Honoring tradition

We teach in the tradition of Sri K. Pattabhi Jois and teach the postures and series as Gurujii taught it to us.

Deep inquiry

We believe that the ultimate value of Ashtanga yoga is that the practice offers us a mirror to discover and truly know ourselves.  The practice itself is the ultimate teacher and if we stay engaged and curious, it will teach us all we need to know and ultimately bring us closer to ourselves.

Moving beyond the familiar

Ashtanga yoga stretches us in new ways and strengthens areas of weakness in both the body, the mind, and the spirit.  When we work with students we help them to stretch beyond what is most familiar, allowing them to delve deeper into the body-mind experience.

Community not competition

Although Mysore practice is self-focused, we’re committed to fostering an intimate, supportive energy in the room. You’ll find beginners practicing alongside advanced practitioners. The beautiful thing about Ashtanga is that no matter how far we’ve progressed, there’s always something to challenge us and that’s what unites the Mission Ashtanga community.

Honoring individuality

Everyone has to find their own unique way in life.  Likewise, we honor each individual’s unique body, disposition, and spirit.  Our approach is to honor each student where they are and as they are and to offer an entryway into the practice that speaks to them.

Life long practice

Both Chad and Devorah have been practicing Ashtanga yoga for 20 years and have seen their own practices change and deepen over time. We teach with longevity in mind—we want your practice to sustain you for years to come.