice that is unique to oneself . The asanas are learnt in a particular sequence. A new asana is started only when the student can do the previous poses with sukham (comfort) and sthiram (steadiness). Since each asana or group of asanas have a specific effect that is counterbalanced by the previous asanas, this sequential process of learning Ashtanga Yoga ensures that injuries are avoided. It also allows the practitioner to memorize the asana and gradually develop strength, stamina, flexibility and focus. In Ashtanga Yoga, movement is always synchronized with the breath. This is called Vinyasa.  Deep breathing and Vinyasa are essential in the practice of Ashtanga Yoga. It is this deep breathing that calms the mind and helps in finding a focused and meditative state during the practice. Ashtanga Yoga uses a three-pronged approach called Tristhana constituting pranayama  (deep, regulated breathing), asana (yoga posture) and drishti (focussed gaze). Tristhana enables practitioners develop steadiness and awareness of mind and body.