Strength. Flexibility. A calmer mind.
Ashtanga Yoga is a dynamic form of yoga that links breath and movement together.
During class you will challenge your muscles with strengthening postures and use your breath to release tension and increase your flexibility. After each class you will feel relaxed and refreshed.
What is Ashtanga Yoga?
The most noticeable difference with this type of yoga is that you are taught to practice independently. This is called “Mysore style” yoga. You are taught to practice at your own pace with your own sequence in the yoga room with others (who are also working on their own sequence at their own pace). If this sounds daunting, don’t worry, you will be guided by the teacher every step of the way. Once you have completed the first sequence you are taught the next sequence and so on. The benefit of practicing like this is each person can progress at their own rate (beginners are not trying to keep up with advanced students and advanced students are not being held back from progressing).
Here at the Shala we can teach you the traditional sequences or we can adapt or create a sequence for you if you have an injury or a specific goal.
Live Online Yoga Classes
We currently offer a live online classes to focus your practice and to help you develop a regular home practice of Ashtanga Yoga.
How are we different to other yoga studios?
Our online class sizes are small
You will not be in a huge class where no-one knows your name.
We are able to give personal attention to everyone in the class.
We adapt the yoga poses to you
You can improve your strength and flexibility in a safe way and improve over time.
We make sure we know what you want from your yoga practice
More flexibility, more strength, stress reduction, relief from injury?
Let us know and we can create a practice that gives you the benefits you are looking for.
We specialise in anatomy
Many yoga teachers have only done 10-20 hours of anatomy in their teacher training.
Our teachers have been studying anatomy and how it relates to yoga for years.
We give you techniques that will be safe and create positive changes in your body.
“Several months ago we started up yoga thinking let’s give it a go... We tried a couple of different casual classes here and there but didn’t quite think they were the right fit. Then we took the plunge and booked in a eight lesson course with Melia Wong and couldn’t have asked for a better teacher! Entirely patient, thorough, informative and engaging. Thanks heaps for guiding us through the beginners stages, we look forward to the day when we can do a handstand!”
Private Yoga Classes
We are offering online private yoga sessions as well as in person sessions. Ideal for keeping your practice consistent or learning the basics of yoga.
Ashtanga Yoga Online
Learn Ashtanga Yoga. Become stronger, more flexible and feel calmer.
Online Dynamic Anatomy Course
Level 1 Course. Learn the fundamentals of Anatomy to improve your teaching and/or practice. Study at your own pace.