02/09/2018
Astanga yoga beginners course in NJOY yoga studio Budapest
From September 23rd to October 31st
What kind of yoga is astanga?
Astanga yoga is a dynamic, flowing style that connects the movement of the body with breathing. It’s based on daily practice of a set series of movements. There are 6 series of asanas (postures) through which the student progresses at their own pace. Astanga yoga is named after the term given in Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras for the eight-fold path of yoga, astanga means ’eight-limbed’ in Sanksrit. The practice was developed in Mysore, India where Sri K. Pattabhi Jois taught and set up the Astanga Yoga Research Institute (KPJYI).
This course is an introduction to the beautiful and challenging Astanga Yoga practice. It is designed to help you memorize half of the Astanga Primary series and get a basic knowledge about this yoga style.
Why is it important to memorize the sequence?
The meaning of Yoga is Union. By memorizing the sequence, we bring the mind directly into the practice and connect the body with the breathing. This leads to awareness and mindfulness in all aspects of our lives.
The first part of the course will consist of four 2 hour classes held on four consecutive Sundays between the 23rd of September and 14th of October with each class starting at 11AM.You will pass through half of the Primary Astanga Yoga series and the finishing postures.
After the first part of the course you are able to join the Morning Mysore practice group in NJOY studio (four Mysore style classes from Monday to Thursday and a led class on Friday). The second part of the course includes two weeks of these morning classes for free (between the 14th and the 25th of October).
What is Mysore practice?
It is the traditional way of practice of Astanga Yoga as taught by Sri K. Pattabhi Jois in Mysore, India. During Mysore classes students do their own practice and they are given individual instructions and hands on adjustments from their teacher.
What is led class?
During led classes the mind needs to stay outward concentrating on the instructions. Practitioners listen and do their practice at the same time and at a pace set by the teacher
Other things you need to know
- Let us know if you have any health issues when you sign up for the course
- Do not eat anything at least for two hours prior to practicing astanga yoga
- Wear comfortable clothes
- Yoga mats are provided by NJOY
About the teacher
The course will be guided (in English with Hungarian translation) by Milena Jovanovic, authorized Astanga yoga teacher level 1 from KPJYI Mysore, india. Milena started practicing yoga 8 years ago and visited her guru, Sharath Jois (grandson of Pattabhi Jois) regularly in Mysore, India to learn the style directly from him. In 2014 she got authorized to teach Astanga Yoga in the tradition of Pattabhi Jois. She started teaching yoga in Budapest in 2017 and joins NJOY studio at the end of August, 2018.
PRICE of the course is 10 000 HUF
This includes 4 classes (approximately 2 hours each) held on four consecutive Sundays between 23rd of September and 14th of October + 2 weeks of regular Mysore practice in NJOY yoga studio (between 15th of October and 26th of October)
To attend this course
- Make sure you are available to attend each Sunday class
- Register with Milena at NJOY studio (fill in the form and make the payment)
The number of places is limited.
For further information about the course and registration please contact Milena through email at jovmilena@gmail.com
