ashtanga

Price

£76 All Levels course
£90 beginners one-month workshop

 

Bookings

Please email us with the dates you would like and send a cheque payable to the Sangam to secure your place. We will not hold places unless payment has been received.

 

Cancellations

The fee is non refundable but dates may be changed (within the same course only) via our online booking system if there is space. Cancellations need to be made within 24 hours of the start of the class. Please do not ring or email the centre for cancellations - we will not change class dates for you. More on cancellations...

 

Things to Consider

- Wear loose fitting clothes, you will perspire
- Avoid food for 2 hours before practice
- Please register on our site and give details of any relevant injuries/medical problems. Our system will then inform the teacher.
- Rest from ashtanga is recommended for women in the first 3 days of their cycle
- Bring your own mat or buy one at the centre
- Please arrive 5-10 minutes before the start of the class as we will begin promptly
- Please wait upstairs if a class is still in progress

 

ashtanga beginners workshop


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ashtanga all levels (8-week course) NEW!

NEW classes £76 (8 weeks) email us to book

9–10.30am Tuesdays
9.30–11am Thursdays
20.15–21.30pm Wednesdays

This is a led class which accommodates all levels of experience. The first part of the primary series will be taught in depth and the focus will be on technique and refining the postures. There will then be the opportunity for the teacher to work with students on an individual basis to adapt the practice to your level and needs.

Complete beginners and self practitioners are both welcome to the morning classes. The Wednesday evening class is geared towards those with little or no ashtanga experience.

Students can start at any point and need to book one class a week for eight weeks. If a class is cancelled it can be made up at one other all level class within the 8 week period. More on ashtanga vinyasa yoga...

 

ashtanga beginners one month workshop

This month long course is for those who are completely new to ashtanga yoga as well as those who need a refresher. This course introduces the sequential order of postures, breath control (ujjayi breath), and internal core strength (bandhas). Ashtanga vinyasa yoga in detail. This begins the process of self-practice where you learn to be receptive to your own level, speed and breath while being supervised by a teacher. In the end you create a personal practice within the form.

Our next workshops starts on the 27th of March.

 

ashtanga beginners workshop dates & times

Students attend two classes per week over four weeks on the following days

APRIL WORKSHOP

20.15–21.30 Tuesdays – 27 March, 3 April, 10 April, 17 April, 24 April
13.00–14.15 Saturdays – 31 March, Closed 7 March, 14 April, 21 April

MAY WORKSHOP

13.00–14.15 Saturdays – 28 April, Closed 5 May, 12 May, 19 May, Closed 26 May
20.15–21.30 Tuesdays – 1 May, 8 May, 15 May, 22 May, 29 May

 

ashtanga beginners workshop course details

During the first class we will establish the core strengths to guide you through your practice involving breath, movement and stillness as we explore the surya namaskaras (sun salutations), and padmasana (lotus posture).

The second week will carry you through the standing and some key closing postures allowing you to feel confident to partake in the self-practice beginners sessions. The dynamics of vinyasa will be explored with jump through's to sitting and standing.

The third week will begin further exploration of the finishing sequence. By providing strength-building exercises, you will feel confident entering postures such as urdhva dhanurasana (backbend) and salamba sarvangasana (shoulder stand).

The fourth week culminates with the full embodiment of the standing and closing sequences. A few of the postures from the middle section will be introduced, setting your body in motion for the rest to be revealed through your self-practice.