Mysore Style Yoga | New!

Mysore self-practice is the traditional way of practising Ashtanga yoga. It offers a personalised approach in a group setting. You will be addressed individually, the teacher will know your practice, and the 'class' will be quiet – there's little talking and no music. 
The teacher will not lead the students through the sequence with generalised instructions or demonstrations. Instead, experienced students turn up and start their practice while complete novices are taught the sun salutations and then the first few postures of the standing sequence, the foundation of Ashtanga yoga. Over time, you will learn the postures of a dynamic set sequence based on the traditional method of Ashtanga. If there is a posture that is not accessible to you, the teacher will modify or add postures that will enable you to effectively progress through the sequence. You can drop into a mysore session at any time as long as you have time to finish you practice within the indicated timeslot on the schedule. For new practitioners, this could be 30 - 45 min, and for the more advanced up to 2 hours. 'Adjustments' are an important part of mysore self-practice. This is where the teacher uses her hands to guide your body into the posture to correct alignment. It is wonderful if you can come to ‘class’ at least three times a week to start enjoying the benefits of the practice, among which are increased fitness and a calmer mind. There are six series; many people progress from primary to second series or even third. A handful of people practice fourth series. Self-practice in silence allows for a more internal practice, a meditation in motion. It is a great way to start the day – and once it's done, you'll be ready to face anything.