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ASHTANGA YOGA CAN BE VERY VIGOROUS AT TIMES, ESPECIALLY IN THE ADVANCED LEVELS. PLEASE READ THE CLASS DESCRIPTIONS BELOW.
Class Description
INTRO TO ASHTANGA
Level 1 - Foundations of yoga philosophy, breathing & basic postures. This class is ongoing and beginners who have experience in exercise a sport or atheltics may start at any time. If you are a couch potato or haven’t exercised in quite some time then you must begin with the ASHTANGA LITE class.
ASHTANGA PREP
Level 2 - This class is faster paced. Introduction of more challenging postures of the primary series. Not for the first time student.
PRIMARY SERIES
Level 3 - Entire first series of Ashtanga yoga. This class includes sun salutations, the entire standing and finishing sequences.
WESTCOAST FLOW
This class is exclusive to Yoga Underground created by the director Tammy Tsai. Westcoast Flow is a vinyasa class firmly rooted in the Ashtanga tradition while also drawing from the numerous vinyasa styles taught primarily in southern California. By incorporating all of these different components the result is a class firmly rooted with traditional Ashtanga philosophy while allowing room for playful improvisation of foundation postures and sequencing. Westcoast Flow is electric, vigorous and joyful!
YOGA IMPROV - level 4-5
Levels 4 and 5 - This class is reserved for students with proficiency in the Primary Series or a well established daily practice. The class will include inversions, backbending and arm balancing. Students should be proficient in Headstand, Handstand against the wall and Urdhva Dhanurasana with straight arms. For future Sunday dates please check the Home Page or News Page.
YOGA IMPROV - all levels
All levels - This special class is suitable for all students with an established yoga practice. The class will be Ashtanga based but will also include various postures not in the traditional sequence. This is a great opportunity for the traditional practitioner to try something different. Not suitable for the 1st time student.
MYSORE
Mixed levels - Independent practice with hands on guidance from the instructor. A student progresses through the practice at his or her own pace, being introduced to the postures one at a time. This is the traditional method of learning Ashtanga as taught by Sri K. Pattabhi Jois in Mysore, India. A minimum of 6 intro classes should be completed before attending this class.
*Following the traditions in mysore india, there will be no mysore practice on the days of the new and full moons. All other scheduled classes on new or full moon days will be modified.
Class Prices
SINGLE CLASS - $13 | $10 (STUDENT/SENIOR DISCOUNT)
4 CLASS PASS - $45 (VALID FOR 30 DAYS) - $35 (Student/Senior Discount)
8 CLASS 30 DAY PASS - $65(VALID FOR 30 DAYS) - $55(STUDENT SENIOR DISCOUNT) For students who wish to attend class 2 times a week or more.
8 CLASS PASS - $85 (VALID FOR 60 DAYS) | $70 (Student/Senior Discount)
16 CLASS 60 DAY PASS - $130(VALID FOR 60 DAYS) - $115(Student/Senior Discount) For students who would like to attend class 2 times per week or more.
Class passes are valid for 30 or 60 days from the date of purchase. No exceptions.
*Must present a valid current student id to receive the discount.
*Ages 55 and older will receive the senior discount with valid id.
Class Guidelines
- Please arrive at least 5 minutes before the scheduled class time. New students should arrive 15 minutes before attending their first class. Arriving late is disruptive to other students.
- Don’t eat before class. In general a light meal 2-3 hours before is best.
- Hydrate before, not during class.
- Please refrain from wearing perfumes, heavy scents and oils to class.
- Keep cell phones & alarm watches out of the studio.
- We have a number of mats & props for your use. However as you continue your practice a personal mat is extremely useful.
- Wear comfortable fitting clothing. Avoid extremely loose and baggy clothing.