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Ashtanga Yoga Shala is a traditional yoga school unlike most modern yoga studios. Our emphasis is on developing an individual practice for each student. Ashtanga Yoga is not a one-size-fits-all system - every student has individual needs and capacities and a yoga practice is crafted accordingly. Without practice there is no benefit and no progress, therefore students are encouraged to practice daily if they can, but a minimum of 3 times a week is suggested. Mysore style classes are the traditional way to learn Ashtanga Yoga: the practice is introduced gradually over time as the capacity of the student allows. The shala instructor, Guy Donahaye, was certified to teach by Sri K Pattabhi Jois, the foremost expert on Ashtanga Yoga. Over a period of 18 years Guy made 12 extended trips to the Ashtanga Yoga Research Institute in Mysore (India) to study with Jois. The system we follow at the Shala is exactly the method we received from Guruji. |
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Class Prices
(prices in brackets are for students in full time education or
members on low income)
Monthly unlimited $225 ($180)
12 class card $175 ($140) (valid only during calendar month of purchase)
Weekly rate $75 ($60)
Drop in $20 (for students with a regular Ashtanga practice)
Mysore membership falls due at the beginning of each month. If you will
be absent for part of the month, please pay the weekly rate. Mysore
membership includes mat storage.
If you are a new student, your first month will start from the date of
payment and then will be pro-rated the following month to fall due on
the 1st of the month.
Extended Memberships
One year membership $2250 (no freezes)
Six month membership $1125 (no freezes)
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New to yoga or new to Ashtanga Yoga?
Ashtanga Yoga is a powerful system of Self-transformation which strengthens and heals body and mind. No matter if you are young or old, healthy, sick, stressed or in great shape Ashtanga Yoga has much to offer anyone.
Any one can practice this style yoga, all you need is an interest in evolving. Whether you want to become more flexible, learn to relax, develop stamina, heal yourself or are on a spiritual quest, this traditional yoga has a great deal to offer.
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Beginners
Beginners are encouraged to come and watch a class before you start (you can just turn up and watch any time there is a class). Students at the shala pay a monthly fee for classes, there are no drop ins except for students with an established practice. Students are encouraged to practice 5-6 times a week, but a minimum of 3 times a week practice is suggested. Your pace of learning will be determined by your comittment to practice, age, flexibilty and state of health. New memberships can be commenced at any time and will be pro-rated in the second month.
Free Intros
Sunday May 2, 10.45 am
Sunday May 30, 10.45 am
Sunday June 27, 10.45 am
no pre-registration required
Do not eat before practice!
Dress to sweat and bring warm clothes to cover up after practice.
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Mysore Style Classes
The traditional way of learning Ashtanga Yoga is called "Mysore Style". According to this method, each student has an individualized practice which is developed and overseen by the teacher. Postures are learned one by one, and as they are mastered, the student gradually builds up apersonal practice. This is the way yoga was taught by Sri K Pattabhi Jois in Mysore, South India which is why it has become known as "Mysore Style" teaching - its rather like receiving a private class in a group setting with all levels practicing at their own pace, but at the same time.
The beauty of Mysore Style is that you have a practice which is individually tailored to your needs, a routine you practice at your own speed in your own internal mental space. It has a very meditative quality and is adjusted according to age, state of health and flexibility. The instructors are available to help with the postures by means of hands-on adjustments and reminding you of the sequencing should you forget. In this way students are able to go deeper into the postures and are able to learn to do things they never thought possible.
A Mysore practice is developed slowly over days, weeks and years so that the student is able to memorize the sequencing and the body is gradually able to adapt to the postures. This is the traditional way of learning yoga, one on one from teacher to student - large group classes are mostly a modern western phenomenon.
We suggest that students who are new to Ashtanga Yoga or new to the Mysore Style approach to teaching should come and observe the way a class works and talk to the teacher about an appropriate time to get started. There is no need to make an appointment - just turn up whenever a Mysore class is scheduled. Daily practice is recommended, though in some cases three times a week may be sufficient.
Students buy monthly membership for these classes. There are no drop ins to Mysore classes except for students with an established daily practice of Ashtanga Yoga.
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