Ashtanga Yoga

Astanga Yoga Pattaya is first and foremost a community. We try hard to ensure that everyone who comes to practise with us feels welcome and comfortable. We do not tolerate or condone any kind of discrimination or harassment. We teach in a traditional style which means that usually we will be giving physical, hands on adjustment. Whilst we try to ensure that these are beneficial and safe we recognise that some people will still prefer not to be adjusted. We want to assure anyone who comes to our Shala that they are free to say no to adjustments at any time and we will respect your wishes and will not ask you to explain your reasons. We hope that you will feel free to contact us if you wish to discuss anything. STEVE HYLAND In a search for something that went beyond just physical fitness, Steve first discovered, and began to explore, Ashtanga Yoga in 1997. Authorized to teach in 2013 by Sharath Jois, Steve is one of only a small number of teachers worldwide who has received the blessing to teach Sri K. Pattabhi-Jois’s Astanga Yoga method. ​ After a couple of years of 'bending & stretching', in 1999 I met Mariella De Martini, an Ashtanga Yoga enthusiast & teacher, based in Oxford, UK and began a more focussed study of the Ashtanga Yoga system. I continued my studies, with her and visiting teachers until 2004, when I had the opportunity to study regularly with Certified Teacher, Hamish Hendry in London. I studied with him and his able assistant Louise Newton (Authorized), as much as possible, which culminated in one year of daily Mysore-style practice throughout 2008.