Ashtanga Yoga Free Intro Introduction workshop to the Ashtanga Mysore practice

In a Mysore Style class students do their own practice while being offered individual guidance to further deepen their experience and understanding. You work closely with your teacher to develop your practice and allow your personal process to unfold. How far you go in the sequence is particular to your body, and the pace is determined by your breathing pattern. You are required to memorise the sequence and, over time, postures are added according to your constitution, readiness and ability. So in a Mysore room we have all levels of practitioner practising together – a yoga teacher next to someone who is just beginning, or someone recovering from an injury and another who may be pregnant… This creates a deeply compassionate space where all bodies and abilities can be held, nourished and developed individually together. It is a personal practice done in a group setting. It is only by self-practice that we dive deeper into the system of Ashtanga Yoga. By learning to listen to, and move in synchronicity with our own breath, we refine our proprioceptive and interoceptive awareness. This brings about a fully embodied sense of being which is essential for healing and wholeness. It is a way of practising that creates independence for the student, and allows space to listen internally rather than following the voice of a teacher, or the pace of a group-class. Having our own practice is an invaluable gift that allows us to plant ourselves directly into the ground of our lived experience every morning as we step onto our yoga mat.

Walking into a Mysore room can feel intimidating, but this workshop is designed to make the transition smoother and more comfortable.
The workshop is designed for the absolute beginner, yogis transitioning from other styles and led classes, and more experienced practitioners looking to rebuild their practice after time away or recovery from an injury.

In this workshop you will learn foundational aspects of the practice, get familiarised with the asana sequence, get a taste of self paced practice and look into the necessary skills of concentration, breath and body awareness. After this you will be ready to join our regular mysore program

Foundational Elements of the Practice: Understanding the basics and core principles of the Mysore style of yoga, which provides a solid grounding for all practitioners.

Familiarization with the Asana Sequence: Learning the specific sequence of poses (asanas) that are practiced in the Mysore style, allowing participants to become comfortable with the flow and structure.

Experience of Self-Paced Practice: Introducing the concept of practicing at one’s own pace, which is a key feature of the Mysore style, fostering independence and self-guided growth.

Development of Essential Skills:
Concentration: Cultivating mental focus and presence during practice.
Breath Control: Learning to connect breath with movement, a fundamental aspect of yoga practice.
Body Awareness: Developing a heightened sense of awareness of one’s body, alignment, and movement.

Preparation for the Regular Mysore Program: Building confidence and readiness to join the ongoing Mysore classes, making the transition smoother for all participants.

1. Présentation of method, historic context, lineage (teachers), inner and external alignment techniques, specificities to the Mysore and guided classes
2. Practice : combination of guided and assisted self-paced practice + resting time with singing bowls
3. Q&A and tea

No prerequisite or experience in Yoga Mysore is needed. Come and try !