Classes

Students New to Ashtanga:

We invite you to come watch a Mysore class anytime to see what Ashtanga is like and if you would be interested in learning! Visit us anytime! Click here to read answers to common questions about Ashtanga Yoga.

Students new to Ashtanga attend our Intro Program as a supplement to the regular Mysore Classes. Intro Programs meet once a week for 4 weeks and provide instruction for students new to Ashtanga that is needed for participation in the Mysore classes. See below for upcoming start dates. All students begin practicing in the Mysore classes right away. Mysore classes meet daily (6 days a week) and in them students of all levels practice together. Click here to read more about Mysore classes.

You are also welcome to attend our open led classes, which meet on the 2nd Friday of each month:

Open Classes - First or second Friday of each month, classes will be led. This is an OPEN CLASS for students and non-students of all levels. Asanas and breaths will be called out, and anyone will be eligible to attend, whether you practice regularly or not. Both morning and evening classes will be led. The schedule for upcoming led classes is:

September 9, 2005 - 6:30 am and 5:45 pm (pushed back a week for Labor Day)
October 7, 2005 - 6:30 am and 5:45 pm
November 4, 2005 - 6:30 am and 5:45 pm
December 2, 2005 - 6:30 am and 5:45 pm

Both morning and evening classes will be led. Morning led classes will begin at 6:30 am sharp, and evening classes will begin at 5:45 pm sharp. $15.

Intro Program - This class meets once a week for four weeks and includes unlimited daily Mysore classes during the month for $110.

This class is appropriate for both complete beginners and those who come to Ashtanga with a background in another yoga style. It covers the fundamental elements particular to Ashtanga yoga (breath, movement system, visual focus, internal locks) and teaches the practice you will be doing in the regular Mysore classes.

Start Dates for Upcoming Intro Programs (Each program consists of 4 weekly Intro Classes plus daily attendance in the regular classes):

Aug 23 - Tuesdays - 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Sep 12 - Mondays - 7:00 - 8:30 pm (3rd week will meet on Tuesday night)
Oct 11 - Tuesdays - 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Nov 8 - Tuesdays - 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Nov 28 - Mondays - 7:00 - 8:30 pm

Quick Start - If you’d just like to try it out, attend the first week of the Intro Program and a week of Mysore classes for $35.

Please Register at the bottom of the page to hold your place. If you register and find you cannot attend, please let us know.

Mysore Class Schedule

Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri
	6:30 a	6:30 a	6:30 a	6:30 a	6:30 a
9:30 a
	5:30 p	5:30 p	5:30 p	5:30 p	5:30 p or 5:45 p
EARLY MORNING WEEKDAY VISITORS PLEASE CALL 504-481-2127 OR E-MAIL BEFORE COMING SO WE CAN UNLOCK THE DOOR FOR YOU

No classes on full/new moon days.

First Friday of each month - classes are led and open to all comers.
Schedule of upcoming open led classes:

9/9/05
10/7/05
11/4/05
12/2/05

Prices

Attendance is by monthly commitment:
$150 - Full Program: 6 days/week
$120 - Half Program: 3 days/week
$110 - Introductory Program Month including discounted 6 days/week practice.
$ 35 - Quick-Start (Intro Program first
          week)
$60 Private lesson one hour
$85 Private lesson 90 minutes
$15 Single Mysore class drop-in for
      students with a regular Ashtanga
      practice - you must know your practice
      from memory
$15 Single class drop-in for the Open
      Led Class - open to all

Class fees are a commitment you make to your yoga practice. Click for refund policy.

VISITORS: Students with a daily Ashtanga practice are welcome to drop-in to Mysore classes for $15.

Refund Policy
If you must miss a session of the Intro Class, please talk to the instructor before missing in order to arrange to make the class up. For regular membership months, before purchasing classes, please be sure you can use them. No refunds, credit or extensions are given for missed or unused classes. If you have a serious injury or illness, please consult with your physician before purchasing classes. Many students with serious, chronic illnesses and injuries practice Ashtanga yoga as part of their rehab and therapy plan. In the event of a family emergency or unexpected hospitalization, an exception to this policy may be arranged.

Please register so we can have materials ready for you: (you can also use this form to send a general inquiry, just use the comments section and be sure to include your e-mail for a response.)