Medium
Hot Yoga
60 min
Yoga in a heated room in Breda. You work on strength, flexibility and breathing, and head home sweaty and relaxed.
Powerful yoga with a fixed structure
Ashtanga Yoga
Powerful, structured yoga in Breda. A fixed sequence of poses that calls for plenty of strength in your arms, shoulders and core, and lets you really see your progress.
Fancy trying Ashtanga Yoga at Black & White?
Ashtanga yoga is the most structured and physically demanding style of yoga. You work through a fixed sequence of poses, performed in the same order every time and linked to your breath. That calls for a lot of strength in your arms, shoulders and core, and a lot of concentration.
Precisely because the sequence is fixed, you can see your progress: poses that feel impossible at first become doable after a few months. The class lasts 60 minutes and is aimed at advanced practitioners. New to yoga? Then start with easy flow yoga or vinyasa yoga. You'll find the class times in the class schedule.
Why Ashtanga Yoga?
Fixed structure
The same structure every class, with familiar poses. That way you get to know the sequence and see your progress from week to week.
Mental focus
Breath, movement and gaze are linked together. That concentration makes you calmer and sharper, even outside class.
Physical growth
You work specifically on strength, mobility and control, especially in your arms, shoulders and core.
Benefits
The benefits of Ashtanga Yoga
- More strength and flexibility throughout your body
- Better focus and mental calm
- A stronger core and a stable posture
- Better breathing and greater endurance
- Visible progress thanks to the fixed structure
Frequently asked questions
Everything you want to know
Ashtanga yoga is a dynamic, structured style of yoga in which you follow a fixed sequence of poses, in the same order every class. Each movement is linked to an inhalation or an exhalation, which creates a powerful rhythm.
The sequence calls for a lot of strength in your arms, shoulders and core, and a lot of concentration. It is the most physical form of yoga we teach. Ashtanga is closely related to vinyasa yoga, but follows a fixed order.
Ashtanga is aimed at advanced practitioners, but you can start at your own level and build up step by step. The first classes are often tough and sometimes frustrating, because you don't know the sequence yet.
If you have never done yoga before, we recommend taking a few easy flow yoga or vinyasa yoga classes first. That's where you learn the basic poses, and after that, ashtanga makes a lot more sense.
It's the toughest yoga class we offer. Your heart rate goes up, you sweat, and your arms and shoulders are really put through their paces. At the same time, it takes a lot of concentration to keep your breath and movement together.
That also makes ashtanga a proper workout in its own right. For anyone who enjoys hard work, that's exactly the appeal. Looking for dynamic yoga that demands a little less strength? Then try vinyasa yoga.
Both are dynamic styles in which you move fluidly with your breath. The difference lies in the structure.
In ashtanga, the sequence is fixed and stays the same from class to class. In vinyasa yoga, the teacher puts together a new sequence for each class, so no two classes are the same. If you love structure and measurable progress, choose ashtanga. If you love variety, choose vinyasa.
Because you repeat the same poses again and again, you get to know them inside out. You don't have to think about what comes next, so you can keep all your attention on your breath and technique.
And you can see your progress: poses that felt impossible in week one are doable by week twelve. For many people, that measurable progress is the reason they keep coming back. Check the class schedule to see when the classes are, so you can build a steady routine.
You get stronger, especially in your arms, shoulders and core, and more supple at the same time. Your stamina and endurance improve, and so does your balance.
On top of that, ashtanga trains your concentration and discipline. Because you have to keep your breath, movement and attention together, many people also find it a way to clear their head. As a counterbalance, yin yoga on a rest day works really well.
Well-fitting sportswear that stays in place when you bend forward or stand on your hands. You train barefoot. Yoga mats are ready for you in the studio. Bring a towel and a bottle of water, because you're going to sweat. If you'd like to see the studio first, book a free introduction.
An ashtanga yoga class lasts 60 minutes. You'll find the current class times in the class schedule, along with the other yoga classes and group classes.
For most members, one to three times a week is a good rhythm. The more often you do the sequence, the faster you'll know it and the sooner you'll see progress.
Do give your body some rest, though. A calm yin yoga or easy flow yoga class on another day helps you recover, and combines well with strength training in the gym.
Ashtanga asks a lot of your wrists, shoulders and lower back. If you have problems in those areas, get advice first on whether it's a good idea. Our physiotherapy practice is in the same building and is happy to help you work that out.
Always let the teacher know about any injury. In the meantime, Pilates is a good class for keeping your core strong without putting too much strain on your joints.
At Black & White, Takkebijsters 2 in Breda, in our own yoga studio. In the same building you'll also find the fitness area, the group classes and physiotherapy.
Want to see the studio first? Book a free introduction.
Yes. Book a free introduction and we'll show you around the club and the yoga studio, and together we'll see whether ashtanga suits you or whether you'd be better off starting with a different class.
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