Fall Happenings at Astoria Yoga
Limited Class Series: Intro to Ashtanga with Manavi
Thursdays at 7:15am (75 min): 11/14, 11/21, 12/5, 12/12 & 12/19
About this series:
Intro to Ashtanga is a limited series of classes designed to teach the basics of the Ashtanga Primary Series (surya namaskar A & B, standing series, and finishing), with focused alignment, balanced breath, and vibrant internal form.
These limited classes are beginner-friendly, and each will focus on various parts of the primary series: so attend one for an introduction to the practice, or attend all five more full understanding.
Ideal for anyone looking to refine their alignment and grow their knowledge of traditional yoga practices.
How to reserve: Sign up using your membership, class package, or ClassPass.
What is Ashtanga Yoga?
Ashtanga is a dynamic and athletic form of hatha yoga, made up of six series or levels, with a fixed order of postures. It is rooted in vinyasa, the flowing movements between postures, with a focus on energy and breath. While it is a very physical practice, it also promotes mental clarity and inner peace.
Ashtanga is the union of the eight limbs of yoga, into one complete, holistic system. These eight limbs of yoga represent the various branches of the philosophy, which include: Yama (moral codes), Niyama (self-discipline), Asana (posture), Pranayama (breath control), Pratyahara (sense withdrawal), Dharana (concentration), Dhyana (meditation), and Samadhi (oneness with the self).
About your Instructor:
Manavi Malhotra Persaud is 500-hour certified Hatha & Ashtanga vinyasa yoga teacher. She is based here in Astoria, Queens after moving from India 3 years ago. As most of her yoga studies and teaching experiences have been in India, Manavi’s teaching style is deeply reflective of the traditional methods of yoga.
Past Workshops
Meditate to Regulate
Meditate to Regulate
Meditate to Regulate
In this 90-minute workshop, attendees learned various meditation techniques to self-regulate their nervous systems. Students left equipped with tools to better cope with anxiety and stress.
Held on Sunday, November 3, 2024.
Sound Baths
Meditate to Regulate
Meditate to Regulate
This 75-minute monthly workshop led by Luci Berrios is beginner-friendly, and features sound healing from singing bowls, chimes, drums and other instruments, combined with guided meditation.
Held every month, click here for details.
Perinatal Yoga
Meditate to Regulate
Level-Up Your Chaturanga!
In this workshop, attendees learned about the bodies structural changes that occur with pregnancy, and how yoga and breathwork can be used as support. Students ranged from pre-partum, pregnant and post-partum.
Held on Saturday, Sept 28, 2024.
Level-Up Your Chaturanga!
Level-Up Your Chaturanga!
Level-Up Your Chaturanga!
In this 75-minute workshop, attendees broke down the fundamentals and alignment of this challenging posture. Students left equipped with the best variation of Chaturanga that works for their body and their practice.
Held on Saturday, July 27, 2024.
Intro to Kundalini
Level-Up Your Chaturanga!
Intro to Kundalini
This 90-minute workshop led by Lina explained the 10-bodies of Kundalini Yoga, and attendees explored ancient pranayama, mantra, and meditation techniques to expand their energy and increase their awareness of the self.
Held on Sunday, August 4, 2024.
Freedom Flow
Level-Up Your Chaturanga!
Intro to Kundalini
This 2-hour women's empowerment workshop led by Brionna fostered strength through feminine energy. Attendees set an intention in a sister circle, participated in a top-optional yoga flow, and closed with meditation and reflection on the experience.
Held on Saturday, June 29, 2024.
Intro to Ashtanga
Explore Headstands!
Explore Headstands!
This 90-minute workshop led by Manavi Persaud taught attendees the Ashtanga primary series with a focus on alignment and learning about traditional yoga practices.
Held on Sunday, May 19, 2024.
Explore Headstands!
Explore Headstands!
Explore Headstands!
This beginner-friendly, 90-minute workshop led by Mitch Hipp, taught attendees how to safety invert into headstand (shirshasana).
Held on Saturday, April 20, 2024.
