08/01/2026
We are very excited to host internationally renowned Ashtanga Yoga teacher, Ajay Kumar from , Mysore. He is an incredibly knowledgeable and gifted teacher, with a direct lineage to Krishnmacharya through his teacher BNS Iyengar.
Ajay has been teaching Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga in Mysore, India for the past 20 years, and practicing for 30. He has the ability to work with a wide range of individuals, from complete beginners to advanced practitioners. This workshop is open to all levels.
A few of our students have travelled to Mysore to practice with Ajay - and Emily and Vicky practices with Ajay regularly in Mysore and is so excited to be hosting him again in Amersham! This will be a fantastic opportunity to learn and practice Ashtanga yoga with a modern Indian Yoga teacher, steeped in the traditions of this practice.The weekend will include;
Led & Mysore self practice classes
Vinyasa (jump back and through) workshops
Backhanding Workshops
Vinyasa workshop
Q+A with Ajay (otherwise known as a Yoga Conference in Mysore)
Kirtan with Emily & Ajay
9th & 10th May 2025
Morning sessions - Chalfont St Peter
Afternoon sessions -
Kirtan on Saturday nigh included with a mantra sung by Ajay ❤️🙏🏼
Email emily@theopenshala.com or go to www.theopenshala.com to cook x
