Class Descriptions

Intro to Ashtanga
Foundations of yoga philosophy, pranayama, basic postures and meditation.

Led- First Series
A led class comprised of the entire primary series of Ashtanga Yoga. Please make a one time visit to any Mysore class prior regularly attending this class. This gives us a chance to meet you properly. The led class is challenging in many ways and we want you to feel comfortable when practicing yoga.

Second Series
A led class comprised of the entire intermediate series of Ashtanga Yoga. PLEASE NOTE: INSTRUCTOR PERMISSION IS REQUIRED PRIOR TO ATTENDING THIS CLASS. If you are not sure if you should do this class then please ask or come observe at the start of class.

Mysore
The original Solitary Practitioner style. Self-paced and independent practice with instructor providing hands-on guidance and attention to special needs.

Practicing at Near East

1. Please wear loose-fitting and comfortable clothing.
2. It can be helpful to avoid eating or drinking 2 to 4 hours before class.
3. Please avoid strong-smelling deodorant, balms, salves, oils, or lotions.
4. Please arrive hydrated and abstain from drinking h2o during practice.
5. Please arrive prepared to settle your financial obligations before class begins.
6. If for any reason you’d prefer to, or not to, receive physical adjustments, please let the teacher know.
7. If an adjustment makes you uncomfortable, physically or otherwise, please speak up.
8. Breathe first, move second.
9. Please don’t hurt yourself. When in doubt, back off and refer to number 8 above.
10. Sickness, apathy, doubt, carelessness, laziness, over-indulgence, confusion and inconsistency will arise. For treatment, see number 8.
11. Everyone is welcome at Near East Yoga.


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