The vinyasa system provides the defining structure for the Ashtanga practice. David and Jelena will provide an overview of the goal of Ashtanga and the vinyasa meditation and also show you 5 transformational techniques to help you work on deepening the vinyasa in your practice.

The Sun Salutations contain Ashtanga’s prototypical vinyasa sequence and foundational postures. Working correctly in each of the postures is essential to the healthy longevity of your practice. David and Jelena will provide an in-depth look at healthy alignment and traditional coordinates for these key poses.

Take a deep and detailed look at the alignment and work of Ashtanga’s opening sequence of postures. Study the exact vinyasas that connect each of the poses, and learn new ways to deepen the work and progression of your daily practice.

Ashtanga’s Primary Series is full of forward folds and knee bends. Correct technique and alignment is important in order to avoid injuring the hamstrings, lower back, or knees. This workshop will explore the different aspects of the Primary Series forward bends with the goal of keeping the body safe. Great for all levels.

Jump backs and jump throughs are the transitional movements that link Ashtanga's sitting poses together. These vinyasas provide a bridge to carry our focus between asanas, and also build a purifying heat in the body that is said to “boil the blood” This workshop will go over the actions and movements of the jump-back and jump-through in close detail, and provide invaluable instructions useful for all levels of practitioners.