Is Ashtanga yoga right for me?
Although anyone may practice Ashtanga yoga, it is a very physically demanding style: the typical practice lasts one to two hours and consists of a number of challenging positions linked together by strenuous full-body movements. Full practice of the system requires a commitment of five to six days per week, while a minimal practice would be at least two or three days. For those who have this level of interest and time for yoga and who are looking for a physically challenging style, the traditional practice of Ashtanga yoga is an excellent choice and can yield quite amazing results. For others who do not wish to commit this amount of time, or who are looking for a more gentle practice, Ashtanga yoga is not the best option. What are Mysore-style classes? Mysore-style classes can be thought of as a kind of supervised self-practice in which students move through their assigned portion of the sequence at their own pace. This allows new students to practice alongside more experienced ones, w
