All of the Ashtanga yoga classes at Balance Studios are lead in a “Mysore Style”, meaning that they are lead as the classes are lead by Sri K. Pattabhi Jois in Mysore, India. We believe that each student  should discover yoga at their own pace with a qualified intructor to guide them. Students practice an organized set of postures, beginning with the primary series called yoga Chikitsa (Yoga therapy). The Primary Series realigns, corrects imbalances, strengthens, lengthens muscles, and harnesses concentration.

Expect:

-Personal attention and sensitive adjustments from instructors to guide you deeper into postures.

-To practice one posture at a time in the traditional order.

-To focus on rhythmic breathing called ujjayi, meaning victorious breath.

-To sweat, bring a towel and an open and relaxed attitude.

I teach in a Mysore style because I like to get in touch with each student’s specific needs. I don’t like yoga classes with 60 people because it is very impersonal. My classes are limited to 20 people at a time so I or my assistant can work with each students on an individual basis.

- Philip Migliarese, director of the Ashtanga Yoga center of Philadelphia