ASHTANGA YOGA SHALA - YOGASANAS BUDAPEST  

Our studio will be closed until April 2010. 

Yoga postures date back thousands of years. When practiced correctly, they have a powerful effect on the body, and calm the mind and enrich the spirit.

Our commitment to you is that we will help you deepen your yoga postures, to make you more flexible and powerful physically. We believe that for our bodies to open up, our minds must be willing to open. We also believe that positive energy is much more powerful than negative energy and that we can cleanse our bodies and our minds through our practice.

ASHTANGA VINYASA YOGA BACKGROUND - Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga is a series of yoga postures practiced in a correct sequential order in the tradition of Sri Krishnamacharya, from Mysore, India. Ashtanga literally means the eight limbs or stages of yoga as described by Patanjali in his classic work, the Yoga Sutras. The continuity of deep, even breathing cannot be overemphasized in this system of yoga. Manju Pattabhi Jois, Sri Pattabhi Jois' oldest son, has been teaching Ashtanga yoga for about 50 years and is the foremost teacher of Ashtanga Yoga.

DESCRIPTION OF CLASSES -

ASHTANGA – This is a led Ashtanga Vinyasa class as taught in India. This class is listed on our current schedule as "Ashtanga". Level 3 = advanced

VINYASA - This is a medium paced, fun class using breath as the guide. This class is listed on our current schedule as "Vinyasa". Level 1 & 2 = medium level

BEGINNER - This is class where we go slower and end at Navasana. It is open to all levels. This class is listed on our current schedule as "Beginner". Level 1 & 2 = most accessible

PILATES - Pilates Mat class for all levels- Call bef ore your first class 36 70 454 3205 Level 1 & 2

PREPARING FOR A CLASS –

Eating - You should not eat at least two hours prior to class for a light meal, and four hours prior to class for a heavy meal.

Clothing - Bring loose, comfortable clothing with you. There are changing rooms for women and men.

Water - You are welcome to bring water with you and drink a little during class. We also sell waters at the studio.

Prior Injuries - Let your teacher know if you have any injuries that you feel they should know about before each class. Yoga will heal many old injuries with time and dedication.

Yoga Mats - We encourage you to purchase your own yoga mat, a cotton yoga "Mysore" mat cover. They are inexpensive, practical, clean and sanitary. Mats provide a sound foundation for your yoga practice. Please bring your mat with you to each class. You are welcome to leave your personal practice mat at the studio. We sell regular and premium sticky mats, cotton "Mysore" mat covers and yoga mat bags. We also have rental mats.

Menstruation – There is much controversy about doing yoga during the menstrual cycle, especially about doing inversions. We believe that there is nothing wrong with practicing yoga during this time if you feel fit and able to do so and believe that this must be a personal decision. You may want to avoid inversions during this time and you are welcome simply sit out any postures you do not feel comfortable doing. Half shoulder stand is a recommended option instead of any inversions.

Perfume – Please do not wear perfume, cologne, or other strong scents when you come to class. Because of the emphasis on breathing, beautiful scents can become distracting to others.

Cell Phones – Please remember to turn them off when you enter the studio unless unavoidable because of kids, work or emergencies.  Please leave the yoga practice room if you must answer your phone. 

Clean Bodies, Clothes and Mats– Because you will sweat in a yoga class, it is important to start with a clean body, clothes, and mats. Strong body odor can be very disruptive to others as they practice.

Listen to Your Body – We like to make sure that our students understand that yoga practice is not intended to overextend your body. So please listen to your own body and if you are feeling uncomfortable in a posture just back off a little bit.