Free Introduction to Ashtanga Yoga

About the Event

Free Introduction to Ashtanga Yoga Workshopwith Miriam Menkin Sunday October 26, 2025 3pm-5pm Ashtanga Yoga is a style of yoga from the original Hatha Yoga system. Ashtanga yoga was developed by Indian yogi K. Pattabhi Jois, who systematized and established the method in the mid-20th century, beginning with his Ashtanga Yoga Research Institute in 1948 in Mysore, India. An Ashtanga yoga practice is built around a progressive series of set sequences, each more advanced than the last. The practice has a structured beginning, middle, and end. Learn the history of the practice, unique breath work, dive deeper into the 8 Limb path of Patanjali, unnderstanding its foundational purpose and philosophical roots can be valuable for learners of all levels, particularly those seeking inner peace and spiritual growth. Once we have covered these fundamentals, we will apply these philosophies and practical tools on the mat, practicing the Ashtanga sequence. We will start with sun salutations and move on to standing poses, seated poses and finishing poses. Lastly, we will share and connect with one another our observations, feelings and ideas about what we’ve covered and experienced about Ashtanga.  About Miriam Menkin Miriam Menkin first stepped into the practice back in 2001. She found yoga and Ashtanga in NYC in 2001, in 2005 took a month in Mysore, India to practice with the grandfather of Ashtanga, K. Pattabhi Jois, founder of Ashtanga Yoga, and since then, yoga has truly transformed her life. She has been teaching group and private classes ever since and enjoys helping people. For more information please email: info@yoganoho.com