Ashtanga Yoga Centre of Studio

The Studio We have two large warehouse-style studios that are perfect for yoga practice conveniently located near the corner of Brunswick Street and Johnston Street in Fitzroy. A lot of love and hard labour was put into the creation of a truly unique space for our students. Our communal kitchen is filled after classes with students having post-practice chai and chat. Our changing rooms have showers for your use and you can leave your yoga mat with us if you like. Nearby Brunswick Street is a fantastic place to get coffee and a meal after practice, and is one of the best shopping streets in the city. The studio was created in 2000 by Greg and Tracy Cooper. Unable to find a suitable space for themselves and a small group of friends, they decided to find and start their own Centre. Born out of the bonds of close friendship and dedication to yoga practice, the studio has a warmth that is immediately apparent as soon as you open the door. Come and discover this wonderful atmosphere for yourself. About Ashtanga Ashtanga Yoga combines an ancient series of postures with a flowing breath and movement system. This combination increases strength, endurance and flexibility whileclearing the body of accumulated toxins and emotional blocks. Our classes and retreats are designed to cultivate a consistent and patient approach to support the complete unfolding of your being. At the Ashtanga Yoga Centre of Melbourne we provide a range of approaches to the classic practice as taught by Sri K Pattabhi Jois of Mysore, South. These include the gradual introduction of the sequence to beginners, instructed (led) classes on the Vinyasa (breathing system) of the primary series, and self practice sessions with hands-on adjustment and refinement. We find the Ashtanga Vinyasa system particularly powerful in creating accelerated flexibility, stamina and strength. Above all though it creates an atmosphere for opening the heart and consciousness, leading the practitioner to a greater sense of wellbeing.The continuous stoking of internal fire with the breath creates the tapas needed to burn through residual locks (physical, mental and emotional). Our aim at the Centre is to facilitate that process through encouragement, motivationand support so we may all move further toward our potential.