Ashtanga vinyasa yoga

Look for * in the schedule for classes in English.

We offer the following Ashtanga vinyasa yoga based classes:

Ashtanga Intro (pre-registration required) 

For complete beginners. In the course of one intro course, which includes 3 75-minute classes, we introduce the basic techniques (ujjayi breath, vinyasa movement, etc.), sun salutation A ad B, plus a selection of standing and finishing postures. An intro course will give you a solid understanding and the best foundation for further practice in Ashtanga Guided and Ashtanga Mysore classes. Focus on technique.

Pre-registration required: click on log in in the menu above, create a profile and/or log in, then go to prices, and book/buy the intro course that you would like to attend. Your space is secured when we have received your payment.

When no intro courses are offered in English and you are completely new to the practice, please contact us at for advise on how and when to start. Most likely we can accommodate you in our Ashtanga Mysore classes (**).

Ashtanga Guided  

For all except complete beginners. Classes begin with breath work and we work carefully through the sun salutations. Afterwards there will be group instructions through standing, seated, and finishing postures as time allows.

We explore and like to challenge the Ashtanga vinyasa sequence of postures. The theme may be SLOW (detailed instruction on how to execute each posture), FLOW (rythm in breath and movement) or GROW (new postures, or well-known postures in new ways), depending on the teacher, group of students, and energy level of the day. We generally focus on building a deeper understanding of your yoga practice rather than the number of postures performed.

Ashtanga Guided and Ashtanga Mysore classes complement each other, and we recommend that you join both - and thereby learn to practice independently. With time and practice Mysore classes may completely replace your guided classes.

Ashtanga Mysore  

For all except complete beginners (unless agreed cf. **). In Ashtanga Mysore classes everybody practice at their own level following their breath. You get 1-on-1 instructions when needed to go further and deeper in your yoga practice. No group instructions; rather it is a 'private class' in a group setting. You need to learn the sequence of postures by heart but do not need to know everything in advance. We will build the sequence with you, i.e. introduce new postures from the primary and intermediate series when you are ready. We may also adjust the sequence to suit individual needs.

Since there is no group instruction in the Mysore classes you can start your practice whenever you like within the time offered. You just need to make sure that you are finished then the class is over.

Have a look at our combined Ashtanga Guided / Mysore morning classes, too.

Ashtanga Mysore practice gives (over time) a deeper and more meditative practice than guided classes. The term "Mysore" is the name of the city in India, where the Ashtanga vinyasa yoga master Sri K. Pattabhi Jois taught until his death in May 2009 and where his grandson Sri R. Sharath continues his work. It is the traditional way to learn the practice, also for beginners.