Ashtanga Yoga Mysore Style
A traditional and personalised approach to Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga, where each practitioner develops the practice at an individual pace with attentive guidance, clear instruction and appropriate adjustments.
Ashtanga Yoga for Beginners
The Mysore-style method provides a supportive way to begin the practice of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga. Beginners are introduced progressively to the foundations of Ujjayi breathing, Bandha and Nava Drishti, while learning the sequence with awareness and steadiness.
Each student practices according to their own capacity and receives personal attention, clear instructions and hands-on adjustments from Sheshadri and Harish. The practice develops gradually, allowing students to build consistency, confidence, flexibility and strength without rushing through the sequence.
As the student becomes established in the Primary Series, and according to individual readiness, postures from the Intermediate Series may be introduced.
Ashtanga Yoga for Advanced Practitioners
Experienced practitioners are encouraged to deepen their existing practice through continued refinement of alignment, breathing, Drishti and Bandha. More advanced postures are approached progressively with personalised guidance and appropriate adjustments.
The teaching focuses on helping each practitioner explore the practice with greater awareness, steadiness and discipline, while respecting the individual's physical capacity and experience.
The Mysore-style approach is individual practice within a guided learning environment. Each student follows the sequence according to their own level and pace, while the teacher observes, teaches, adjusts and supports the practitioner throughout the practice. This creates space for a deeper and more personal relationship with the practice.
Foundations of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga
Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga
Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga is a traditional Indian system of practicing yogasanas in a systematic manner. The tradition is associated with the teachings passed through Sri T. Krishnamacharya and Sri K. Pattabhi Jois.
Yogasana
“Sthiram Sukham Asanam” — a steady and comfortable posture. The practice develops steadiness, awareness and an attentive relationship with the body and breath.
Ashtanga Yoga
The eight limbs of Yoga: Yama, Niyama, Asana, Pranayama, Pratyahara, Dharana, Dhyana and Samadhi.
Vinyasa
Vinyasa is the coordinated movement of the body with the breath. Breathing, movement, Drishti and Bandha are brought together in a disciplined sequence — Tristhana: Breath, Drishti and Bandha.
Ujjayi Breathing
Ujjayi is a controlled breathing method in which the breath is regulated through the throat, creating a gentle rhythmic sound. It supports awareness, concentration and continuity throughout the practice.
Bandha
Bandha refers to the use of neuromuscular locks during practice. When cultivated with appropriate guidance, Bandha supports stability, control and awareness in the asanas.
Nava Drishti
Nava Drishti refers to the specific gazing points used during the practice. Drishti helps cultivate concentration and steadiness, bringing the attention inward.
Yoga Chikitsa
Yoga Chikitsa, traditionally associated with the Primary Series, includes Surya Namaskara A and B followed by a sequence of asanas linked through Vinyasa Krama. The practice develops awareness, flexibility and strength.
Individual Guidance, Consistent Practice
- ✦Personal Attention
Every practitioner receives guidance according to their individual level and capacity.
- ✦Clear Instruction
Students are guided progressively through the sequence with attention to breath, posture and Drishti.
- ✦Appropriate Adjustments
Hands-on adjustments are offered thoughtfully to support understanding and refinement of the practice.
- ✦Progress at Your Pace
The practice develops gradually, respecting consistency, experience and individual readiness.
Begin Your Practice with Sheshadri and Harish
Whether you are taking your first steps in Ashtanga Yoga or looking to deepen an established practice, PAVY Shala offers a traditional Mysuru-style learning environment with individual guidance.
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