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New to yoga – Beginner courses
If you wish to join our community to practice this traditional and beautiful yoga practice then we offer a 2 week introductory trial for free.
People with very little or no experience of yoga are welcome at Te Aro Astanga Yoga
Upcoming Events
Understanding the Pelvic Floor Workshop: Fri. 14th Sept. 6-9 pm Workshop Cancelled!!
Having an awareness of, and strengthening the Pelvic floor are crucial aspects of the Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga practice. I recommend this workshop to all of you, in particular to the women. 1 in 4 Kiwis suffer from pelvic floor weaknesses. Did you know that it is not...
Our Classes
Led classes
Are talk-through classes with students following in unison in the Astanga yoga style.
Open classes
Are taught Mysore style and are suitable for all levels.
We practice astanga yoga by combining breath control/focus (pranayama) with flowing movements (vinyasa).
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A Practical View of Yama – Pt 1 Ahimsa
The first limb of Ashtanga Yoga is Yama. This consists of 5 parts; ahimsa; satya; asteya; brahmacharya; and aparigraha. The first of these is ahimsa or nonviolence. As Guruji says in his “Yoga Mala” this means “not causing injury to anyone, including animals, in any...
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MONDAY
6:00 — 8:30 am
Arrive Between 6:00 and 7:15 to Start.
All Levels Welcome
TUESDAY
6:00 — 8:30 am
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All Levels Welcome
WED.
6:00 — 8:30 am
Arrive Between 6:00 and 7:15 to Start.
All Levels Welcome
THURS.
6:00 — 8:30 am
Arrive Between 6:00 and 7:15 to Start.
All Levels Welcome
FRIDAY*
6:00 — 8:30 am
Arrive Between 6:00 and 7:15 to Start.
All Levels Welcome
*Last Fri. of the Month is Led Full Primary – Sanskrit count
SUNDAY*
10:00 — 11:30 am
Led Class – Start 10:00 Finish, 11:30
All Levels Welcome