What's involved in learning this method of yoga practice?

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Synchronizing a relaxed nasal breathing technique with functional mobility and postural alignment. For a solid introduction to the principles of Ashtanga Yoga join our course.

1. ​Spinal & pelvic positioning

2. Horizontal planes - becoming a vertical column

3. The Trishtana - drishti, bandha, breath

4. Plank transition – shoulder & elbow awareness

5. Upward Facing Dog - front opening

6. Downward Facing Dog - neutrality and equanimity

7. Suryanamaskar A - flowing with the breath

8. Suryanamaskar B - moving with grace, engaging the mid-line

9. Foundation postures will be introduced steadily over 6 weeks 

10. Finishing sequence – cooling and settling the central nervous system

11. Padmasana - inward focus, complete circle back to the breath.