Fundamental Asana Series in NYC

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Fundamental Asana Series at:

Ashtanga Yoga Shala, 295 E 8th St (corner Ave B), NYC, NY10009

 

see http://ashtangayogashala.net for details

 

Fundamentals I, II & III

The Fundamentals classes are designed to break down the Sun

Salutations and postures of the Primary Series in detail,

exploring proper alignment and breath for each pose. The 75 min

classes are taught in six week blocks, in two sessions. See

below for details of next course.

 

Fundamentals I - Standing Postures - $85 ($50 with Mysore

membership)

 

The Fundamental Asanas Series explores proper breathing and the

alignment of the standing poses in depth. Each week will

highlight a specific type of pose, such as forward bends, then

place it in the context of the Ashtanga sequence. Challenging

in its simplicity, this series is appropriate for both new and

continuing students. These poses help with hip opening and can be

good for all students with tight hips or hamstrings. Some familiarity

with vinyasa style Sun Salutations is recommended, either by attendance

at a beginners class, or through other yoga practice.

 

Next series starts:

 

Jan 8: Sundays, 6:15-7:30 pm

Feb 12: Sundays 12:45-2 pm

 

Fundamentals II - Seated Postures - $85 ($50 with Mysore

membership)

 

This series will continue in the format of the Fundamentals I

class, highlighting a pose and its counterpose each week,

building them into the sequence. The class will start with the

prayer and independent, mysore style practice of the standing

poses, then the featured poses will be explored in depth and

added to the sequence. Students will be required to know the sequence

of the standing poses well enough to practice this portion on their own,

either by completing the fundamentals class, or through self-practice.

Please pre-register. The class will start with the prayer and

independent, mysore style practice of the standing poses, then

the featured poses will be explored in depth and added to the sequence.

Students will be required to know the sequence of the standing poses

well enough to practice this portion on their own, either by

completing the fundamentals class, or through self-practice.

 

Next series:

 

Feb 18: Sat 10-11:15 am

 

Fundamentals III - Backbending & Inversions of the Finishing

Sequence (5 weeks, 90 min) - $85 ($50 with

Mysore membership)

 

Students will begin with an assisted Mysore style practice for

45 minutes (you may begin earlier if you have a longer

practice), after which several poses from the closing sequence

will be introduced, highlighting their benefits and breaking

them down for alignment and breathing clarity. These poses will

be added into the practice each week by the students until the sequence

is complete. Students should be able to self practice through

marichyasana C.

 

Next series starts:

 

Feb 19: Sun 11 am-12:30 pm