Intro to Ashtanga

Have you always wanted to dive in to the practice of Ashtanga Yoga but didn’t know where to start or if you were “good enough”?

This beginner friendly 90-minute workshop will teach you about the history and philosophy of Ashtanga Yoga really means, where it comes from and what it entails.

Join Hanna for a beginner friendly version of the Ashtanga Primary Series followed by a simple meditation and relaxation. Whether you’ve been practicing yoga for years or you’re fairly new to it, this workshop is perfect for you. Take out of it whatever serves you and leave the rest behind.

What is Ashtanga Yoga?

Ashtanga yoga (also called Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga), is a yoga style developed by Sri K. Pattabhi Jois and T. Krishnamacharya in the 20th century. Jois and Krishnamacharya claim it originated from a system of Hatha yoga described in the "Yoga Korunta" and ancient text around 5000 years ago. 

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Ashtanga yoga is a dynamic, flowing style that aims to connect movement and breath through a series of sequences. The method promotes the importance of daily practice of a set series of movements. Ashtanga yoga consists of six series or sequences, which the student progresses through at their own pace.