Ashtanga Yoga Intro

A 12 week immersion introducing you gently & progressively to the practice of Ashtanga Yoga in a small group.
(Yoga Circle - 301-2515 Burrard Street, Vancouver, B.C.)

 
 

Curious about Ashtanga Yoga?

This 3 month journey is designed to meet you where you are, and for you to learn at your own pace, discovering the benefits of a regular Ashtanga Yoga practice.

It is open to all – no experience needed.

In a small group and under the guidance of Veronica, Jorge and Ravi, dedicated ashtanga yoga practitioners and teachers, you will:

  • Learn the foundational aspects of the practice,

  • Get on the mat from day 1 and start learning an asana (movement) and pranayama (breathing) sequence adapted for you,

  • Enjoy unlimited access to all classes at Yoga Circle,

  • Experience the calming and strengthening effects of yoga,

  • Develop a regular practice that suits your needs so that you can bring yoga into your routine.

You will finish the course with the confidence to continue practicing, whether at Yoga Circle’s community space or in the comfort of your home.

Limited spots available.

 
 
 
 

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

DATE:
Fall - Sep 20th to Dec 14th, 2025
Winter - Jan - April 2026, dates tbc

PRICE*:
Single payment $470 + gst
or $165 + gst per month (Sept, Oct & Nov)
* Price includes unlimited classes to support your learning process.

Guiding: Veronica, Jorge, Ravi

Cancellation policy : You can cancel with full refund up to 2 weeks prior to the start of the course. After that we unfortunately cannot grant any refunds nor transfers to a later course. You can of course give your spot away to somebody else.

SCHEDULE (Fall/Winter)

  • Laying the Foundations (with Veronica)
    Saturday, Sept 20th | 11am to 1pm

    • You will learn some history & key elements of ashtanga yoga practice to establish the foundation for your journey.

  • Dipping your toes: establish your Mysore practice (with Jorge or Ravi)
    Mondays, Sept 22 & 29 and Oct 6 | AM shift 630am or PM shift 6pm

    • You will be guided to learn a short sequence at your own pace (Sun Salutations & foundational postures of the primary series)

  • Immersion: develop & cultivate your Mysore practice (with Jorge, Ravi & Veronica)
    Oct 13 - Dec 8th | choice of AM or PM shift once a week (M, T, W or Th)

    • You will be guided to keep learning & developing your sequence and supported to cultivate a regular practice that suits your needs.

    • Optional: you will have unlimited access the rest of the mysore classes in the schedule.

  • Immersion: Led Class (with Jorge, Ravi & Veronica)
    Sundays Oct 19, Nov 23 & Dec 14 | 10:30 - 11:45am

    • You will be led through a modified half primary series to help you learn the counts of the sequence and feel the group’s energy and breath rhythm.

  • Welcome Yoga into your life: Pranayama & Mentorship (with Veronica)
    Sundays, Oct 5, & 26, Nov 16 Dec 7 | 10:30am - 12:30pm

    • You will be guided to learn a simple pranayama (breathing) sequence, adapted to your needs, aimed at regulating your nervous system.

    • We will meet as a group to share and learn from each other’s experiences, answer questions, learn key elements of the practice, leave with reflective prompts, and get motivated to integrate it into your life, on and off the mat.

CONTENT OUTLINE:

  • Laying the Foundations

    • Learn some history & key elements of ashtanga yoga practice

    • Start learning about breath and how to link it with simple movements (vinyasa) 

    • Leave with a simple breathing practice to take home and some reflective prompts

  • Dipping Your Toes 

    • Start learning Sun Salutations, foundational postures and a short closing sequence, adapted for you.

    • Learn Bandhas and Drishti in theory and practice (Mentoring 1)

    • Leave with a short asana and breathing sequence that you can practice by yourself at home or in the shala.

  • Immersion 

    • Keep progressively learning some of the postures from the first part of Primary Series at your own pace and modified to your circumstances,

    • Understand the difference between a led class and self-practice/Mysore class

    • Experience a Mysore class to do your practice at your own pace and a being led through part of Primary Series in led class. 

    • Leave with a breath and longer asana practice and an invitation to join our Mysore classes the next 2 months.

  • Welcome Yoga into your Life 

    •  Learn about the philosophy of Ashtanga yoga, its benefits and how you can incorporate it into your life,

    • Learn a pranayama (breathing) sequence to support your nervous system.

    • Share your experience with the group and/or listen about others’ experiences.

    • Leave with a yoga practice that you can keep practicing at Yoga Circle or in the comfort of your home, and the motivation/inspiration to do so.

 
 

What community members say:

 
 

I started practicing yoga with this community in 2018. I was afraid of being too old to start. Today the community feels like belonging to a family. Over 5 years my yoga practice has enhanced my emotional health and supported my back pain. Ary | Colombian | Age 67 | Grandmother.

“In Ashtanga you are here and now. There is you, your breath, and your body. For me, the practice of Ashtanga Yoga has become truly healing, not only for my body but, above all, for my mind. And it continues to be so. Katia | Russian | Age 38yrs old | Body & Massage Therapist.

 
 

“As a dedicated runner, I initially turned to Ashtanga yoga to ease the tension in my muscles, but what I discovered went beyond physical flexibility. Through consistent practice, I have developed a deeper body-mind connection and have learned valuable lessons in patience. I am profoundly grateful to Veronica, Ravi & Jorge for their guidance on this journey.” Marco | Italian | Age 29