Ashtanga Yoga Workshop

October 13, 2024

The Yoga Shala offers monthly workshops designed to help students deepen their understanding and experience of Ashtanga Yoga. Each workshop provides an opportunity to explore key elements of the practice, refine techniques, and expand your knowledge in a supportive, hands-on environment. The Yoga Shala's Ashtanga focused workshops are led by Krista Shirley, a Level II Authorized Ashtanga Yoga Instructor and owner of The Yoga Shala. Whether you're new to Ashtanga or an experienced practitioner, our monthly workshops offer personalized guidance to enhance your practice and foster growth on and off the mat.
8:00 AM -10:00 AM
Mysore ​​
A personalized form of learning the Ashtanga Yoga system. Instruction is customized to where the student is regarding factors such as physical health, age, strength, flexibility, endurance and balance are taken into consideration.  In Mysore class, you will learn and practice the method of Ashtanga Yoga in a supportive environment. You’ll join other students learning to cultivate the skill of self-practice and grasp specific details of the Ashtanga System. ​
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Body Mechanics for Strength and Functional Mobility
Incorporating a combination of mobility exercises, core stabilization, yoga, rehabilitation, and functional training, each class will help you improve strength, mobility, coordination, stability, proprioception and balance. This is an eye opening session for dedicated Ashtanga Yoga students who desire greater body control, body awareness and who want to gain mastery over proprioception.
1:00-3:00 PM
Introduction to Second Series
The asanas of second series are comprised of backbends, powerful balancing postures, hip openers and deep twists that thoroughly cleanse the nervous system. In this session we will explore the second series syllabus of asanas. Students currently practicing second series and beyond will gain greater understanding of the form and purpose of these postures and take their practice to another level. Students still working through primary will find tremendous inspiration for what comes beyond primary series. All students are welcome. 

Full Day: $135
Single Workshop: $60
​Mysore: $25

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