What is Ashtanga Yoga? 

Ashtanga Yoga is a dynamic practice which synchronizes breath with movement (vinyāsa) and visual focal points. The effect of this practice is simultaneously calming yet energizing. Over time, Ashtanga can help you gain more self-awareness, physical strength, and mental focus. Ashtanga is traditionally instructed with two different class formats — Guided class and an independent practice class called Mysore. Together these two ways of learning allows the practice to become your own; giving you the freedom to move with your own breath and rhythm in a way that is just right for you.

  • Guided Ashtanga Yoga

    During this class you will be guided through Sun Salutations, standing postures, seated poses and various finishing postures from the first series of Ashtanga Yoga with the traditional vinyāsa count that links the breath and postures. The count reinforces the flow of the practice. This practice helps practitioners deepen inward focus, learn to extend breath, and is meant to help detoxify and purify the body. The class concludes with gentle pranayama (yogic breathing) and time to rest.

  • Mysore Ashtanga Yoga

    This is not a typical yoga class; it feels like a private lesson in a group. Mysore is a self-practice class where you move through the Ashtanga series at your own pace. The teacher gives individual instruction within the group and adjusts guidance to your ability, keeping the practice safe and effective. You don’t need to know the sequences beforehand — you’ll learn the breathing and poses one at a time. Regular attendance is the best way to learn; over time you’ll become more independent and able to deepen your practice. Learn more about Mysore classes here>

Gāyatrī Japa Practice

The Gāyatrī is a beautiful mantra for clarity of mind. Japa is a meditative practice of repeating a mantra to rest and focus the mind. This class is a short recitation practice of Gāyatrī Japa beginning and ending with peace mantras and silence. Shelley will provide chants sheets for you to follow with information on learning the Gāyatrī and the peace mantras. If you are new, it’s perfectly okay to just come, listen and enjoy the beautiful sounds of this practice.

Yoga Sangraha

This class combines kriyas and pranayama (these practices expand lung capacity and build cardiovascular strength) with different types of Sun Salutations and classical yoga postures. You will move through a  sequence of accessible postures followed by rest. Postures are grouped together in such a way that you are left with a deep sense of calm and inward focus. Sangraha means “a collection.” The collection of sequences in this class have a grounding and calming effect on the nervous system. The practices come from the larger Hatha Yoga tradition and not from any one lineage. These sequences have been put together by Eddie Stern with Yoga Education College, drawing on decades of experimentation, study, and exploration of classical Hatha Yoga practices and texts.

Satsang

Join Shelley and Brett Enlow and fellow yogis on the first Sunday of each month for this free community satsang. Satsang means "truth" (sat) and "together" (sangha). Yoga is more than poses; it includes the eight limbs of Raja Yoga, a path to truth. The yoga journey can bring challenges, questions, and doubts. Satsang provides support to deepen your practice. Benefits include inner calm and clarity, spiritual growth through shared learning, and a sense of connection with others.

What happens in satsang:

  • Silence and meditation: quiet reflection or guided practice to calm the mind.

  • Chanting: simple mantras to lift the atmosphere.

  • Teachings: short talks, stories, or readings.

  • Q&A: space to ask questions and get guidance.

  • Reflection: time to absorb and apply the teachings.