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

Class content varies weekly to promote growth and resilience.

All classes @ 7:30am - 9:00am

JULY

  • July 4 — Gāyatrī Japa then Mysore Class

  • July 11 — Yoga Sangraha

  • July 18 — Ashtanga Yoga with Pranayama

  • July 25 — Mysore Class with guest teacher Jenna Kaufmann!

AUGUST

  • Aug 1 — Yoga Sangraha

  • Aug 8 — Gāyatrī Japa then Mysore Class

  • Aug 15 — Ashtanga Short Forms & Pranayama

  • Aug 22 — Gāyatrī Japa then Mysore Class

  • Aug 29 — Primary Series

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

class descriptions

Ashtanga Short Forms — this class is a abbreviated practice made up of postures mainly from the first series and sometimes a few of the second series backbends of Ashtanga yoga. Although condensed, the essence of the Ashtanga method is intact.

Primary Series — the first set of yoga postures in Ashtanga Yoga. This class is 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.

Mysore Class — a unique yoga class from the Ashtanga lineage where students practice independently and receive one-on-one instruction in a group setting. Students progress at their own pace by learning one small set of postures at a time. After the student memorizes that set, they will learn a new set which is how the independent practice grows. Expect hands-on adjustments, verbal instructions and visual demonstration.

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 on practices that are deeply calming for the nervous system. The postures are accessible, balancing, and stabilizing.

Pranayama — learn the mechanics of deep breathing and practice a diverse range yogic breathing techniques. 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.