NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS
Mar 16th – May 19th
- The fundamentals of the Yoga philosophy and it’s practical applications in daily life through chanting and the study of the Yoga Sutras with the Sanskrit scholar Sudheer H M from India via live skype video calls.
- The therapeutic aspects of the postures (individually and as a sequence up to Navasana) of the Primary Series of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga in the tradition of BNS Iyengar, and it’s differences with the tradition of Pattabhi Jois, including:
- Breath
- Anatomy
- Alignment
- Hands on adjustment
- Benefits
- Modifications
Jan 8th – Jan 18th
During the course students will learn to memorize and safely practice the sequence of postures that make up the foundation of the Primary Series, as well as breathing and meditation techniques to practice at home. By learning this way, you’ll quickly become comfortable with the Mysore style format to continue your practice in our regularly scheduled Mysore classes.
Two weeks of unlimited Mysore classes after finished the course is included in the cost.
Jan 5th – Feb 23rd
Second Series challenges the spine to be flexible, strong and steady through 3 main groups of postures: -back bending postures which require deep flexibility in the spine -leg behind the head postures which require deep external hip rotations supported by a strong spinal flexion. -Third, you will balance and articulate control and steadiness through your spine, shoulders, and nervous system in a series of arm balances and shoulder openers.
OUR CLASSES
At Ashtanga Yoga Long Island we teach Mysore classes and Led (guided) classes. We embrace and observe Yamas and Niyamas as our ethical and professional guidelines, and all of the classes are taught under this moral standards. Read more about our philosophy here and read more about the description of our classes here.
Our schedule is flexible to fit any busy life
Mysore room is open every day (except Saturday) with 4 hours time window every class.
Yoga Nidra Class (meditation) on Sunday at 11am
Half Primary Series class on Thursday 5pm
Intro to Yoga class on Thursday 7pm
Introduction to Mysore Course for students new to Ashtanga classes are held regularly at Ashtanga Yoga Long Island.
Special training for students familiar with Ashtanga is available for deep understanding and refinement on the Ashtanga Yoga method.
Yoga Sutras, anatomy, breath and many topics gain new levels in this classes. By studying the details of this old tradition we immerse ourselves into a philosophy that has thousands years of knowledge and practice.
THE TEACHERS
Aura Reverol
I started practicing yoga in 2009, I was lucky enough to have as a first teacher to Bernardino Machado…more
Lauren Reek
I began my yoga journey in 2012 at a gym as a means for weight loss, but then quickly discovered….more