Yoga Hawaii

Yoga and somatic practices to nurture and open your body to be a galaxy for your heart.

Yoga TuneUp with Jamie Leigh Saturday, April 27th 9:45-11:45AM Matters of the heart can be tricky, but unlocking the tissue and bone structure around the heart doesn’t have to be. In this workshop we will focus on opening, releasing and mobilizing the sternum, ribcage and shoulder girdle. Using Yoga tune Up Therapy balls and Poses we will release the shoulder blades from the back muscles as well as open the space between the collar bones and first rib, while allowing the rib cage to lengthen. This Valentines season give yourself, and maybe someone else, the gift of greater ease in breath and in movement. You will walk, swim or surf away feeling AMAZING! Yoga Tune Up® is a head-to-toe health and fitness system combining Yoga, Calisthenics, Corrective Exercise and Body Therapy in a way that heals damaged muscle tissue, increases overall strength, and bolsters the immune system. Its restorative techniques create balance and flexibility in the body, while relieving painful injuries, improving coordination, and reducing stress. Yoga Tune Up® brings a practical yoga philosophy into the nuts and bolts of healthy movement, challenging the body from every conceivable angle until breakthroughs occur – literally changing the nature of the tissues in the area being addressed.

Experience awareness based therapeutics that help end suffering and illuminate the function of pain and bring awareness to areas in your life/practice that you are over efforting and inviting pain in. All are welcome to benefit from this workshop.

Sacred Sunday: This community Yoga celebration of the gift of Life is for all levels.

This 2 hour workshop is intended to offer students a comprehensive overview of the healing possible through breath work, meditation, and qigong movement. Qigong is the basis of kung fu and carries the intention of increasing health, vitality, and well being. Meditation is the foundation for higher of consciousness and the process by which we can release negative thoughts feelings and emotions that might otherwise go unacknowledged. Pranayama breathing techniques can augment this releasing experience and provide you with abundant energy and well being to improve your quality of life. Master of Acupuncture and Oriental medicine Justin Hays, LAc, has developed a unique blend of meditation with movement (qigong) and breath work. You are invited to explore this unique experience by attending our 2 hour workshop at Yoga Hawaii.

A special event this 3rd Friday in March! Partner Yoga & Thai Massage class with Lynda Sandora $15 each, or $20 for couples/pairs Whether you bring a friend, spouse or the love of your life, come and enjoy the added benefits of exploring Partner Yoga coupled with Thai Yoga Massage.Experience a fuller stretch, be mutually supportive and encourage each other with a deeper sense of relaxation as you work together in poses. This class is a relaxing outlet from our busy life-style. Friends use this to stay motivated and committed to a fitness program. Couples fortify trust, communication and intimacy.Others practice for health reasons or to spur profound spiritual growth. This will be our playground for experiencing various aspects of our selves. Can't find someone that will share in the experience? Don't despair! What a unique way to meet new friends.

Join Victoria to honor your mother, or any mother for an evening of relaxation, renewal and santosha! Thai Yoga Therapy is an ancient system of healing with roots from Yoga, Ayurveda and Buddhist spirituality. This unique form of healing brings together elements of Hatha Yoga, Acupressure, twisting, stretching, energy work and meditation to increase vitality, release tension and restore harmony and balance to the mind, body and spirit. This workshop will close with an hour of individual restorative yoga practice in which Victoira will guide you into a deep state of rest in supported poses on your own mat. This is a wonderful way to celebrate your love for your mother, or mothers in general, or to enjoy with a partner, best friend or family member. You are also welcome to attend solo and be paired with a new friend. Share your love through this beautiful healing modality.

Explore energetic spirals that interweave your weaknesses and strengths to bring about a new dimension of balance in your life. Discover a new, graceful flow in standing poses andinversions with back bends. This practice is intended for intermediate to advanced practitioners.

Curious about essential oils, aromatherapy, or the therapeutic potential of plants?Love the way they smell. but not sure how to use them? In this class Ayurvedic specialist Jennifer Caldwell will present practical and therapeutic benefits of a few potent essential oils and how to use them. · Learn about a brief history about the use of essential oils & how they are made · Discover which essential oils everyone should have & their practical everyday uses · Learn which oils to use to help heal burns, bites, scrapes & bruises · Find out which oils help boost your immune system & help you recover from illness faster · Discover which essential oils help relieve stress, anxiety & depression · Learn about practical ways to clean & freshen up your home Fee: $40 or $35 when you register at least 24hrs in advance.

March 16th, 5:30-7:30PM Do you remember the last time that you felt totally relaxed, nurtured and cared for? Or has it been a little too long since you received healing and kindness without any judgment for your body or your being? We will have a fun event scheduled sharing, socializing and learning about “Access Bars”, part of a modality called “Access Consciousness”. “The Bars” are 32 points on the head which, when gently touched, effortlessly and easily release anything that doesn’t allow you to receive. These points contain all the thoughts, ideas, beliefs, emotions, and considerations you have stored in any lifetime. This is an opportunity for you to let go of everything and start living life with a clean slate! You will get tools that you can use to change anything in your life that’s not working for you and, if you like, have a short sample session of the Bars. At the least you’ll leave feeling like you had a great massage.At the best your whole life can change – forever!!!

June 15th: TOTAL BODY INTEGRATION

Join Jamie Leigh for 2 more Yoga Tune Up Focused Yoga Practices to continue releasing your shoulders, discover how to unlock your hips and learn to harness your core to integrate the upper and lower body. May 25th: HIPS We will look at unlocking the hips by isolating and manipulating various muscles in and around the pelvis.The rubrics cube of the hips is easier to conquer than you think! Next one on June 15th: TOTAL BODY INTEGRATION Workshops taught by Jamie Leigh. Yoga Tune Up® is a head-to-toe health and fitness system combining Yoga, Calisthenics, Corrective Exercise and Body Therapy in a way that heals damaged muscle tissue, increases overall strength, and bolsters the immune system. Its restorative techniques create balance and flexibility in the body, while relieving painful injuries, improving coordination, and reducing stress. Yoga Tune Up® brings a practical yoga philosophy into the nuts and bolts of healthy movement, challenging the body from every conceivable angle until breakthroughs occur – literally changing the nature of the tissues in the area being addressed.

This is a all-levels yoga class designed to address the symptoms of stress such as insomnia, stiffness, irritability, burnout, compassion fatigue, chronic pain, monkey mind, and so much more. This class welcomes experienced and beginner students alike. Learn about yoga philosophy and lifestyle to manage daily stress. Posture sequences will be approached mindfully with emphasis on alignment, strength, and flexibility. Classes will end with restorative poses to rejuvenate body, mind, and spirit

Whether you are amateur or pro, surfer, runner, swimmer, biker or triathlete, you know the strains that your sport puts on your body, and the stress producing pressure you can put on your mind.You've heard over and over about the benefits of stretching for your body, but often neglect or speed through it. Yoga is more than just stretching; it's the perfect compliment to your sport regime.Not only will you stretch your full body and gain that elusive flexibility, but yoga will focus and calm your mind, teach you to keep cool in challenging situations and create a stronger mind-body connection. Kelly Slater, Eli Manning, LeBron James and Gabrielle Reece are some of the few of the professional athletes that make time for yoga in their busy lives.So come join former triathlete-turned-yoga teacher, Courtney Wexler's class to sweat, to be challenged physically & mentally, to laugh and most importantly to BREATHE.

This yoga inspired dance journey will begin with simple guided rhythmic movements to get your body moving to the beats, and evolve into a free form movement experience designed to connect you to the present moment and an authentic expression of your self. The experience will be guided by Yoga Hawaii teacher Kara Miller set to music provided live by DJ Jerome James! April 19th, 7-9PM $10 suggested min donation accepted at the door. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. This event is presented as part of the larger community event Kaimuki 3rd Friday from 6-9PM April 19th. We will also offer a Free Intro yoga class from 6-7pm as well as a SALE and Henna tattoos in our shop.

Yoga 101 This class is a perfect fit for the new yoga student wishing to start at the beginning, learning the foundations of yoga practice and philosophy. You'll learn correct breathing methods and many of the classic postures of yoga, as well as increase strength in the arms, legs and torso, improve balance and posture, gain strength and endurance, and generally increase your overall feeling of well-being. By the end of the eight weeks, you'll become comfortable in a wide range of postures (asanas) so that you feel prepared to enter any Level 1 or Open Level class at Yoga Hawaii. You may attend this class on a single drop-in basis.

Yoga 101 This class is a perfect fit for the new yoga student wishing to start at the beginning, learning the foundations of yoga practice and philosophy. You'll learn correct breathing methods and many of the classic postures of yoga, as well as increase strength in the arms, legs and torso, improve balance and posture, gain strength and endurance, and generally increase your overall feeling of well-being. By the end of the eight weeks, you'll become comfortable in a wide range of postures (asanas) so that you feel prepared to enter any Level 1 or Open Level class at Yoga Hawaii. You may attend this class on a single drop-in basis.

Yin Yoga Most yoga practiced in the West is Yang, strong, powerful, & focused on the muscles. Yin helps us to slow down & quietly go within. Yin postures are held between 3-5 minutes each in order to access the connective tissue (tendons, ligaments, & joints). This allows for a natural increase in flexibility & range of motion. Yin yoga is a great way to balance a strong powerful Yang practice, physically active lifestyle, & to increase flexibility while calming the mind. Also a great preparation for meditation.

Vinyasa Level 3 In this class for experienced practitioners or students who are young and physically fit, expect to sweat as you move quickly through challenging series of standing, balancing and core strengthening poses. This class will explore advanced variations of poses including arm balances, deep twists and inversions.

Vinyasa Level 2/3 Expect a vigorous flowing class with smooth transitions, core work, strengthening, standing and balancing poses that will challenge any practitioner.

Vinyasa Level 2-3 Expect a vigorous flowing class with smooth transitions, core work, strengthening, standing and balancing poses that will challenge any practitioner.

Vinyasa Level 2 Come ready to sweat in this fast moving flow class. Expect lots of sun salutations, flowing sequences of standing and balancing postures as well as some challenging variations. Class will end in a nice long savasana to restore your energy.

Vinyasa Level 2 Come ready to sweat in this fast moving flow class. Expect lots of sun salutations, flowing sequences of standing and balancing postures as well as some challenging variations. Class will end in a nice long savasana to restore your energy.

Bring more stability into your every day life and practice. Vinyasa flow combined with simple and challenging sequences to build strenght, flexibility and balance using the perfect medium, "your body", ending with a long restorative set. To accompany you and your breath, music by artist such as Ceu, Lal Meri, Karunesh, Madeleine Peyroux, Bach, Otis Redding, Radiohead and more... come and explore.

Vinyasa Level 1 Vinyasa means to move in union with breath, so this style of yoga is a flowing practice with shorter holds and creative sequencing. This class is open to practitioners of all levels.  Learn the proper form of the sun salutations and vinyasa sequence. Expect to refine standing and seated postures flowing at a moderate pace. This class is suitable for students of all levels; beginners can expect a little challenge and seasoned practitioners can refine the fundamentals.

Vinyasa Level 1 This class is open to practitioners of all levels.  Learn the proper form of the sun salutations and vinyasa sequence. Expect to refine standing and seated postures flowing at a moderate pace. This class is suitable for students of all levels; beginners can expect a little challenge and seasoned practitioners can refine the fundamentals.

Vinyasa Level 1 This class is open to practitioners of all levels. Learn the proper form of the sun salutations and vinyasa sequence. Expect to refine standing and seated postures flowing at a moderate pace. This class is suitable for students of all levels; beginners can expect a little challenge and seasoned practitioners can refine the fundamentals.

In this class we will work on opening, strenghthening and restoring, integrating practical and fun asanas into our practice that you can repeat in your every day life at home or anywhere to release tension and fatigue from the hips and shoulders. Together with simple breathing exercises, this slow yet invigorating flow, combined with long holds, allows us to deepen and explore, relaxing the entire body and mind and preparing us to face the week ahead calm and grounded.

This Vinyasa flow class will focus on opening your hips and shoulder joints to prepare you for a great week! For students of all levels. Try this class out for free as our gift to you on our 13th Anniversary.

Free Flow Fridays! Recondition the body and mind after a long work week: this class combines practical and fun asanas and variations to unplug and relax. We use props like the wall for you to feel safe and free to explore and deepen your practice and repair the wear and tear our bodies go through. Music by Ceu, Globe Sonic, the Dawn Seeker, Madeleine Peyroux, Lal Mari, John Mayer and more. The perfect way to glide into the weekend.

This class is open to practitioners of all levels. Expect a flowing class with modifications and variations of poses for all different levels. You will sweat, stretch, have fun, and relax at the end.

Expect a flowing class, with lots of vinyasas and poses of variying levles of difficulty. Standing, seated and supine poses will be introduced. The teacher will give options for different levles throughout the practice.

Vinyasa is a joining or linking mechanism, and this class features flowing sets of postures that can be modified based on your experience level. The instructor may introduce postures that show up in Ashtanga Primary or Second Series or from other styles of yoga entirely. The hallmark however, is that the postures will be linked through the use of the vinyasa.

DeRose Method (Swasthya Yoga) is a lifestyle proposal focusing on good quality of life, fulfilling human relationships, culture, good dietary habits and optimal health.Some of the tools used are breathing re-education, stress management,and body techniques to improve muscular tone and flexibility as well as other techniques utilized to achieve emotional relaxation and mental concentration. All of these tools ultimately aim to increase consciousness and self-awareness.

Sunday morning is a sacred time, a place that marks both the end of one week and the beginning of another. This class seeks to honor the in between, combining practices that promote reflection and awareness with practices that encourage action and strength. You can expect a class with a combination of challenging asana (postures), pranayama (breathing exercises) and meditation. This is a multi-level class for all practitioners. This class is on a sliding scale: pay what you can afford $5-$15.

Ayurveda, yoga's ancient 'sister science,' can help you understand how to care for your health during the transition from cool winter to heated summer. This informative class taught by Clinical Ayurvedic Specialist Jennifer Caldwell will give you the knowledge you need to move into spring smoothly and gracefully, and will include a closing yoga sequence led by Maya Siklai to help you cleanse your body from the inside out. Spring Cleanse Workshop: Prepare for Summer! with Ayurveda & Yoga Friday, March 29th 5:30-7:30PM with Jennifer Caldwell of Open Lotus Ayurveda & Maya Siklai, yoga teacher /owner of Yoga Hawaii Cost: $35 in advance, $40 at the door

Restorative yoga is a nurishing practice meant to stimulate your body's relaxation response to help you release stress and tension in the body and mind. This practice is open to students of absolutely all levels and is even suitable for those recovering from injury. Most of the postures will be reclining with the support of props such as bolsters and blocks accompanied by deep breathing exercises. On Sundays we also incorporate Yoga Nidra techniques. Literally translated as "yogic sleep", this technique is a mental exercise in which the teacher will guide you to think about or feel different sensations in the body leading to a state of deep yet conscious rest. This class will leave you feeling refreshed and calm. Many students say it feels like they have just gotten a full body massage when they walk out of the class! By moving the breath and prana throughout the body and allowing your muscles to relax and softly stretch you are giving yourself an internal massage! Come and enjoy deep peace.

Get ready...set...aaaaand RELAX! Let's face it. Life can be stressful and sometimes you just don't want to do too much at the end of a long day. Let us present Restorative Yoga. This no impact, no stress practice uses props and long holds in comfortable positions so your body and nervous system will get a chance to downshift into an exquisitely relaxed state. A delicious class that will have you walking away feeling warm and fuzzy and good all over!

Becoming pregnant is a joyous turning point in life. Many changes take place in your body, mind and life. These changes are sometimes accompanied by anxiety, and it's helpful and important to know what is happening in your body and with your growing baby. Asanas and breath help you to notice your feelings and stay centered and calm during this period of rapid change. Pregnancy yoga helps you to build muscles, maintain your circulation and learn deep breathing. Breathing is essential to a successful labor. Most importantly, you will be encouraged to appreciate this precious experience of being pregnant. No yoga experience is necessary, however this class is recommended after the first trimester and with your doctor's consent.

In this energetic, full spectrum class we discover how to embody the flow as we delve into challenging combinations, transitions and posture variations. Set to world beats music, this class will get you moving and sweating to a creative flow. This is an advanced level class, not recommended for beginners, those recovering from injury or with other health concerns.

Attuning to One's Own Inner Rhythms: Prana Flow Master Classes with Roberto Lim 9-11:30AM -Solar Sadhana of Arm Balances 3:30 - 6PM - Lunar Sadhana of Backbends In the Tantric worldview, the microcosm of our breath cycle mirrors the macrocosm of Earth's rhythms such as the sun cycle of the seasons, and the aim of our practice of living is to attune with our own inner rhythm. Explore your inner rhythm in these two Prana Flow master classes focusing on solar and lunar qualities. Classes are open to all levels and include chanting, pranayama and meditation. Prana Flow is an energetic, creative, full-spectrum approach to embodying the flow of yoga cultivated by Shiva Rea and the Global Vinyasa Collective of Teachers. Students of all levels are empowered to experience prana - the universal source of breath, life-energy and conscious intelligence - as the navigating source of yoga practice and vital living. Practioners learn classical and innovative approaches to vinyasa yoga and the state of flow drawn from Krishnamacharya's teachings, Tantra, Ayurveda, Bhakti, Somatics and Shiva's teaching experience from the last fifteen years.

Attuning to One's Own Inner Rhythms: Prana Flow Master Classes with Roberto Lim 9-11:30AM -Solar Sadhana of Arm Balances 3:30 - 6PM - Lunar Sadhana of Backbends Cost: $40 each, $70 for both In the Tantric worldview, the microcosm of our breath cycle mirrors the macrocosm of Earth's rhythms such as the sun cycle of the seasons, and the aim of our practice of living is to attune with our own inner rhythm. Explore your inner rhythm in these two Prana Flow master classes focusing on solar and lunar qualities. Classes are open to all levels and include chanting, pranayama and meditation. Prana Flow is an energetic, creative, full-spectrum approach to embodying the flow of yoga cultivated by Shiva Rea and the Global Vinyasa Collective of Teachers. Students of all levels are empowered to experience prana - the universal source of breath, life-energy and conscious intelligence - as the navigating source of yoga practice and vital living. Practioners learn classical and innovative approaches to vinyasa yoga and the state of flow drawn from Krishnamacharya's teachings, Tantra, Ayurveda, Bhakti, Somatics and Shiva's teaching experience from the last fifteen years.

Come in at your lunch break to stretch, sweat and restore.

For students who have already completed the iRest Introductory Series with Dr. Jill Peterson.Continue practicing and building on the yoga nidra and meditation techniques you learned in the Series. Home practice can be challenging and easily put aside; this weekly class will help you keep up a regular practice and give you the chance to learn new techniques and ask questions. This is a drop in class, but registration is encouraged since space is limited.

Hatha Level 2 All physical yoga is Hatha Yoga. Hatha literally means Sun/Moon; in this class we work to create balance between the sun and moon, right and left, male and female, rising and falling energies of our selves to bring our body, mind and heart into balance. This practice will combine longer holds to allow time to refine alignment as well as some mindful flowing sequences. This class is open to students who have completed a Yoga 101 sereis or have been practicing regularly for at least one year. You can expect more challenging variations of slanding, seated and balancing poses, including twists, binds, arm balances and inversions.

Hatha Level 1 / 2 This class will focus on basic asanas and variations with a focus on grounding and alignment. Good for any level, though not specifically geared to beginners.

Hatha Level 1 All physical yoga is Hatha Yoga. Hatha literally means Sun/Moon, so in this class we work to create balance between the sun and moon, right and left, male and female, rising and falling energies of our selves to bring our body, mind and heart into balance. This practice will combine longer holds to allow time to refine alignment as well as some mindful flowing sequences. This class is open to students of all levels and focuses on basic standing, steated and supine foundational poses.

Hatha Level 1 All physical yoga is Hatha Yoga. Hatha literally means Sun/Moon, so in this class we work to create balance between the sun and moon, right and left, male and female, rising and falling energies of our selves to bring our body, mind and heart into balance. This practice will combine longer holds to allow time to refine alignment as well as some mindful flowing sequences. This class is open to students of all levels and focuses on basic standing, seated and supine foundational poses.

Hatha Mixed Levels This class will focus on basic asanas and variations with a focus on grounding and alignment. Good for any level, though not specifically geared to absolute beginners.

Get Up & Flow This open levels practice combines elements of Ashtanga & Vinyasa flow practices. Designed to get your body moving and calm your mind so you are ready to face the day. Expect to sweat, do some core work and play with fun variations of beginning to intermediate poses in interesting sequences.

This class will include lots of gentle movements, with an emphasis on stretching and opening the body safely, improving alignment and creating healthy habits. This is a good class for anyone who needs to warm up gently, take it easy, who is recovering from injury, or who is new to yoga or indeed any physical exercise. No judgements here. You will enjoy exploring your body, mind and spirit in a supportive atmosphere.

Hot Buddhi Yoga is a yoga inspired class combining yoga asanas, dance and functional fitness exercises set to up beat music and performed in a warm room. Come shake it loose in Yoga Hawaii's first Buddhi Yoga class, Saturday March 30th, 4:30-5:45pm! From the instructor, Jess Abner: "Teaching Hot Buddhi Yoga is so very fulfilling.I've witnessedfirsthand the transformations of myself and others from this style of yoga, both physically and emotionally.The practice incorporates many movements, swirling and opening the hips which begins to awaken our Shakti energy.Over time, we find ourselves physically and mentally stronger,we begin to let go of our inhibitions and therefore move more fluidly, connecting the physical body with the rhythms of sound and our own internal fire."

Try out this Free Vinyasa flow class with Courtney Wexler. Expect a challenging flow with arm balances, inversions, and all that fun stuff all with Courtney's playful delivery. Thurs 3/21 7:45-9pm

Special one hour long Free Intro to yoga class - class is one hour because of the other fun events happening at the studio on Third Fridays Kaimuki from 6-9. Parking will be difficult because of tonight's event; please plan accordingly.

Offered monthly for the new student who wants to learn about yoga styles, philosophy and benefits. You’ll also learn yogic breathing techniques, fundamental postures, and experience a deep relaxation. Your instructor will be happy to answer any questions you have about yoga or our classes.

Dawn Yoga Join us for an invigorating early morning wake up call. Get your body warmed up and your mind focused for the work day ahead! This is an all levels class that will be a well rounded opening of every body part and end with a centering breathing/ meditation practice.

Come check out Yoga Hawaii's newest class Saturdays, 4:30-5:45pm! Buddhi Yoga is a yoga inspired class combining yoga asanas, dance and functional fitness exercises set to up beat music and performed in a warm room. This playful class will leave you feeling strong, energized and alive! From the instructor, Jess Abner: "Teaching Hot Buddhi Yoga is so very fulfilling.I've witnessed first hand the transformations of myself and others from this style of yoga, both physically and emotionally.The practice incorporates many movements, swirling and opening the hips which begins to awaken our Shakti energy.Over time, we find ourselves physically and mentally stronger,we begin to let go of our inhibitions and therefore move more fluidly, connecting the physical body with the rhythms of sound and our own internal fire." For more info check out Jess's website: http://www.rootsfitnesshawaii.com/

Buddhi Yoga is a yoga inspired class combining yoga asanas, dance and functional fitness exercises set to up beat music and performed in a warm room. This playful class will leave you feeling strong, energized and alive! Come shake it loose in Yoga Hawaii's first Buddhi Yoga class, Saturday March 30th, 4:30-5:45pm! From the instructor, Jess Abner: "Teaching Hot Buddhi Yoga is so very fulfilling.I've witnessed first hand the transformations of myself and others from this style of yoga, both physically and emotionally.The practice incorporates many movements, swirling and opening the hips which begins to awaken our Shakti energy.Over time, we find ourselves physically and mentally stronger,we begin to let go of our inhibitions and therefore move more fluidly, connecting the physical body with the rhythms of sound and our own internal fire." For more info check out Jess's website: http://www.rootsfitnesshawaii.com/

Join authorized Ashtanga teacher Govinda Kai for this week of special Mysore style practice Feb 7-14, 2013. Mysore style Ashtanga practice is a self-led, supervised practice of Ashtanga Primary series in which each practitioner starts and progresses individually according to their level of experience. Knowledge of Surya Namaskar A and B is recommended but not required. Beginners will be guided through the basics.

Join authorized Ashtanga teacher Govinda Kai for this week of special Mysore style practice Feb 7-14, 2013. Mysore style Ashtanga practice is a self-led, supervised practice of Ashtanga Primary series in which each practitioner starts and progresses individually according to their level of experience. Give yourself 1hour 15mins to practice anytime during Mysore practice. Knowledge of Surya Namaskar A and B is recommended but not required. Beginners will be guided through the basics.

Join authorized Ashtanga teacher Govinda Kai for this week of special Mysore style practice Feb 7-14, 2013. Mysore style Ashtanga practice is a self-led, supervised practice of Ashtanga Primary series in which each practitioner starts and progresses individually according to their level of experience. Give yourself 1hour 15mins to practice anytime during Mysore practice. Knowledge of Surya Namaskar A and B is recommended but not required. Beginners will be guided through the basics.

The led Ashtanga Primary series is a vigorous asana practice to build discipline and stamina. For Intermediate to Advanced practitioners. Beginner's to this style should try Ease into Ashtanga or Half Primary series to start.

In this practice class, you'll do the full Primary Series, building endurance and strength. Ease Into Ashtanga and Ashtanga Half Primary are highly recommended before entering this class (or by permission of the instructor).

Blending poses from the ashtanga yoga system with the creative sequencing of vinyasa flow, this dynamic class provides the opportunity to explore challenging variations and work more deeply in certain postures. Expect a challenging flow and more advanced variations of postures. This class is not recommended for beginners.

Blending the traditional postures of Ashtanga yoga method with the flowing creative vinyasa style practice, this practice will explore alignment and transitions for a healthy practice.

In this vigorous class, you will complete about half of the poses from Primary Series, at the teacher's discretion. This class is appropriate for yogis who are in good health though they might be new to Ashtanga yoga practice. Modifications will be given in consideration of individual ability, previous injury, etc. If you are totally new to yoga, we recommend our course Ease Into Ashtanga as a good introduction to this style.

This class is a perfect fit for the new yoga student wishing to start at the beginning learning the foundations of Ashtanga yoga practice and philosophy. Ashtanga Yoga is a vigorous style of yoga that requires an understanding of bandhas (internal locks), ujjayi breath (a breathing technique), the vinyasa sequence and drishtis (gaze points) to thoroughly enjoy the practice. This class will give you that understanding. Class material will vary each time. In addition, you will begin working with Surya Namaskara A and B (the sun salutations), the standing poses and the seated poses up to Navasana. When you feel ready, you can then move into Ashtanga Yoga Half or Full Primary classes.

Maybe you've heard about all the way yoga can benefit your health, but you've never tried it before and maybe you haven't even done much of any exercise in years.You're embarrassed to or intimidated to take class with the athletic 20 somethings you find in most yoga classes. This class is specifically designed for you! Our 50+ class is for the baby boomer generation who want and need to take control of their health. This class fulfills your need for low impact cardio workout while also addressing your mental and emotional health through breathing and concentration techniques. This class is accessible and beneficial to people who are 50+ years of age, especially those with little to no yoga experience or who are recovering from illness or injury.