Mysore Style Ashtanga Yoga

A new class, Saturdays from 4-6PM, beginning July 12^th at the Yoga Circle

The Mysore practice is the foundation of Ashtanga Yoga and cultivates a deepening awareness or presence.  Each student begins or continues building the sequence of postures known as the primary series (also known as Yoga Chikitsa) and, as proficiency develops, more postures are added, one by one, until the entire sequence is complete.  With time and practice the second series (also known as the Intermediate or Nadi Shodhana) is progressively added.  All levels of students practice together and the teachers help each student individually based on specific needs.  Some prior exposure to the sequence of postures is beneficial but not required.  Please join us in building the energy of group practice.

Joan and Eric have been teaching Ashtanga Yoga in California and Colorado over the last 8 years.  They travel regularly to Mysore India and the Ashtanga Yoga Research Institute to learn from their teachers Pattabhi Jois and Sharath Rangaswamy and have maintained a daily Mysore style practice for over a decade.  They are especially committed to teaching in this tradition as they feel it best serves the needs of the students in experiencing “Yoga!”.

  Ashtanga Yoga Workshop

with Joan Isbell and Eric Stauffer

This weekend workshop will explore the philosophical foundationsand practical applications for a life-long practice.

Date:   August 1st, 2nd, and 3rd

Location:   The Yoga Circle

1805 11^th Avenue South

Birmingham, AL 35205

Come and experience an incredible weekend of yoga with Joan and Eric.  They have been practicing Ashtanga Yoga for 15 years and continue to make regular trips to Mysore, India, to study and practice with Pattabhi Jois and Sharath Rangaswamy.  They both have a gentle yet persistent style of encouraging students to nourish themselves through consistent practice.

Workshop Schedule

Friday, July 25    3-5PM	Introduction, Lecture and brief practice
Saturday, July 26   12-2PM	Guided ½ Primary Series including closing sequence.
Saturday, July 26   3-5PM	Philosophical aspects of the practice, Movement and Pranayama
Sunday, July 27   12-2:30PM	Guided Primary Series. Singing, Closing

Registration for the full workshop is $125

Attend Individual Workshop Sessions for $35 each