Frequently Asked Questions

All students new to Ashtanga Yoga Shala, whether rank beginners or ‘old-hands’, need to first attend and complete the work presented in the ‘Step 1 Class Series’.

Step 1 is a structured, gradual, and progressive Series of classes running one class a week over 5 x weeks. The Series presents some essential foundation work necessary in this method of Yoga. It allows the teacher to observe each student on a weekly basis and assess their progress. Step 1 Class Series is not the ‘Yoga Chikitsa’ or the Ashtanga Yoga Primary Series.

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To be fair, you would need to first attend the 4 x Step 1 Classes in order so as to appreciate each stage of instruction and make your decision.

With every breath. But with respect to Yoga asana, as close to every day practice as you can manage, for the very best results and to allow the practice to ‘work on you’. Have 1 or 2 days rest per weekly cycle

Be sure to ask your Health Practitioner as to your current readiness to commence any Yoga classes.

Yes, but you would need to enquire into other schools which offer specific classes for pregnant women. The AYS Step 1 Class Series is not suitable for pregnant women.

Comfortable clothing that you can move freely, in.

A main meal can be consumed 2 to 3 hours prior to Yoga Practise. Make sure that you hydrate yourself well, through the day. No cold water should be consumed during any Yoga practise.

No. Your payment and commitment to attending classes is as per the class terms and conditions (which will be emailed to you).

It is no problem. Class will be running as normal. The reason for this confusion will be shared in the Mysore classes.

As stated previously, if you are new to Ashtanga Yoga Shala, Brisbane you are requested to first attend the Step 1 Class Series. Here the teacher will be assessing your ability to follow instructions and apply the work at hand. This assessment will be used to determine how and in what you will be instructed in later Mysore Classes. Given that no-one has ‘finished’ any Ashtanga Yoga practise, there will, hopefully, be some useful points shared in Step 1 Class Series.

You will be required to work on exactly what you have been taught at Ashtanga Yoga Shala but at your own pace under the watchful eye of the teacher. Individual instructions and corrections will be then be provided for you to apply. The process is actually the same in all traditional Hatha Yoga, even Martial Arts and Dance instruction.

The teacher will be assessing all those who claim to know the principles of vinyasa. If they are competent the transition to Mysore Class will be quick and easy. But Step 1 Class Series is still the place to begin.

Yes, you will require such instruction through the AYS Step 1 Class Series. You are now learning a particular method of application and there is an extensive range of checks and balances in place at Ashtanga Yoga Shala.

No, it won’t work. It won’t help. Such creations are just for interest sake and some commercial benefit. Moreover, some people have experienced injuries from following pictures and others wind up confused and in a place at odds with yoga. The learning method is presented in class.

Before requesting more information, you would need to first up read the section on this website pertaining to Teacher Training and satisfy all prerequisites, without exception before enquiring.