Mysore Yoga Style
What is Mysore Yoga style?
Mysore practice is a unique approach to learning Yoga. It is aimed at helping you build a regular, individualized routine of yoga practice, using a sequence of poses that is learned step by step.
Here’s how it works:
- Open time window: classes have a set time (6:30 AM to 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM) You can arrive at any point during this period.
- Practice Length: Your practice duration varies depending on how much of the sequence you know and your pace, usually lasting 40–90 minutes.
First day
On the first day of class, you’ll learn the Sun Salutations, to stretch and strengthen your whole body and invigorate your breath, a few standing postures to strengthen and stabilize your legs, back, and waist and meditative postures to focus your mind calm down, and steady your breath. You can expect your first class to last about 40 minutes.
REPETITION
In your second class, you’ll repeat what you learned on day one, and then, depending on your abilities you will learn the next few postures. If you have a yoga experience, you may learn several of the next postures. If you are new to yoga or have done some in the past but haven’t exercised in years, are recovering from an illness or injury, you will go more slowly and may learn some therapeutic poses to add into your routine.
INDIVUAL APPROACH
This methodology is based on indivual abilities. You will not do everything in one go, but learn to be proficient, to a certain degree, in each posture before moving on to the next.
Developing a personal and regular practice is the gateway to the transformation that Yoga brings.
WHY DO WE FAVOR MYSORE PRACTICE?
Because this learning process allows for introspection, curiosity, and determination; it is a time when we can look within and observe what is happening in our body and its impact on our emotions. Our mat becomes the mirror of who we are, we can neither hide nor pretend.
About Ashtanga Classes
Ahstanga Yoga Styles
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A led class is an essential complement to a regular Mysore practice. It reinforces the practice of vinyasa you learn in the Mysore class.
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You learn to build a solid foundation for the practice of Ashtanga Yoga. Appropriate for Ashtanga beginners.
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This class offers strength building practices followed by simple poses to enhance your Ashtanga Yoga routine.
Yoga will challenge your mind and body.
Additional Yoga Classes
Find the class that fits you.
Vinyasa
A movement-focused class based on simple yoga poses and their transitions. Breath and movement are linked to create a moving meditation
Child Yoga
The child yoga class is designed to enhance strength, flexibility and coordination. Classes are fun and may include games, animal sounds and creative pose names.
Restorative
Restorative yoga promotes deep relaxation by holding poses for extended periods with the support of props. This practice aims at physical, mental, and emotional relaxation without strain or pain.
YogiWalkie
The YogiWalkie is a fun, adaptable outdoor yoga walk that combines walking and yoga as a journey towards our inner self. It’s suitable for everyone and a mat is not needed.
Frequently asked questions
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What is a Mysore class?
Mysore Style is the traditional method of teaching Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga, as developed by Sri K. Pattabhi Jois. In a Mysore class, each individual practices at her/his own pace, following her/his breathing rhythm and personal abilities. This approach encourages gradual progress, promoting a sustainable practice over a lifetime.
Can beginners take a Mysore class?
Here are several reasons why Mysore Style Ashtanga Yoga is a great practice for beginners practitioners:
- Get one-on-one attention: In a Mysore style Ashtanga class, you’ll enjoy the benefits of personnalized instruction within a group setting.
- Develop a personal relationship with your teacher and become part of a supportive community.
- Develop a self-sufficient practice.
- Learn in a safe and progressive way.
- Flexible schedule
- Go deeper into your practice in silence.
What are the benefits of a Mysore class?
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