Welcome to Ashtanga Yoga in Palo Alto


Ashtanga is a classical style of Hatha yoga which utilizes breath, movement, and posture as a means for meditation and personal growth. Our school offers traditional Self-Practice (Mysore Style), Counted Vinyasa (Led Style), and Technique classes. Beginners may join anytime.

Our instructors have years of experience working with a wide range of students from raw beginners to advanced levels. We cultivate a warm and friendly environment to help you develop a personal yoga practice. The school is directed by Adarsh Williams who is authorized to teach Ashtanga by his Guru Shri K Pattabhi Jois.

If you are completely new to yoga or Ashtanga, our Mysore program is a great way to start. The learning here will be progressive —the practice will be challenging, but not overwhelming.

Your first lesson will include the Sun Salutations (Surya Namaskar) which establish the basic form and flow of the greater series of postures. This first class will conclude with a brief finishing sequence and deep relaxation.

Over time, you will be exposed to more of the series of standing, seated, inverted, and back bending postures as well as yoga breathing (pranayama), energetic bonds (bandhas), and meditation (dhyana).

Typically, beginners receive the appropriate time and attention of the teacher to get started in a safe and intelligent way. Once you have established your practice, you will be left to practice with minimal teacher interruption. In this way you may investigate and discover the magic of Ashtanga on your own.

The traditional class format called "Mysore Style" offers many advantages:

                 • personalized guidance
                 • progressive learning
                 • teacher assisted adjustments

For class times and payments, please visit the schedule page.

 

 


Ashtanga Yoga Shala  |  3189 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA  |  ashtangapaloalto@gmail.com | (650) 215-3777