Beginning Yoga

Beginning Ashtanga Yoga

"Ashtanga is based on ancient yoga teachings, but it was popularized and brought to the West by Pattabhi Jois (pronounced "pah-tah-bee joyce") in the 1970s. It's a rigorous style of yoga that follows a specific sequence of postures and is similar to vinyasa yoga, as each style links every movement to a breath. The difference is that ashtanga always performs the exact same poses in the exact same order. This is a hot, sweaty, physically demanding practice." (http://life.gaiam.com)

In this class you will learn the majority of the primary series of ashtanga yoga (this is a type of hatha yoga) preparing you to participate in a led class, or a mysore-type class. Along with alignment, we will teach you the background and philosophy of the practice. This type of yoga moves at a fast pace, gets your heart rate up and makes you sweat. The class is designed for people who are brand new to yoga and looking for a challenge, both physically and mentally.