Ashtanga Yoga
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We teach Ashtanga Yoga in the traditional style. Sometimes called Power Yoga, these classes are hot and flowing. Ashtanga is a challenging practice for those looking for a more athletic pace. Breath is synchronized with a progressive series of postures, and the result of the practice is improved circulation, a light and strong body, and a calm mind.
Ashtanga Yoga offers a challenging and graceful flow of yoga postures designed to bring the body, mind and spirit into perfect alignment and function. The practice combines breath and movement in a specialized sequence to create an intense internal heat and purifying sweat. While not an "advanced" practice, it is a more physical yoga style, and more challenging for some.
Heartsong is strongly influenced by the teachings of Beryl Bender Birch and "The Hard and the Soft Yoga Institute" and Nancy Gilgoff, in the lineage of Sri K. Pattabhi Jois. It is the choice for those who are looking for a hot practice strongly influenced by classical yoga philosophy, attention to breath, deep relaxation and meditation.
To learn more about Ashtanga Yoga and Pattabhi Jois Click here.
For more about Beryl Bender Birch Click here.
New students should start practice in our 6 week course to become familiar with Ashtanga Yoga. The drop in Astanga I classes also welcome new students, and these are a great second choice if you can not take the full course with your schedule. Continuing students of Astanga can also benefit from a Level I class, to slow down the pace, and focus on the details. On going students and new students who are fit and flexible choose the Level I/II classes. While not advanced, the full primary series is a strong practice and generates a lot of sweat! Sometimes we bring in "second series" postures in the I/II classes, with plenty of options and modifications for all to enjoy. Be prepared to stop and watch sometimes, if you are new!
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