Ashtanga Yoga Self-Practice

Join the quiet and focused Ashtanga Yoga Self-Practice class at The Shala Yoga Centre in West Norwood/West Dulwich, South London. This class offers a unique experience where yoga becomes a moving meditation, connecting the mind, body, and soul through the breath.

Suitable for those with adequate knowledge of the standing postures of the Ashtanga sequence and experience practising in a self-practice class, this class allows students to lead themselves at their own pace, working with the memorised sequence of postures and (ujjayi) breathing.

The class begins with a chant and includes individual guidance, adjustments, and one-to-one tuition from the teacher. As you progress, new postures from the Ashtanga system will be explored and added, while modifications and adaptations may be made based on individual circumstances.

Through this self-practice approach, you can experience benefits on multiple levels, including increased energy, strengthened immune system, improved body tone, weight loss, detoxification, flexibility, strength, and balance. It is also a practice that brings serenity, quietness, and focus, enhancing a meditative state.

The class is taught in a comfortable high-heat environment, maintaining a temperature of around 23-25ºC for safe flexibility and gentle detoxification. Join this class at The Shala Yoga Centre to cultivate your yoga habit and deepen your understanding of the practice.