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Newer practitioners
Build context, vocabulary, and confidence while learning why the practice is organized the way it is.
THE YOGA SHALA · MAITLAND, FLORIDA
Deepening
Your Practice
A Mysore Masterclass Series
Twelve monthly masterclasses exploring the physical, mental, and philosophical dimensions of Ashtanga Yoga through discussion, observation, movement, and direct experience.
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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.
Each session explores a different aspect of practice and offers practical insight that can be applied immediately.
Attend the topics that interest you most, or join us throughout the year for a progressive educational journey. Every masterclass stands on its own while contributing to a broader understanding of how we move, breathe, think, and practice.
WHO IT IS FOR + HOW IT WORKS
Designed for curious practitioners at every stage.
You do not need an advanced practice. Come with questions, experience, uncertainty, or simply a desire to understand your practice more deeply.
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Experienced practitioners
Revisit familiar material with more nuance and explore questions that emerge through years of practice.
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Approximately two hours
Sessions combine teaching, demonstration, movement exploration, reflection, questions, and practical application.
Some masterclasses are more discussion-based and others are more
movement-focused, but every session connects understanding with direct experience.
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 18, 2026
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Breath Under Pressure
How to Breathe Through the Hardest Parts of Your Practice
Explore how breath, effort, stability, movement, and pranayama work together when practice becomes physically or mentally demanding.
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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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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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