Ashtanga Yoga Introduction – 1x 2h30min

Yoga Shala Espoo – Niittykumpu

26.4.2025 9.30 – 12.00

What is Ashtanga Yoga?

Ashtanga Yoga is a traditional system of yoga, originating from India, where you learn a set sequence of hatha yoga postures that are linked together with slow movements, breath, and internal energy control.

This looks like acrobatics, what’s up with that?

The Ashtanga Yoga practice seemingly might look like an acrobatic exercise, but this practice is fundamentally all about the breath, and has no requirement on flexibility or strength, but you can expect to become stronger and more flexible. The movements are always adapted to the body of the student, and the practice of a 20 year-old will obviously look different from the practice of a 70 year-old. We all practice together.

What can I expect with a regular practice?

When practiced regularly, you can slowly start seeing positive changes in your body, such as improved concentration, more vibrant health, more strength, improved digestion and better sleep, not to mention the ability to tie your own shoes when reaching old age.

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Meet your teacher

Alexander Lemberg – E-RYT & YACEP certified since 2015

Alex is a Swedish-speaking Finn who found yoga by accident due to various health issues, and then became a certified Hatha yoga teacher in 2014.

During the summer of 2015 Alex went to an Ashtanga Yoga summer camp in Houtskari with Petri Räisänen and Juha Javanainen from Helsingin Astangajoogakoulu, and fell in love with the depths of the ashtanga yoga practice.

Since then Alex has been teaching over 5000 hours of yoga classes with a wide range of people, while managing Yogashala Raseborg in Tammisaari, and has actively been practicing with different world renowned teachers on different workshop, such as Eddie Stern, Kino McGregor, Simon Borg-Olivier, and also online courses with David Garrigues.

“To me it’s important that the practices are taught in a safe, healthy and effective way for each student. As a yoga teacher it is important to understand that all people are different, and to embrace the strengths and differences of each individual.

In my teaching style you will learn to turn your senses inward (pratyāhāra), you will improve your focus and learn to practice to the rhythm of your own breath. The meditation and concentration makes the practice meaningful, and is a gateway to your inner dimensions.

Ashtanga Yoga Introduction – for whom?

This course is open for anyone who is interested in learning a physical and dynamic tradition of yoga practice, wether you have previous yoga experience or not.

We also provide slightly longer beginners courses spanning 4 weeks (4x 60min), if you want to be a beginner for a bit longer, and start getting a more consistent practice from the start.

There are no age or body type discriminations in my teaching style.

What do we cover in the introduction?

During this introduction event we cover the fundamentals of the practice, such as breathing technique, fundamental yoga postures (asanas), focus/dristi, bandhas and practice philosophy.

You will learn to practice Surya Namaskara A, half of the standing sequence, and the principles of the seated sequence of asanas, and a short closing sequence (3 asanas).

After this introduction

After this introduction you are ready to start your yoga journey with a regular yoga practice, by practicing in our weekly drop-in classes.

• Ashtanga level 1 is the same level as a beginners course.
• Ashtanga level 2 is available to you immediately after this introduction.
• Ashtanga Mysore is for you who can practice sun salutations and the standing sequence independently. You will learn what the Mysore style is during this introduction.

Ashtanga Introduction
48,00€

Ashtanga Yoga Introduction

26.4.2025 09.30 – 12.00

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All course registrations are binding. We do not offer any refund paybacks, but should you fall ill you can compensate with a drop-in class of your choice, or keep your Yoga Credits in house for future use.

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