Ashtanga Foundations Course for Beginners
About the Class
- Class Level: Beginner
- Age Requirement: 17 to 60 years
- Average Class Size: 8
What You'll Learn
The Ashtanga Yoga Foundation Course aims to familiarise new students with the foundational postures of the Primary Series also known as Yoga Chikitsa. Students will be taught:
1/Brief history of the practice;
2/Key principles of Ashtanga Yoga;
3/Standing and seated postures (until Janu Sirsasana), Backbend (Wheel) and Shoulder stand (modifications may be introduced depending on individual’s experience)
4/Breathing
Course Structure:
This six-session course runs across two weekends (Friday to Sunday).
Session 1 (1.5 hours) – Sat 24/4, 2pm – 3.30pm
Brief history of Ashtanga
(Difference between led and Mysore? What do all the vinyasa and power classes have in common? What does Pantanjali have to do with Ashtanga?)
Tristhana (Breath, Asana and Dristhi) The tripod to Ashtanga
Asana focus. Guided followed by self-practice of Sun Salutations (Surya Namaskaras)
Q&A
Session 2 (1.5 hours) – Sun 25/4, 9am – 10.30am
Recap
Mysore style Sun Salutations
Asana Focus – Padangusthasana to Parshvotanasana
Breathing
Q&A
Session 3 (1.5 hours) – Sat 1/5, 2pm – 3.30pm
Recap
Mysore style: Sun Salutations to Parsvotanasana
Asana Focus: Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana to Purvotanasana + Breathing
Q&A
Session 4 (1.5 hours) – Sun 2/5, 10am – 11.30am
Ashtanga Led: Sun Salutations until Purvotanasana
Asana Focus: Ardha Baddha Padma Paschimatanasana to Janu Sirsasana
Breathing and Utplutihi
Q&A
Session 5 (1.5 hours) – Sat 8/5, 2pm – 3.30pm
Mysore style: Sun Salutations until Janu Sirsasana
Asana Focus: Urdhva Danurasana (Wheel), Sarvangasana (shoulder stand)
Breathing and Utplutithi
Q&A
Session 6 (1.5 hours) – Sun 9/5, 10am – 11.30am
Taking it altogether: Ashtanga Led
Q&A
Fee Includes
$250 (early bird)
$286 from 12 April
inclusive of six sessions and ONE complimentary Ashtanga Mysore class pass (to be used within two weeks of completion).
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Ashtanga Yoga is a traditional yoga practice that focuses on breath, dristhi (gazing point) and asanas (postures). Originating in Mysore, India the practice is passed down parampara in succession from teacher to student, one posture at a time, individually in a group class setting. Therefore, wherever you are in your yoga practice - whether you have practised yoga previously or whether you are an absolute newbie, you are learning at your own pace and in accordance with your own ability.
At Yoga in Common, Ashtanga Yoga is categorised under Classical style, taught in the tradition of Pattabhi Jois.
Through a patient and dedicated practice, you can achieve stillness of mind combined with strength and flexibility in the body.
The course is suitable for complete beginners to Ashtanga Yoga or even Yoga in general. Come with a curious mind, and a willingness to learn and look within. At the end of the course, students may join the Ashtanga Mysore classes to continue their learning.
Classes must be paid for in advance.
There is no refund, and cancellations must be made 6 hours before class commences or it will be forfeited.
A free trial class is provided with each package if you are a newcomer to YIC.
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Instructor
Ann started yoga because she wanted to be flexible and strong. But she soon discovered that the intangible benefits of yoga far outweighed the physical changes. Although Ann still leads a fast-paced corporate life, she finds that yoga has given her the balance and clarity to cope. Ann has dedicated herself to Ashtanga since 2014 and has practised with pioneer Ashtanga teachers such as Sawaswathi Jois, Nancy Gilgoff and David Swenson.
Guiding students to find that seed of consciousness in their practice is her mission as a teacher. Ann has been described as friendly, caring and warm. And she welcomes anyone and everyone to her class.
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