Mysore is a town in India, was the home of Pattabhi Jois and his grandson R. Sharath Jois, and is the headquarters of the Ashtanga Yoga Research Institute. Mysore-style classes are characterized by individual practice within the group and are the ideal introduction to Ashtanga Yoga. This form of teaching ensures a tailored approach, with each participant receiving personal attention at their own pace – an approach we consider to be the most effective and safest way to introduce practitioners to the method. During these classes, the teacher does not give general instructions, but rather provides individual corrections and explains or discusses individual asanas and breathing techniques as needed.

Beginners do not need to be familiar with the entire Ashtanga sequence before their first class. We teach the asanas systematically, guiding you through them step by step and making it easier for you to memorize them as you progress. 

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!