This is the traditional way that Ashtanga yoga is taught. Students practice in a group at their own pace with individualized instruction.

This class is suitable for all levels, from students with existing practices to those who have never practiced yoga.

If you are new, we will teach you the primary series of Ashtanga incrementally. During your first ever Mysore practice, you will be taught part of the sequence and your practice will likely take about 30 minutes. In each subsequent practice, more poses will be added.

The purpose of learning this way is both to sustainably and safely learn the logic of yoga and to cultivate a deep internal focus while practicing.

• No Music

• Heated to 70-75F

Students who have an existing practice but are new to our shala can drop-in anytime. Please email info@eastrockshala.com in advance.

If you are brand new to ashtanga and would like to learn, please email us at the email above to set a start date. Ashtanga is an individualized practice. To ensure each student has enough 1:1 instruction to begin practice with confidence, we have space for one new student each month in our Mysore program.

A challenging and invigorating class rooted in foundations of various styles of hatha yoga. Poses are linked with the breath in a rhythmic and intentional way to get you out of your head and immersed in the sensations of your body.

• Hot vinyasa is heated to 95F with infrared heat. Warm vinyasa is heated to 75F with infrared heat.

• Music

This class begins with a powerful emphasis on pranayama, or yogic breathwork. For the first 20-25 minutes we focus on breathing techniques that calm the nervous system and prepare the body for movement.

We follow pranayama with a gentle, flow-based practice designed to release tension, nurture the body, and restore balance.

• Heated to 70-80F with infrared heat

• Music

A slow-paced practice with a mix of pranayama, yin, and supported asana. Poses are held for 5-10 minutes. This class is practiced with a focus on slow, deep, and attentive breathing. This is a meditative practice to help you let go of rigidity, improve flexibility and circulation, and regulate the nervous system. We encourage practicing with eyes closed to turn the focus inward.

• Gently heated to 75F with infrared heat

• Music

Yin yoga is a slow, introspective practice to deeply stretch connective tissue and muscles. Poses are held for 3-7 minutes. 

We practice with eyes closed to turn the focus inwards to sensations and breath.

We encourage trying to practice blindfolded! We have some at the studio or you can bring your own.

• Gently heated to 75-80F with infrared heat

• Music

Anapanasati (breath-awareness) style meditation followed by a metta (loving-kindness) meditation. Brief instruction is provided followed by silent time to meditate together. Meditation is followed by time for Q&A and individualized guidance.

Open studio hours for current Mysore students for independent ashtanga practice. 6:30-8:30am Tuesday and Thursday except for Moon days.