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Learn Ashtanga step by step in a supportive small-group setting.

Ashtanga Foundations is designed for complete beginners, newer yoga students, and anyone who wants to better understand the fundamentals of this traditional practice. Over four weeks, Rich will break the practice down into approachable pieces, giving you time to learn, ask questions, experiment, and build confidence.

Rather than simply following along, you’ll learn how and why the practice works—developing the breath, postures, transitions, and body awareness that create a strong and sustainable foundation.

Week 1 – Posture Control & Sun Salutation A Healing through movement, foundational alignment, and an introduction to pranayama and breath control.

Week 2 – Transitions Explore how we move between postures, including the foundations of jumping and ways to adapt transitions for your body.

Week 3 – Sun Salutation B & Standing Poses Build strength and stability while exploring what really matters in a pose—and what doesn’t.

Week 4 – Hips, Spine & Breath Control Explore mobility, stability, spinal movement, and deeper breath work while bringing the pieces of the practice together.

Rich Gonshak is a longtime Ashtanga practitioner and current apprentice of master teacher David Garrigues, with more than a decade of experience helping students develop strength, flexibility, focus, and confidence through traditional yoga practice.

You’ll leave with a stronger understanding of Ashtanga, greater confidence in your own practice, and a foundation you can continue building on.

Personalized attention • Strong foundations • Space to explore & play

4 Saturdays | 12:30–2:30 PM October 24, October 31, November 7 & November 14 $120 | Chi Yoga Shack

Join Ashley and Omkar for a two-hour workshop exploring a conscious approach to your energetic body through the winter months. By tuning inwards and aligning ourselves at the start of a major seasonal shift, we can cultivate vibrant heath on the physical, mental, and energetic levels.

We will explore guided breathing practices, sound healing, plus some gentle movement, making room for both stillness and a little winter spark. We will also have an open discussion on the importance of your own personal practice and how to cultivate one.

Please accept this warm invitation to set the tone for your final chapter of 2026. While the breathing techniques offered will range from foundational to intermediate, no prior experience with yoga or breath work is required.