Civic holiday: We will be closed for lunch and evening classes on Monday, August 2. Morning Mysore will start at the normal time but will end later, at 9:30am.
Summer special: Our $75+hst summer special allows 30 days of unlimited attendance to any drop-in classes (one class per day.) All passes expire on Sunday, Sept 5. Please note some classes are subject to summer cancellations, please check our August timetable before making a purchase.
*********************************************************************** David Robson: Our full weekend workshop with authorised Toronto teacher David Robson on September 17, 18 and 19 is now available for registration. David's dynamic teachings were a huge hit during his last visit, his classes are serious fun! Please check our workshops page for more details of timings and prices. ***********************************************************************
Morning Mysore: Our morning Mysore programme is currently full and we will not be able to take any further registrations until September.
Mysore Moon Days: Monday August 9 (New Moon), Tuesday August 24 (Full Moon).
*Sunday Astanga 3 is half primary+half second series first Sunday each month
DROP-IN or PRE-BOOK? Morning Mysore All morning Mysore classes MUST be pre-booked, except for out-of-town practitioners who should email astangaottawa@yahoo.ca or contact us on 613 722 6860. Drop-in classes Any drop-in class means there's no need to book, just show up! CLASS LEVELS: Intro course: Fundamentals of Astanga, including standing postures with breath, bandhas and dristi as well as yoga history and
philosophy. Mixed level: Appropriate for all levels. Standing, seated and finishing postures, dependent on the students in the class. Astanga 1: Beginners welcome. Standing, seated and finishing postures, with a focus on the fundamentals, including proper alignment and breath. Astanga 1-2: A more vigorous class with a half-primary series flow, modifications offered. Experience in 10 Astanga 1 classes recommended. Astanga 2: Half-primary series flow plus postures from the second half of primary series, experience in 10 Astanga 1 classes recommended. Astanga 3: Full Primary Series postures in a continuous flow, this is a strong class and is NOT for beginners or for those new to Astanga Vinyasa practice. Mysore:
The best way to practice! Learn the sequence with hands-on adjustments from your teacher. Beginners welcome, but try to attend at least three Astanga 1
classes first.