WEEK ONE

Hello Ashtanga!

February 4 Discussion and Practice

This week will be an introduction to the Ashtanga Yoga system. We will discuss frequently asked questions about Ashtanga Yoga, including how Primary Series works and the effect that it has on the body and mind.

Primary Series is also called Yoga Chikitsa - which translates to Yoga Therapy. We'll explore the meaning behind that.

WEEK TWO

The Fundamentals

February 11 Practice and Q&A

We begin the journey into Ashtanga Yoga with the Surya Namasakaras, or sun salutations, and standing postures. These important postures set the foundation for everything else you will do in the Ashtanga system.

Refining, strengthening, and deliberating on these paramount postures will reinforce positive patterns in your practice and set you up for success down the road.

WEEK THREE

Pose and Counter Pose

 February 18 Practice and Q&A

In the Ashtanga Yoga system we cultivate a sense of equilibrium in our bodies. Each pose has a counter pose, every action has an opposite action. Over time, with practice, we develop symmetry and balance.

WEEK FOUR

Hips, Twists, and Mudras

 February 25 Practice and Q&A

Gain a sense of balance, inner stability, proprioception and flexibility as you move through the Primary Series. This section of Primary moves the body through a variety of forward bends, twists and hip rotations.

Ashtanga Yoga trains your body slowly, preparing it step by step for increasingly complex movements.

WEEK FIVE

Deep Core and Open Hips

 March 4 Practice and Q&A

Primary Series develops both strength and openness, the two key elements to progressing through the Ashtanga Yoga system. 

This week we will examine the challenging postures at the end of Primary Series - that require strength and grace to move through efficiently.

WEEK SIX

Backbends and Closing Postures 

March 11 Discussion and Practice

Primary Series finishes with a backbend sequence. Through your Ashtanga journey you will revisit this backbend sequence again and again - so let's set a solid foundation for you to grow from.

And we would never leave out the closing postures - they tie it all together and let the practice settle.

Fay

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Karen

"It’s a great course and Jen is great teacher.  I’ve done lots of these. I’ve never once actively participated. Jen makes it easy."

Lewis

"The course layout and materials combined with Jen's availability to answer questions is unique in value. What really stands out for me is the personal attention to each student. I was able to practice through Jen's instruction, knowing she would answer any questions based upon my individual practice."

Sam

"I really enjoyed the Primary Series course. Even though there are still poses I can not fully do, the immersion class has helped me feel a lot more confident with the entire Primary Series."

Sean

"I took the Primary Series course to get a good foundation in Ashtanga Yoga. I knew a little going into the week but I’m basically a beginner to the practice. The course was well worth it. Jen was great at breaking down the entire series and reviewing the body mechanics of each posture in detail. I learned a lot of important things and I feel that it’s helped me tremendously with Mysore practice."

Marie

"The content from the Primary Series course has been able to grow with me and my practice. It's not just something you watch once and are done with. Each time I watch a tutorial or class replay, I find something new to work on or extract in my practice."