Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga

Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga, as taught by Sri K Pattabhi Jois, consists of a sequence of asanas (postures) that flow one after another, like a dance.  The practice is a moving meditation that purifies and strengthens the body, resulting in clarity, equanimity, and health. 

Classes are taught "Mysore style" (self-guided), where the room is silent and the teacher wanders, offering guidance and giving each student the next asana as s/he is ready for it or as "led" classes, where the teacher guides everyone together, verbally. The wonderful thing about Mysore style classes is students of widely varying abilities can practice alongside each other.

Ashtanga is traditionally practiced six mornings a week with Saturday and moon days (in honor of the new and full moon) off as well as a few days "ladies' holiday" for women during their menses.

To find out more about Sri K Pattabhi Jois and Ashtanga, I encourage you to explore the links on the resources page.

I teach both traditional Ashtanga Vinyasa and Ashtanga-inspired Vinyasa classes.