Primary Series

The Primary Series is called Yoga Chikitsa or yoga therapy for the body, mind and spirit. It is designed to realign the spine, detoxify the body, and build strength, flexibility and stamina.

During the 90-minute class you’ll move through all of the poses of the Primary Series as taught by Sri. K. Pattabhi Jois. You’ll start with the sun salutations, move to the standing poses and seated poses, and end with the finishing series of backbends, shoulderstand and headstand.  Modifications are offered for difficult poses.

This class is sweaty, hard work, but approached in a playful spirit, this is a joyful practice.

Class is open to anyone who is comfortable in the Modified Primary Series and ready to move on or who is already practicing the Primary Series.

This class is for those who…

1. Have the knowledge and physical capacity to move through the Primary Series without individual instruction (i.e. familiarity with the sanskrit names and ability to hold the asana for a count of five breaths without fatigue).