Beginner Ashtanga yoga with Meri Takkinen

The course gives beginners time to understand the foundations before moving into regular classes. Its focus on breathing alongside movement offers more to explore than learning the shapes of the postures alone.

Begin with the building blocks of Ashtanga yoga in this introductory course with Meri Takkinen. Ashtanga links a sequence of postures with deep breathing and focused attention. You will explore how movement and breath work together, with guidance intended for people starting the practice.

Learn the principles and basic exercises of Ashtanga, including deep breathing and bandhas: the engagement of deep supporting muscles around the centre of the body. These are brought into moving posture sequences known as vinyasa. No previous yoga experience or particular fitness level is required.

Book through the yoga school’s course page. The course uses 25 credits; the page lists €52 / €46, so check which rate applies when booking. Enter Annankatu 29B through the inner courtyard; the confirmation email provides detailed access instructions and the door code. The course is in the lower studio.

• Meri Takkinen

  Facilitator

  Meri Takkinen has studied Ashtanga yoga since the early 2000s and teaches at Helsingin Astanga Joogakoulu.

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