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Interactive lecture and discussion
Clear teaching, thoughtful conversation, and space to examine the ideas that shape practice.
THE YOGA SHALA · MAITLAND, FLORIDA
Deepening
Your Practice
A Mysore Masterclass Series
Practice is our greatest teacher. These masterclasses are an opportunity to better understand what the practice is teaching us.
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2026
A year of learning,
practice and discovery
practice and discovery
A DEEPER WAY TO LEARN
Twelve masterclasses.
One evolving practice.
The Mysore Masterclass Series is a collection of twelve monthly masterclasses that explore the physical, mental, and philosophical dimensions of Ashtanga Yoga.
Each session focuses on a different aspect of practice, offering a deeper understanding of the principles that shape the way we move, breathe, think, and practice.
While the masterclasses have been thoughtfully designed to complement one another over the course of the year, each session also stands on its own. Attend the topics that interest you most, or join us throughout the year to experience the series as a progressive educational journey.
Whether you are new to Mysore-style practice or have been practicing for many years, you will leave each masterclass with practical insights that can be applied immediately to your own practice.
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Understanding your practice is every bit as important as doing your practice.
Learn through observation,
exploration and experience.
exploration and experience.
THE MASTERCLASSES
Not simply what
we do. Why we do it.
Each masterclass is paired with Mysore practice and explores a specific aspect of Ashtanga Yoga in greater depth.
Through a combination of discussion, demonstrations, movement exploration, observation, and practical application, we will investigate the principles behind the practice—not just what we do, but why we do it.
Some sessions are more discussion-based, while others place greater emphasis on movement and technique, but every masterclass combines learning with direct experience.
The goal is not simply to gain more information, but to develop a deeper understanding of your own practice.
THE FORMAT
Learning that becomes
lived experience.
Each masterclass is approximately two hours and includes a thoughtful combination of education, exploration, and practical application.
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Demonstrations and experiential learning
See concepts in action and experience how small changes can alter movement, breath, attention, and effort.
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Movement exploration and practical application
Explore principles directly through your own body rather than relying on explanation alone.
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Observation and collaborative learning
Where appropriate, learn to see movement more clearly through respectful observation, demonstration, and shared discovery.
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Reflection, questions, and group discussion
Connect what you have learned to your own history, questions, and evolving relationship with practice.
A YEAR OF LEARNING
Exploration and
application.
Throughout the year, the series alternates between masterclasses that emphasize deeper exploration of the mind, breath, anatomy, philosophy, and longevity, and masterclasses that focus on specific movement patterns and categories of postures.
Regardless of the topic, every session combines discussion with experiential learning, helping students connect understanding with direct experience.
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EXPLORE
The inner dimensions of practice
Understand how the mind, breath, philosophy, anatomy, fear, expectation, and changing seasons of life affect what happens on the mat.
Mind
Breath
Philosophy
Plateaus
Anatomy
Longevity
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APPLY
The physical intelligence of practice
Explore strength, mobility, balance, timing, stability, and structure through focused categories of postures and transitions.
Backbending
Inversions
Transitions
Twists
Standing Poses
Opposing Forces
Rather than twelve unrelated events, these masterclasses have been intentionally designed to complement one another, creating a cohesive educational journey that supports both immediate growth and long-term development as an Ashtanga practitioner.
EXPLORE THE MASTERCLASS SERIES
A natural progression
through the year.
Each masterclass stands on its own. Together, they create a comprehensive journey through the many dimensions of Ashtanga practice.
August 23, 2026
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The Mind of the Practitioner
Why Some Days Feel Effortless and Others Feel Impossible
Understanding fear, expectation, comparison, trust, and the ever-changing nature of practice.
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September 20, 2026
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The Art of Backbending
Learning to Move with Stability, Not Fear
Building confidence and understanding through intelligent backbending rather than simply increasing flexibility.
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October 2026
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The Most Overlooked Skill in Ashtanga
The Practice Behind the Practice
Experience what is possible when your breath becomes an active partner in your practice.
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November 2026
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Arm Balances & Inversions
Understanding Balance Beyond Strength
Exploring the mechanics of balance, confidence, and efficient movement.
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December 2026
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Moving Beyond the Poses
Understanding the Deeper Purpose of Practice
An exploration of philosophy, discipline, self-study, and bringing yoga into everyday life.
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January 2027
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Understanding Jump Backs & Jump Throughs
Why They Are So Hard—and What Actually Helps
Developing the strength, timing, compression, and technique that make these transitions more accessible.
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February 2027
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Breaking Through Plateaus
Why Has My Practice Stopped Progressing?
Understanding physical and mental plateaus while developing practical strategies for continued growth.
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March 2027
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Twists, Binds & Hip Opening
Creating Space Without Forcing
Understanding the relationship between mobility, anatomy, breath, and healthy movement.
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April 2027
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Understanding Your Body in Practice
Why Does My Body Do That?
Learning how individual anatomy, compensation patterns, and movement habits influence every practice.
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May 2027
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Standing Poses
Strong Feet, Strong Practice
Exploring the foundations of balance, alignment, stability, and efficient movement.
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June 2027
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Practicing for Life
Why Does Ashtanga Feel Different After 40?
Developing a sustainable practice through changing bodies, injuries, and different seasons of life.
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July 2027
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The Art of Opposing Forces
Understanding Stability, Compression & Individual Structure
Learning how balanced opposing actions create freedom, efficiency, and sustainable movement throughout the practice.
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DESIGNED TO GROW WITH YOUR PRACTICE
Every practitioner eventually begins asking deeper questions.
These masterclasses were created from the thoughtful conversations that arise again and again inside the Mysore room.
The series is an opportunity to explore those questions together—not by offering quick answers, but through observation, discussion, movement, and experience.
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Why does my practice change from day to day?
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Why does this posture feel impossible for me but effortless for someone else?
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Why do I keep compensating?
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Why does fear show up in certain poses?
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How can I continue practicing for decades?
PRACTICE AS A LIFELONG TEACHER
Observe more.
Understand more.
Force less.
Over years of teaching Mysore, the same important questions appear in different bodies and at different stages of practice.
The answers are rarely found in trying harder or reaching an idealized shape. They emerge through better observation, more informed choices, patient exploration, and a willingness to understand the person doing the practice.
Practice becomes more meaningful when we learn how to listen to what it
is showing us.
DEEPENING YOUR PRACTICE
Because understanding your practice is every bit as important as doing your practice.
Additional dates, registration details, and complete descriptions will be added as each remaining masterclass approaches.
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