No need to be “ready” or flexible to start Ashtanga Yoga – but you can expect your body to become stronger and more flexible
Do you feel like you need to do guesswork in your yoga practice, or never got a proper introduction to yoga? This is the one.
Start building a strong and structured yoga practice from the ground up. This 3-day series is perfect for beginners to start, or for you to come back after a break and reconnect with the foundations of Ashtanga Yoga in a small group setting.
Each session focuses on the building blocks in different areas of the practice, from breathing to movement and internal focus.
With this understanding you will gain more confidence in your practice, in your self, and be able to develop a life-long and sustainable yoga practice.
You will get personal feedback and guidance on how to develop healthy movement patterns for a potentially healing and very enjoyable practice – as well as space to explore and experiment with the practice.
Weekly focus
Session 1: Finding your breath and Sun Salutations A – Healing through movement.
Session 2: Hips, knees and body control – Sun Salutation B and standing postures.
Session 3: Movement with the breath – and stopping. The foundations for vinyasa.
Easy Start – Easy Continuation
Join these 3 Ashtanga Foundations 60-75-minute classes for 57€.
When you decide to continue a regular practice, you’ll get 20€ off an 8x class pass (offer valid up to one week after this course). After this you have the tools to continue practicing in our drop-in Ashtanga – Personal Practice with Guidance (Mysore) or Ashtanga Led Foundations classes.
Yoga Students Are Saying
“It helped me create structure in my days and improve my energy.”
-MATHIAS
“Alex’s Ashtanga classes give me a good boost. He explains the poses clearly and keeps the vibe relaxed.
The workouts are tough enough to feel progress but never too much. I also like how he listens to us, he offers easier or harder versions of each pose and has a safe option if your knees (or anything else) need extra care.”
-KIMMO
“My stress-related symptoms have started improving.”
-ANONYMOUS CUSTOMER
Where?
Yoga Shala Espoo, Taivalmäki 9, 02200 Espoo [Cityvarasto building – Top floor]
When?
Monday- Wednesday 27th Mat – 29th May 2026 at 06:30 – 07:30. First session starts at 06:15!
What to bring?
Comfortable clothing.
Yoga mat if you have one.
Who is teaching?
What happens after?
After this class, you can join our regular weekly Ashtanga – Personal Practice with Guidance (Mysore) or Ashtanga – Led Foundations classes.
Most people practice 1–2 times per week.
Weekly classes available (after your first class):
- Weekday evening classes
- Weekend morning & evening classes
Meet your teacher
Alexander Lemberg – E-RYT & YACEP certified since 2015
This course is led by Alexander Lemberg, a long term teacher and practitioner.
12+ years teaching experience
6000+ hours of classes
Focus: safe, structured, beginner-friendly teaching
When I started teaching in my late 20:ies, I was lucky that most of my students were about double my own age. I learned to adapt the teaching and the practice to all sorts of body types and different ages.
Having my fair share of knee pain and knee injuries as well, I just love to help all sorts of people finding the joy of the ashtanga practice, and helping developing an effective and safe practice.
Teaching in English (suomi & svenska ok)
Reserve your spot
When you book a spot for the first time, you will be asked to create a password for your user account on the check-out page. This is so that you can easily log in and manage your bookings online—for example, cancel classes if you are unable to attend due to unforeseen circumstances or illness, and book replacement classes yourself.
After adding the course to your cart, proceed to checkout, fill in your details, and pay for the course. Pay online, or choose “invoice or spots-benefits” (ePassi, Smartum, Edenred) to receive an invoice with 7-day payment period. A paid course counts as a reservation.