Why a yoga club?

In trying to name what we do on Friday mornings, the idea of a “yoga club” seems like the right fit. We are a small group of friends with a common purpose and interest, who meet almost every Friday morning and take part in a shared activity. That activity is yoga. The Sanskrit word sangha is a little closer to the meaning of what our yoga club does. Sangha is a community of people who practice yoga together and share a common interest in the spiritual path. So, we are a club, a yoga club, a yoga sangha.

The shared interest in our club is Ashtanga which is referring to the eight-limb practice of yoga as outlined in the Yoga Sūtras of Patanjali. When we meet together I teach focusing on practices within the Ashtanga system. Why? The ideals learned during yoga practice are meant to be applied in everyday life, bringing about a more stable mind and body. This gives you a foundation for a healthy lifestyle.

So why this type of group setting? You’ve heard the saying, “It takes a village”. Well, in yoga the journey takes a village and needs three things to work - the teacher (giving you the teachings), the student (to learn the teachings) and the community (to support each other’s learning). This sweet little yoga club is our village!

Come and experience the energy of the group and meet yoga friends who will share and support your journey. Our yoga community welcomes everyone! Please join us.

upcoming CLASSES

JUNE

Class content varies weekly to promote growth and resilience.

  • June 13 — Ashtanga Yoga with Pranayama @ 7:30 - 9:00am

  • June 20 — Yoga Sangraha with Pranayama @ 7:30 - 9:00am

  • June 27 — Gāyatrī Japa and Open Practice @ 7:30 - 9:00am

Read the class descriptions below to understand the content for each week.

class descriptions

Ashtanga Yoga — Ashtanga yoga is a dynamic yoga practice based on vinyāsa which synchronizes breath with movement and visual focal points.  This class is an abridged form of the Ashtanga Primary Series where not all postures will be practiced however, the essence of the full practice is intact. This practice helps practitioners deepen focus inward, learn to extend breath, and is meant to help detoxify and purify the body.

Primary Series — The Primary Series is the first set of yoga postures in Ashtanga Yoga. In this class you will be guided through the complete Primary Series with the traditional vinyāsa count that links the breath and 48 postures. This practice helps practitioners deepen inward focus, extend the natural breath, and is meant to help detoxify and purify the body. This class is not suitable for beginning yoga students. However, if you have yoga experience and wish to try the class, please do — you are welcome to come and participate in as much of the class as you wish and then watch to see what the series looks like!

Mysore Classroom — Mysore is a unique yoga class from the Ashtanga lineage where students practice independently and receive one-on-one instruction in a group setting. The teacher explains the practice with hands-on adjustments, verbal instructions and visual demonstration. Students learn by being taught a small set of postures at a time and progress at their own pace once that set memorized and they are ready to learn more. New students plan on only 30-minutes for your first class; you will learn a Sun Salutation and some gentle breathing.

Yoga Sangraha — Sangraha means "a collection." This class is a collection of grounding and calming sequences of postures and breathing practices that are drawn from classical Hatha Yoga tradition. Yoga Sangraha focuses a lot on practices that are deeply calming for the nervous system. You will move through postures that are accessible, balancing, and stabilizing followed by deep rest. This class will help you feel calm, focused, and connected.

Pranayama — learn the mechanics of deep breathing and practice a diverse range yogic breathing techniques. These practices not only enhance the physical aspects of posture practice but also introduce practitioners to the essential trio of bandhas: Mula, Uddiyana, and Jalandhara. The classes will follow the major kumbhakas (breath retentions) outlined in the Hatha Pradīpikā of Yogi Svatmarama. Pranayama has many health benefits including to help calm the mind, balance the nervous system, enhance immunity, increase energy levels, release stress, and deepen inner awareness.

Gāyatrī Japa — Japa is the meditative repetition of a mantra. We will recite the Gāyatrī, a beautiful mantra for clarity of mind. Opening and closing with peace mantras and a moment of silence, this short practice helps to calm and focus the mind.  

Open Practice — Designated time to practice asana, meditation, silent chanting or pranayama. This practice time is unsupported which means there is no teacher giving instruction and the room is calm and silent. A teacher will be in the classroom also participating in open practice during this time.

Location & details

Class location

  • 406 S Coeur d’Alene St, Spokane, WA 99201 — Yasodhara Yoga Spokane (formerly Radha Yoga Center)

Friday Yoga Club Pricing

  • Full month — $60 (due on the first Friday of the month)

  • Single class — $20

  • Cash, check or Venmo payments accepted.

Questions