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Astanga yoga is for anyone and you do not need to be flexible to start. Yes, it is a physically demanding practice. But practise regularly and you will grow in flexibility and strength.
If you haven’t practiced yoga at all before we recommend that you join one of our beginners classes (Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday). Our classes are friendly and welcoming – a perfect introduction to Astanga Yoga.
If you are keen to attend the Mysore early morning classes, you ideally need to have an understanding of the breath, bandha’s and be proficient at the Sun Salutations practiced at the beginning of the astanga series.
When attending classes, wear something light and comfortable as you will get warm, and bring a small towel because you will work up a sweat.
Yoga mats are freely available to borrow at Brighton Natural Health Centre.
Once you have finished with it, simply use the spray provided and leave it at where it will be cleaned. Or you can bring your own.
If you become a regular practitioner it is advisable to buy a yoga towel to put on top of your mat.
This is a myth. You don’t have to be flexible to practice yoga.
Astanga practice always begins with an opening chant. To understand why, you can read more here
You don’t need to know the mantras. Often the chant will be taught as a call and response but if you would like to learn the mantras click here.
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Details of our courses, led classes and mysore self-practice sessions
Mon-Fri 6.30-9.30am Sat 8.00am start
Monday 6pm & Thursday evenings 7.30pm Friday evenings 6pm
