Basic Information
1- Wear comfortable clothing
2- We don’t wear shoes in the Studio
3- You may want to bring a towel
and/or mat of your own. We have loaner mats available.
4- Arrive 10-15 minutes early
5- Drink water all day

Keep in mind...

Yoga is a tradition that has been practiced for over 2,000 years. One of the most important principles is that it is a personal practice. Don’t worry about what others are doing, listen to your body, go at your own pace, and enjoy the amazing benefits of learning the art of connecting your breath with the movement of your body. Have fun, smile and enjoy.

Mysore Classes:

Go to http://www.ashtanga.com/html/moondays.html for moon days

•  Ladies Holiday : Women should take 2-3 days of rest from practice during menstruation

•  How Often Should I Practice? It is best to practice 6 days per week, with exception of ladies holiday. However, this may not be possible for everyone. Practice as often as you can! Remember that your yoga practice should be continuous – daily yoga practice develops a strong, stable, healthy mind and body and serves as a foundation for deeper levels of concentration and personal growth.

•  Do Not Eat For Several Hours Before Practicing Yoga

•  Do Not Drink Water During Your Yoga Practice: Drinking water during practice hinders circulation, which in turn hinders your body's ability to release toxins from the blood. Instead, drink plenty of water before and after your practice.

•  Please come to class bathed, wearing clean clothes, and no perfume: Shaucha (cleanliness) is one of the eight limbs of yoga – it also calms restlessness and brightens the mind.

•  ** Mysore Style practice is done in total silence – please be respectful of this ancient method of practice and do not speak once you enter the shala. Once you enter simply lay down your mat and begin your practice. If you have questions stand at the front of your mat and your teacher will come to you. New poses will be given by the teacher through verbal cues and adjustments.

The Mysore program aims to preserve the traditional method of teaching Ashtanga yoga as taught by Sri K. Pattabhi Jois. This practice is meant to be taught one pose at a time so that a student may gradually master each asana before continuing further in the practice. Through this practice you will receive individual attention, work at your own pace, enjoy its meditative qualities, and gain appreciation for your own yoga practice which will develop over time. Instructors will help you with asanas by providing hands on adjustments as well as reminding you of sequencing if you forget. As you progress in the practice instructors will teach you new asanas to add to your ever growing yoga practice! In this way each student will work deeper into postures slowly enabling memorization of asana sequencing and allowing the body to gradually adapt to the asanas. This is the traditional method of learning yoga, to receive new poses one by one from teacher to student. The Mysore program is an empowering way to create and sustain your own practice – it helps you create a strong foundation both in mind and body – you learn self awareness, acceptance, humility, and dedication to your practice and your life!

If you are new to Ashtanga yoga or the Mysore method of teaching, we suggest you come observe a Mysore class to see how it works and speak to the instructor about getting started with your own personal Mysore practice. No need to call or make an appointment – simply come by whenever a Mysore class is scheduled.

In week one of the Mysore program students will learn Sun Salutation A and B followed by a modified finishing sequence.

During week two some of the standing postures are added to the practice

In week three students will begin learning the Primary Series – as each student is ready more asanas are given - one at a time.

Classes are in blocks of time so that students may begin their practice when it is convenient to their schedule. New students should allow 45 minutes for their first few weeks of class – as you learn more of the Primary Series you will need more time to complete your practice.