Bonn Mysore Ashtanga Program

Mysore is the traditional method of self-practicing Ashtanga Yoga under the guidance of a teacher. This system is in accordance to K. Pattabhi Jois, and due to the highly personalised approach it makes the practice accessible to all levels and abilities.

Our program is headed by Katy Scherer, a Level 1 authorised Ashtanga Mysore teacher. Katy is one of only three authorised teachers in NRW and one of 30 in the whole of Germany. We are proud to the only Authorised Mysore Program in Bonn.

Experience before hand is not necessary but if you are looking for a base before joining the Mysore room, then check out our next Intro to Mysore Workshop with Katy on May. 11th 2024.

Upcoming Mysore Program Specials

• Ashtanga Sadhana Experience with Katy Scherer. Nov. 8-10 2024. More info here.

Online Mysore Program

You can join our Mysore program via a hybrid class set-up - where Katy will guide and support you via Zoom while simultaneously guiding in the in-studio Mysore room.

The hybrid Mysore classes will run 5x per week (Mon, Tues, Weds, Thurs, Fri).

Times: 7am-9am (CET)

If you would like to join online, you can purchase an Online Mysore Program Membership which will give you access to the hybrid Mysore classes, online Ashtanga REMIX class and online Led. You can also access the online program from the following memberships:

• One year unlimited

• The All-in membership

• The One & Only membership*

If you are new to the Mysore method please get in touch before joining online as we will limit the amount of beginners each week to ensure that adequate attention is given to both online and in-studio students.

*no longer purchasable, but can still be active if previously subscribed.

What is Ashtanga Yoga?

Ashtanga Yoga is a dynamic practice that comes from Mysore in India. It’s here that Pattabhi Jois developed and popularised the system, teaching at the Ashtanga Yoga Research Institute (now KPJAYI or SYC) from the mid-20th Century. The practice follows a set sequence of postures, starting with sun salutations, then standing and seated postures, and finally a finishing sequence and rest. In total, there are six series of postures that students learn gradually – but many if not most people find everything they need in the first and most important, the primary series.

“Ashtanga” literally means “eight limbs” and refers to the eight limbs of Yoga detailed in Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras. These limbs describe various stages of a holistic Yoga practice, from lifestyle to enlightenment, encouraging you to take the practice off the mat and into your everyday life.

What is Mysore Style?

Mysore Style classes are named after the city of Mysore and follow the traditional self-practice format. A Mysore-style class is not led but rather students learn the sequence posture-by-posture and practise at their own pace and rhythm. Sometimes described as a one-to-one private class in a group setting, the teacher travels the room quietly helping with physical adjustments and verbal instruction.

Moon Days

Ashtanga Yoga practitioners do not practice on the days of the new or full moon. Rest on the day on which your regular practice time is nearest the new or full moon.