How to start
✨ Your First Visit to the Shala ✨
If you are joining our practice for the first time – even if you have practiced Ashtanga yoga or another style of yoga before – we will be happy to welcome you to one of our Mysore classes!
Many people think “Mysore” means “master,” but in fact the name comes from the city of Mysore in India, where the Ashtanga tradition developed. 😊 You don’t need to know the sequence in advance – the teacher will introduce it gradually.
In Mysore sessions, both complete beginners and advanced students practice side by side. The teacher works individually with each student, introducing new postures step by step and helping you build a safe and sustainable personal yoga practice.
🔹 Before Your First Class
Please speak with the teacher about your health history and let them know if you have any injuries, pain, or surgeries. Women should also mention pregnancy or menstruation so that the practice can be safely adapted.
🔹 What You Need
Comfortable clothes for practice.
A towel.
We practice barefoot.
If you don’t have your own mat, you can use one from the studio (purple mats are reserved for guests).
After practice, please clean the mat you used with the towel and spray provided. Changing rooms and a shower are available.
🔹 How the Practice Works
Your first Mysore class usually lasts about one hour. Over time, the sequence will grow gradually – new postures are added one by one when you are ready.
Ashtanga yoga is a challenging yet deeply transformative method. Traditionally, it is practiced six days a week. For beginners, it’s important to start with 2–3 times per week to establish rhythm and stability. Practicing a little every day is more beneficial than one long session once a week. Consistency is the key – this is how the practice becomes safe, steady, and sustainable.
