Mysore is a city in India where Ashtanga yoga originated and Sri K. Pattabhi Jois founded the Ashtanga Yoga Research Institute. Mysore Style classes focus on establishing an individual practice. Start and duration of the practice can vary and they can be set by each practitioner individually. In our schedule you'll find a given time which functions as a time slot whithin which you should start and end your practice. Each class starts with an opening mantra, the teacher, however, does not give general instructions but corrects and assists students individually. If you still need help with the sequence of the asana, the teacher will guide you. If you want to work in an asana more deeply, the teacher can take you deeper and further slowly and with paying attention to your breath and the limitations of your body. 

Led Class Half Primary

In this class you will learn the asanas, their sequence as well as the vinyasas (the way you move into and out of the asanas with your breath) until Marichiasana or Navasana (the first half of the primary series. All breaths will be given. The teacher establishes the rhythm and pace of the class and the single asanas. Specific questions on certain asanas cannot be answered during class. This class is suitable for a beginning students without any major serious physical problems.  

Led Class Full Primary

In this class you will learn the sequence of the asanas and the vinyasas (the way you move into and out of the asanas with your breath) of the Primary Series. The number of breaths for each pose will be given in Sanskrit. In the asanas itself the breath will be counted. This requires a certain amout of knowledge of the sequence and a regular practice. Even if you do not practice the full primary you can attend and then simply watch what challenges lie ahead of you ;). 

The energy when practicing together with others helps you with your practice and gives to the chance to deepen what you have learned in class. It is more fun than practicing at home and the others will help to inspire you with their breath. The self-practice is considered an important pillar of the ashtanga yoga system - no matter if you only practice the standing sequence or the whole primary series. 

Everybody is welcome who can practice mysore style and knows the sequence of the asanas!