Weekend Schedule

Friday Evening: Yoga Sutras Talk

We begin with the mind. David will unpack a powerful passage from the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali describing five essential qualities that support progress in practice: faith, energy, memory, meditation, and wisdom. Through clear explanation and practical examples, you’ll explore how these inner qualities develop through steady practice and how they show up both on and off the mat. Reserve a spot for Friday PM.

Saturday Morning: Vinyasa and the Art of Transition

Vinyasa is more than movement between poses — it is the rhythmic engine of the Ashtanga method. In this session, David will explore how skillful transitions build confidence, breath power, and meditative focus. You’ll learn how intelligent movement between postures prepares you to arrive in each pose with steadiness, clarity, and presence. Reserve a spot for Saturday AM.

Saturday Afternoon: Strength of an Elephant - Arm Balances and Inversions

No Second Series experience required — all levels welcome.

This workshop explores how strength develops in Ashtanga through patience, breath, and calm intelligence. Working step by step with progressions and options, we will use arm balances and inversions as a laboratory for building physical strength, stamina, and mental steadiness. Postures may include Bakasana, Pincha Mayurasana, Mayurasana, and variations of Sirsasana. Reserve a spot for Saturday PM.

Sunday Morning: Led Half Primary Series + Ashtanga Pranayama

Bring the weekend’s lessons into a traditional counted practice. David will lead a Half Primary Series emphasizing steady rhythm, clear breath, and intelligent transitions. Following the asana practice, we will explore an Ashtanga pranayama sequence designed to refine the breath, calm the nervous system, and deepen concentration. Reserve a spot for Sunday AM.

Sunday Afternoon: Asana Kitchen - Ask David Anything

Got a pose that’s been haunting you? A transition you can’t quite crack?

This open session is a chance to bring your questions directly to David. Together we’ll explore poses, technique, philosophy, and practice challenges in a relaxed, interactive setting. Come curious — and leave with new insight. Reserve a spot for Sunday PM.

About David Garrigues

David Garrigues is one of the few teachers in the United States certified to teach Ashtanga Yoga by Sri K. Pattabhi Jois. He first traveled to Mysore in 1993 and continued studying there for over 16 years. His teaching is rooted in the principle that anyone can take practice.

Join Us at Chi Yoga Shack

This weekend with David Garrigues is a rare opportunity to study with one of the most respected teachers in the Ashtanga tradition in the intimate setting of Chi Yoga Shack.

Across five workshops, you’ll explore the philosophy, strength, breath, and rhythm that bring the Ashtanga method to life — with practical tools you can take directly into your practice.

Join us for 1 workshop, a full day or the whole weekend - you’ll leave with deeper insight, renewed inspiration, and a clearer path forward in your practice. To book an individual workshop, see schedule above.

Space is limited to preserve the close learning environment. We look forward to practicing with you.