Detroit Yoga Class Descriptions
Ashtanga Mysore = In this 60 (beginner) to 90 (more advanced) minutes class students learn the Ashtanga Yoga sequence, which is a set sequence that is always practiced in the same order and given by the teacher a little bit at a time and therefore commit to memory (referred to as Mysore Style Ashtanga). When students come to class they practice what they have been given so far and when they are ready the teacher gives them new postures to add-on to their existing sequence. If they are brand new to the practice, then they are introduced to fundamental movements and postures of the practice. Anyone can practice Ashtanga...young or old, healthy or ill, fit or not, as the practice can be adapted and modified to an individual's current needs. This class is suitable for all levels of students, especially beginners.
Led Ashtanga Fundamentals = A 60 minutes led class where the teacher calls out all of the breaths, movements and details of postures in the Sun Salutations and fundamental standing sequence in the Ashtanga practice. This class is recommended for everyone, especially beginners to Ashtanga and Detroit Yoga classes in general.
Led Ashtanga Primary Series = A 90 minutes led class where the teacher calls out all of the postures in the primary (1st) series of Ashtanga. Not recommended for beginners. Talk to Jason regarding whether or not you are ready to attend.
DY Vinyasa = A blend of beginner and intermediate postures and movements which is largely determined by who all is in the classroom at the time. Understand however, that while beginners are welcome to attend, this is not a beginner class. This class is suitable for all levels of students as any of the more challenging, advanced postures or movements offered in class will also be given with options/modifications. One sure way to improve at something in short order, is to put yourself in a room where most everyone in that room is more proficient at that thing than you are. That said...if you are a brand new (never done yoga before) beginner and would like to start at a slower pace, then the Ashtanga classes are recommended.
All classes at DY are in warm room which is kept at about 80 degrees.
Email jason@detroityoga.com if you have any questions.
Led Ashtanga Fundamentals = A 60 minutes led class where the teacher calls out all of the breaths, movements and details of postures in the Sun Salutations and fundamental standing sequence in the Ashtanga practice. This class is recommended for everyone, especially beginners to Ashtanga and Detroit Yoga classes in general.
Led Ashtanga Primary Series = A 90 minutes led class where the teacher calls out all of the postures in the primary (1st) series of Ashtanga. Not recommended for beginners. Talk to Jason regarding whether or not you are ready to attend.
DY Vinyasa = A blend of beginner and intermediate postures and movements which is largely determined by who all is in the classroom at the time. Understand however, that while beginners are welcome to attend, this is not a beginner class. This class is suitable for all levels of students as any of the more challenging, advanced postures or movements offered in class will also be given with options/modifications. One sure way to improve at something in short order, is to put yourself in a room where most everyone in that room is more proficient at that thing than you are. That said...if you are a brand new (never done yoga before) beginner and would like to start at a slower pace, then the Ashtanga classes are recommended.
All classes at DY are in warm room which is kept at about 80 degrees.
Email jason@detroityoga.com if you have any questions.