About Astanga Yoga

Astanga yoga is a practice that involves learning the 8 limbs of yoga.
​Yama, niyama, asana (posture), pranayama, pratyahara, dharana, dhyana
and samadhi.It is important to practice each limb of yoga as they
are interconnected.
Practise is passed onto the student from teacher and starts with asana
or posture to help externally and internally cleanse the mind and body through vinyasa (movement and breathe system). Commitment
to the practise is especially therapeutic. 

Asana is beneficial when practised under the guidance of a qualified teacher. The teacher and student work slowly together developing
the practise.  

The student is taught at their own pace and in accordance to the lineage
of the late Sri K Pattabhi Jois. This practise has been passed on through this lineage and has been taught this way for over 100 years. Passed onto Guruji (Sri K Pattabhi Jois) from his teacher, Krishnamacharya and from Guruji to his grandson, Sharath Jois at his yoga centre in Mysore, India. 
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New to Astanga Yoga?
​The Mysore style method is very effective way for beginners to learn Ashtanga yoga. In a Mysore class the teacher works with each student individually, allowing the student to move at their own pace. Small segments of the practice are taught to aid memorisation
​and familiarity. Initially, beginning students can expect their practice
​to be 20 - 30min long, this slowly builds over time. 
Consistency is important.

About Michelle

I reside in Yamba, NSW loving the coastal lifestyle filled with
an abundance of gifts from nature delivered on a daily basis. 

Over time I have studied many forms of yoga and meditation adding up to 28 years and counting! I travel regularly to India to study with my teacher and guru Sharath Jois. I was blessed with the honour of assisting Sharath in Mysore, India on two of her trips.  And on my journey have been mentored by Karyn Grenfell (AYM) and Peter Sanson, who are both certified teachers, during her studies before being authorised (level 2) to teach the astanga method by Sharath Jois.

Drawn to the way the body and mind interact, I have also studied natural medicine, including Aromatherapy,Reflexology, Traditional Chinese Medicine and Anatomy and Physiology. She also has a degree
in Contemporary Dance. 

Michelle feels gratitude to share the teachings as taught to herself by her teachers. She enjoys sharing this gift with students of all backgrounds
​and capabilities. All students are welcome. 

Sharath Jois and Michelle,
​Mysore 2016