Ashtanga Yoga Mysore
Mysore – A calm and serene self-paced practice
The word Mysore comes from the city Mysore in India, where Sri K. Pattabhi Jois and Sharath Jois were teaching. In the Mysore style class you practice at your own pace, listening to your own breath, and is generally a much more calm way to practice compared to the led classes, as there is no noise, no one else keeping the tempo of the class. You are keeping your own rhythm.
Go deeper
As the noise is removed, you are able to listen to your self and go deeper into a meditative state during the practice – the real yoga.
One-on-one teaching – the traditional way of yoga practice
This is a one-on-one teaching, but in a group setting. Each one practices indepently, supported by the teacher and the practice-sequence itself. You can use a paper sheet of the asanas until you start to remember the sequence.
Assisting and therapeutic touch (not mandatory)
The teaching style is a traditional hands-on teaching style with a therapeutic touch and light massage, which is much appreciated by many people. You can always ask for verbal instructions only. During the Mysore classes you will get the personal help and guidance you wish you could get in the led classes.
A practice tailored for you
In the Mysore classes you get lots of personal help in the practice, and we approach the practice slowly, taking it step-by-step in detail.
Requirement
You need experience from an Ashtanga Beginners course, or at least a few led classes. To join this course, you need to be able to practice sun salutations on your own, and at least parts of the standing sequence.
First Session – Introduction and vinyasa principles
During our very first session in this course, we do a bit of a workshop style introduction and walk through of the different types of vinyasas we have in the practice, and think about what are the important corner stones in the practice.
The rest of the course are normal Mysore classes, occasionally with short-form group teaching or chat at the start of the class as the teacher sees fit.
👶 The course is for all leves – but keep in mind that this is not a beginners course in Ashtanga Yoga. If you have no previous experience of any yoga practice – this is maybe not the best class as a first experience. Ideally you have already taken a beginners course, or at least a few other led classes.
Learn from Alexander Lemberg, 10+ years experienced teacher. Teaching in English (Finnish and Swedish also available – voit asioida suomeksi).
Course Details
21.10. – 9.12.2025
8x Tuesdays at 19.15 – 20.45
Teaching in English (voit asioida suomeksi)
Yoga Shala Espoo – Niittykumpu
What you’ll get
- One-on-one time with the teacher
- Hands-on assists and therapeutic touch (not mandatory – you can tell the teacher to keep hands off!)
- Personal verbal cues and assists
- Deeper meditative practice
Yoga Students Are Saying
“I started practicing yoga online with Alex during Corona when I was forced to work from home.
To me it was very good to have scheduled activity so it was not only work 24/7. The yoga practice helped me to wind down and lift my energy levels.
Now several months later I am more flexible, have more strength and stability.
I highly appreciate that Alex have had energy to arrange his online courses during the pandemic, when I otherwise would not have had an opportunity to join a yoga class ledd with such a high skill of teaching!”
-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.
After just over a month of practice, forward bends and vinyasas already feel easier – my hip flexors have loosened up, so everything flows a bit better.”
-KIMMO
I have had huge problems with (probably) stress-related symptoms in my body.
It has put limitations on my normal training routine. I now feel like the symtoms are slowly getting better thanks to the yoga practice.”
-ANONYMOUS CUSTOMER
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.
What happens if I get sick?
We don’t want to see you lose any value you have purchased, so we’ve got you covered!
A user account will be created for you with your first order, so you can easily login and cancel and rebook a class if should you fall ill.
- You log in and cancel your class -> your class pass will be credited.
- You stay at home and rest properly – taking care of yourself.
- You get well, recover and regain your strength.
- You log in and book another class.
Payment methods
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, within 5 months of purchase.
Your spot is reserved when we have received your full payment for the course.
Payment options
- Online banking (bank or credit card)
- Invoice (7 days expiration date)
- Electronic Sports Benefits (Smartum, ePassi or Edenred)
If you wish to use sports benefits, please chose the invoice option at checkout. You will receive an invoice with payment instructions (within 24-48 hours).
Drop-in classes
Yay, welcome to join on a drop-in basis when it fits your schedule the best! It’s easy:
When you make your first purchase a user account will be created for you. When you are logged in you can easily book and cancel classes, and check your account balance. One booking consumes 10 yoga credits (1 class). All purchased credits are usable for 5 months.
Problems signing up?
In case of trouble signing up, please send us a message, and we will be at your service to sign up.