This course is the second part of our early morning beginners courses. It is also suitable for anyone who has graduated from one of Beginners Foundations and Beginners Immersion courses that would like to continue extending their practice in a supportive environment.

The course is also a good option for those who have practiced Ashtanga yoga in the past and would like to get back into it and needing a refresher.

In this course we continue to build on the poses and skills learnt in our beginners courses; with the intention that at the end of the course you will have a basic practice of your own that you can remember. After the course you can join our early morning Ashtanga Mysore program, as well as having confidence to jump into any other class on our timetable.

What is the Ashtanga Mysore Program?

A Mysore setting is a traditional way of practicing Ashtanga yoga that offers a highly personalised approach, with all the supportive group energy created in a conventional class.

Don’t be put off because you don’t know what it is or you’re yet to try it. While it can take a little to getting used to, once you are comfortable practicing Mysore you will never look back!

Let us tell you why.

The Mysore class is not led like a conventional ‘talk through’ yoga class. In a Mysore setting you’ll find students who are new to practicing yoga, moderately experienced students and those who have practiced many years all practising in quiet harmony together.

Because the teacher is freed from leading the group collectively, they are able to move around the room to correct, adjust and instruct each person individually. If you need a few minutes with your teacher to really grasp a posture or instruction they are able to focus on you one on one while other students continue on with their practice.

Progress is made when the teacher recognises a student is ready and the next posture is given. While we strive to honour the classical practice and linage we also seek ensure our students develop an anatomically precise and safe practice. At Yogahub our teachers will modify postures when appropriate for the student while maintaining the intention of the Ashtanga practice. In other words, if there is something you are unable to do, the teacher will give you an easier version.

After a short time of attending the Mysore class the teacher will come to know you and develop a good understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of your yoga practice. For you – practising in this way gives you space to focus. Cueing from posture to posture using the rhythm of your own breath, rather than the teacher’s voice, allows your attention to turn inwards and increases the opportunity to develop greater self-awareness – ultimately allowing you to become your own best teacher.

Reasons to love (and to try) Mysore

• The group dynamic provides a sense of community and support
• Mysore style is for everyone because it teaches yoga according to one’s individual capacity.
• It is the best method for developing a lifelong/safe yoga practice.
• The Mysore format offers more opportunity to have poor alignment and function corrected.
• You can progress at your own pace.
• The room is quiet offering more opportunity for deepening your relationship to yourself and using your practice as a moving meditation.
• Mysore practice helps you establish your own practice that you can take with you wherever you go.
• It is simply the best way to start the day. Establishing a daily yoga practice that’s nourishes you physically, emotionally and mentally each day before you tackle your daily responsibilities is good for you, and will benefit everyone in your world.