Rest Days - New and Full Moon dates for 2012

Pricing:
mysore drop in - $14
guided drop in - $12
3 times a week per month - $108
4/5 times a week per month - $125

(We accept cash or checks only)

Mysore style classes are open to all levels, including beginners!   Students practice independently at their own pace.  The teacher helps each individual, giving verbal guidance to those just learning the practice and mostly hands-on adjustments to those with an established practice.   The sequence is learned progressively over a period of time appropriate to each individual.  Beginners are required to commit to 10 classes or a monthly pass to initiate the practice with some momentum and ensure the development of a solid foundation.  Beginners can expect to spend between 30 to 45 minutes in the studio at first, with that time gradually increasing as more of the sequence is learned.  Self guided practice is the way to internalize your awareness and deepen your experience and understanding of yoga.   The Mysore classes are the format for dedication, devotion, and discipline to unfold with regular practice.  (The start time for  Mysore classes is open; as long as you finish your practice by the end time, you may arrive at any time.)

In the guided class, students with some Ashtanga or other vinyasa style experience are verbally guided through all or part of the traditional sequence of postures known as the Primary Series.    The class moves at a steady pace. Students develop steadiness of breath, mental focus, and core awareness during the uninterrupted flow of the postures.  This class is not appropriate for beginners.


Joan Isbell is the only authorised teacher of Ashtanga Yoga in Denver.  She holds a Level 1 certificate from the K. Pattabhi Jois Ashtanga Yoga Institute in Mysore, India, to teach the traditional Ashtanga Yoga system of practice.   Like her teachers, she is obliged to pass on the teachings of this lineage with love, devotion and humility.   She was first introduced to this practice in 1994 at Richard Freeman's Yoga Workshop, and she made her first trip to  Pattabhi Jois' yoga shala in Mysore, India, in 1998.  She has also studied extensively with Tim Miller and Annie Pace.  Joan received her authorisation certificate on her 4th trip to Mysore from R. Sharath Jois.  Her teaching style is gentle, yet persistent, and her hands on approach is informed by close to 2 decades of experience as a massage therapist.  In addition, Joan has been studying music, traditional Indian raga and devotional singing, for 9 years with Kabir.   
Contact Joan at 303-477-0370 or joanaum@yahoo.com

Eric Stauffer is a long-time dedicated practitioner and teacher of Ashtanga Yoga.  He extends the deepest gratitude to his teachers, Richard Freeman, Tim Miller, Pattabhi Jois and Sharath Jois.