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Advice from the yoga room
Coming back to a yoga class in the studio after such a long break, even if you’ve been joining classes online, can feel daunting for lots of different reasons.
Our Mysore style regulars really are all levels from beginners to long time practitioners, and I bet none of them thought, when they came to their first class, that they wouldn’t look back! I asked a few of them what they wish someone had told them before starting and here’s what they had to say…
Mysore Etiquette - Everything you need to know & more
For many people, stepping into a Mysore style Ashtanga class for the first time can be a daunting thought. But it really is one of the best ways to learn and practice yoga.
We've brought together everything you need to know about coming along to a Mysore style class - general etiquette, what to do, what to expect and frequently asked questions. We hope it’ll be a useful resource for you and give you the confidence to join us in class.
Ashtanga Short Class - On Demand video & cheat sheet
This Ashtanga short session is great if you're tight for time but also if you're relatively new to Ashtanga and looking to build up your practice. It'll help you become more familiar with the techniques and build your stamina for a longer practice.
The focus of this session is cultivating and sustaining a steady breath. Watch the video!
Quick fixes for Triang Mukha Ekapada Pashimottanasana
Triang Mukha Ekapada Pashimottanasana can be challenging, especially for students who are fairly new to class. It's common for this posture to present problems for the ankle and knee but these problems can easily be addressed with a few adjustments and a little know-how. Watch the video…
Do good to feel good - Nicole McMahon, ‘The Chai Sessions’
In this session I’m chatting with Nicole who teaches our Ashtanga Yoga Beginners Class and structured Six Week Introduction to Ashtanga Course here at the studio.
We chat about what brought Nicole to yoga, her experiences now as a teacher, respecting where we and others are, her charity work, her doing good to feel good philosophy and, of course, the JOY.
Pop the kettle on, get yourself comfy and come and join us...
Exploring Ardha Baddha Padmottanasana
Ardha Baddha Padmottanasana is one of those postures that many students struggle with. That's not really a great surprise because not only does it involve a half lotus, it also involves balancing on one leg too! Watch the video…
Understanding the Ashtanga Opening Chant
One of the ways we can show our respect for the traditional teachings and cultural origins of yoga is to explore the meaning of the verses we chant to begin our practice.
As a teacher my experience is that chanting in Sanskrit can definitely put some people off joining class. It’s unfamiliar and may even be intimidating and press buttons we didn’t know we had. But what I found really helpful was looking at the meaning behind the verses…