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Workshops


Beginners 4-week "Introduction to Ashtanga"

February: 8–9.30pm Thursdays 2, 9, 16, 23
March: 8–9.30pm Thursdays 1, 8, 15, 22
May: 8–9.30pm Thursdays 3, 10, 17, 24
June/July: 8–9.30pm Thursdays 28 June, 5, 12, 19 July
September: 8–9.30pm Thursdays 6, 13, 20, 27
October: 8–9.30pm Thursdays 4, 11, 18, 25
November: 8–9.30pm Thursdays 1, 8, 15, 22
Cost: £62

 

Our popular 4-week "Introduction to Ashtanga" course, is ideal for those looking for a more intensive and focused approach to starting ashtanga. The course accomodates those who are completely new to ashtanga yoga as well as those who need a refresher. This course firmly sets the foundation for the practice, introducing the sequential order of postures, breath control (ujjayi breath), and internal core strength (bandhas). This begins the process of self-practice where you learn to be receptive to your own level, speed and breath while being supervised by a teacher. In the end you create a personal practice within the form.


During the first week we will establish the core strengths to guide you through your practice involving breath, movement and stillness as we explore the surya namaskaras (sun salutations), and padmasana (lotus posture).

 

The second week will carry you through the standing and some key closing postures allowing you to feel confident to partake in the self-practice beginners sessions. The dynamics of vinyasa will be explored with jump through's to sitting and standing.

 

The third week will begin further exploration of the finishing sequence. By providing strength-building exercises, you will feel confident entering postures such as urdhva dhanurasana (backbend) and salamba sarvangasana (shoulder stand).

 

The fourth week culminates with the full embodiment of the standing and closing sequences. A few of the postures from the middle section will be introduced, setting your body in motion for the rest to be revealed through your self-practice.

 

See about ashtanga for more on the benefits of and background of the practice.


Booking & payment

Please book through our "schedule and booking" page. You'll need to create an account and then book in for all 4 sessions. If you have any problems then please email us.

If you are unable to make a particular date and you notify us before the course begins, we can transfer the class to another beginners class during the month. Once the course begins, classes are non-transferrable.

See ashtanga beginners for "things to note before your first class".

 

 

Beginners Ashtanga Intensive Weekend

Saturday & Sunday 21 & 22 April 2012
Saturday & Sundasy 9 & 10 June 2012
Saturday & Sunday 11 & 12 August 2012

Saturday & Sunday 22 & 23 September
2–4pm on both days
Cost: £48 (for both days)

The course accommodates those who are completely new to ashtanga yoga, as well as those who need a refresher. The course provides a detailed introduction to ashtanga yoga and its benefits, covering the sequential order of postures, breath control and core strength. It will also take in elements of meditation and relaxation.

It firmly sets the foundation for the practice, introducing the sequential order of postures, breath control (ujjayi breath), and internal core strength (bandhas). This begins the process of self-practice where you learn to be receptive to your own level, speed and breath while being supervised by a teacher. In the end you create a personal practice within the form.


Booking & payment
Please book through our "schedule and booking" page. You'll need to create an account and then book in for both sessions. If you have any problems then please email us.

See ashtanga beginners for "things to note before your first class".

 

 

Additional Workshops

New workshop 1 - forthcoming

 

New workshop 2 - forthcoming

 

New workshop 3 - forthcoming

 

New workshop 4 - forthcoming