Mondays 7:00-8:00pm
The intro class is designed for students with little or no yoga experience. This course introduces Ashtanga yoga in a slow, safe and comprehensive manner. The focus of the course is the development of a self practice. Students will learn the order and sequencing of the basic postures and how to focus on breath and movement. The series is progressive, layering one class on top of the next. At the end of the series, students will be prepared with the skills and knowledge to safely practice at home or attend any class at Woodley Park Yoga.
Space is limited.
Mysore Style
The term "Mysore style" refers to the way Ashtanga Yoga was taught by Pattabhi Jois and Sharath Jois in the city of Mysore, India. In a Mysore-style class, each student is taught individually. In other words, he or she is given a one-on-one lesson within a group setting. This method of teaching is appropriate for both experienced practitioners and those new to yoga. Students are encouraged to practice daily and make a monthly commitment in order to memorize the traditional sequence and develop a personal practice. Students may begin practicing any time after the posted start time provided they finish by the posted end time. New students attending Mysore should allow 30 to 45 minutes for practice. As strength and stamina build more of the sequence will be taught and one’s practice will gradually lengthen.
Guided Full Primary Class
In this 90-minute class, students will be guided through the entire Ashtanga primary series, including sun salutations, standing postures, seated postures, backbends, inversions and finishing postures. Because the class will be led in the traditional Sanskrit count with fewer verbal instructions than our other classes, it is best suited for students with some Ashtanga experience.
Guided Half Primary Class
Students are taken through the first half of the Ashtanga primary series as a group. This includes sun salutations, standing postures, some seated postures, backbends and finishing postures. Although all are welcome, the guided class is most appropriate for students with some yoga experience.
Guided Quarter Primary Class
A shorter slower paced class, students are taken through part of the Ashtanga primary series as a group. This includes sun salutations, standing postures, some seated postures, backbends and basic finishing postures. This class is appropriate for all levels.
Guided Beginner Class
A slower paced class covering the fundamental postures and techniques of Ashtanga Yoga, this course is recommended to those who are new to yoga or new to the Ashtanga yoga method.