Classes
with Steeve in Las Vegas, NV

Astanga (Ashtanga) Mysore refers to a method of teaching; practice; in-class student|teacher relationship. The Yoga itself, while variable by student, is typically a dynamic sequenced series of hatha (say "hahttah") Yoga postures combined with specific breathing techniques, internal (to the body) energy locks (conscious muscle contractions), and points of focus led with the outer or inner eye gaze.

"WOW!"

While this Astanga (sometimes called power yoga) is often a led class experience here in the West, in the Mysore tradition, it is taught differently. Students of varying abilities (i.e. students possessing varying levels of knowledge of the practice) work together in the same class time/space. The instructor moves through the class observing and giving individual guidance. Everyone learns and practices the series at his/her own pace, to their individual abilities, and within their own time constraints. The room is often heated artificially to warmer than average, although in India, only natural heat is experienced. Many students practicing this form do so only in the very early morning hours.

The energy w/in the room can be incredible!

The posture series, while challenging for most persons in the beginning, builds strength, develops coordination and flexibility, improves the functioning of all of the systems of the body, and brings a sense of peace to the energy body, and a smile to the face.