4-WEEK ASHTANGA YOGA FOR BEGINNERS COURSE STARTS SATURDAY 25 APRIL, 8:45AM We are pleased to announce that Yoga Mama will be offering a new 4-week ashtanga yoga for beginners course which starts on Saturday 25 April, 8.45am. The class will be led by Degy and is designed for beginners. Please note that this course is unsuitable for pregnant women who have not studied ashtanga yoga before. ABOUT THE COURSE The beginner course will teach you the grounding elements of Ashtanga Yoga. You will learn the main principles of this method, which are linking breath and movement. You will be taught the Surya namaska sequence and introduced to the standing postures. This particular method of yoga is ultimately practiced in what is called "Mysore style", where you move through the sequence at your own pace, in what becomes like a moving meditation. It is both dynamic and relaxing at the same time. ABOUT THE TEACHER Degy was introduced to the ashtanga yoga method here a...

Yoga Sadhana is a wonderful book and I would highly recommend it   Yoga Sadhana for Mothers gives very clear guidance on how to safely adapt.an ashtanga yoga practice during pregnancy-It is also is filled with wonderful honest accounts of womens experiences with yoga and pregnancy-   this is an inspiring, essential guide for any yoga student, yoga teacher - and mother . I can honestly say I have been waiting for someone to write a book like this for a long time.- a true  labour of love ( no pun intended) by Sharmila & Anna.  I am sure it will encourage women to enjoy their practice during pregnancy in a new way-.letting go.and embracing the changes.......