Ashtanga Yoga Classes - Cork City
Mysore Style
Mysore classes are a traditional method of teaching Ashtanga Yoga. Each student practices independently, learning the asanas of the Ashtanga series at their own pace. The student is taught and assisted directly by the teacher, offered hands-on adjustments, pose variations and tips for progression. The student also has more space and time to learn the concepts of breath, bandha (energy locks) and drishti (gaze). Using this method the student build up their personalised practice over time.
Contrary to popular belief, Mysore is not an advanced class! No experience is required to attend Mysore - students of all levels and abilities practice alongside each other at their own pace. In Mysore classes you can arrive at any time, allowing for at least 1 hour of practice.
Level: All levels including beginners welcome!
Time: Tuesday 6:30 - 8:30 am (last start @ 7:30 am)
Location: Cork Lotus Yoga, 2-4 Carey's Lane, Cork, T12 YY89
Booking: Register at Cork Lotus Yoga
Pricing: Drop-in, class passes & memberships available here. Discounted concession rates available on request.
“Practising in this way gives you the space to focus. The cue to move on to the next posture comes from your own breath, instead of a teacher's instructions. Students can therefore spend a little longer working at their own pace on something they find challenging. In effect, you become your own teacher. If there is something you are unable to do, the teacher will give you an easier version.”
“Many people are put off either because they don't know what it is or they don't fancy the idea of a three-hour class that starts at 6.30am. In fact, you can drop into a mysore session at any time and stay for as long as you wish. For beginners, this could be half an hour, and for the more advanced up to an hour and 45 minutes. It is a wonderful way for beginners and advanced practitioners alike to develop a self-practice that you can then take anywhere.”
Ashtanga Yoga
This is a semi-guided Ashtanga yoga class open to all levels of experience, from beginners to those with an established Ashtanga practice.
The teacher leads all students through the fundamental standing asanas using Sanskrit counting for the first portion of the class, helping students connect movement with breath. After that, students are given 1:1 guidance from the teacher to grow their practice.
Beginners are taught how to memorize the sequence, learn new poses over time and how to adapt them for their unique needs. Established practitioners continue their practice in their own time and are assisted by the teacher like in a Mysore class.
Level: All levels (including beginners) welcome
Time: Thursday 6:15 - 7:45 pm
Location: Cork Lotus Yoga, 2-4 Carey's Lane, Cork, T12 YY89
Booking: Register at Cork Lotus Yoga
Pricing: Drop-in, class passes & memberships available here. Discounted concession rates available on request.
Other Classes @ Cork Lotus Yoga
I occasionally teach other classes and workshops at Cork Lotus Yoga outside of this weekly schedule along side a great group of yoga teachers! As well as my Ashtanga Classes, Cork Lotus Yoga offers Vinyasa Yoga Levels 1, 2 & 3, Yin Yoga, Restorative Yoga & Yogalates. There are also regular workshops and trainings on offer in the studio, and there’s an online library of classes for home practice on offer too.
Check out the schedule here! Cork Lotus Yoga