Ashtanga Yoga Crete
Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga Sadhana
By practicing yoga daily — or as often as possible — we begin to observe significant development in our practice.
In this workshop, we will immerse ourselves in five days of intensive practice.
Each morning will begin with a personal Mysore-style session, followed by an introduction to Pranayama.
In the evening, we will come together for a special group practice focusing on detailed analysis of Asana, Mudra, and Pranayama.
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Program Schedule:
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9:00 AM – Mysore practice (Monday to Friday)
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10:30 AM – Pranayama (Monday to Friday)
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6:00 PM – Practice analysis (Monday to Thursday)
Program Information:
Mysore-style practice is already familiar to those who follow the Ashtanga Vinyasa method.
For those who are new or need guidance, personal support will be available.
The Pranayama sessions will provide a strong foundation for daily practice.
If you already have experience, the focus will be on refining and deepening your understanding.
In the evenings, we will explore specific parts of the practice with subtlety and care.
Each asana, whether simple or challenging, will be approached with repetition and precision to make it accessible and beneficial for all.
While we begin with group guidance, each practitioner will then work individually, according to their own level and needs.
The attentive approach — through the detailed steps of each asana and slow, conscious breathing — leads us into a state of deep harmony with the body.
Seminar Duration:
Monday to Friday
We begin at 9:00 AM on Monday and finish after the morning practice on Friday.
Ashtanga Yoga Primary Series Seminar
We often consider a yoga practice to be advanced based on how it appears externally — what looks right or impressive to the eye.
However, yoga offers something much deeper, accessible only through sincere and sustained practice.
Relaxing the face, keeping a steady and deep breath, and approaching asana in a comfortable and suitable way can open the heart to something higher within.
During this week-long seminar, we will work with the Primary Series, which is inherently therapeutic in nature, focusing on as many subtle details as possible.
Practice will take place both in the morning and evening:
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Morning sessions will support each practitioner through an individualized, Mysore-style approach.
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Evening sessions will explore deeper aspects of the practice, refining Asana, Mudra, and Pranayama, and supporting the development of a personal path within the method.
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Daily Schedule
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9:00 Mysore-style self-practice
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10:30 Pranayama
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18:00 Analysis & building an individual practice
Exploration of the philosophical foundation of yoga
Program Information
The Mysore method, known to Ashtanga Vinyasa practitioners, will be approached gently and thoroughly, with attention to detail, mindful repetition, and the natural rhythm of breath.
Pranayama sessions will lay a foundation for a daily breath practice. For those already engaged in Pranayama, we will deepen further into the experience.
The evening sessions will explore fundamental elements of the method using Asana as a gateway to insight: gaze (drishti), breath flow and sound, steadiness and comfort (sthira-sukha), and personalized variations. These sessions will enrich and support the established morning practice.
After a short break, we will reflect on the philosophical roots of Yoga, through selected sutras, articles, or open discussions based on personal experiences and questions.
The seminar will conclude on Saturday at 8:00 AM with a guided class.
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​​Seminar Essence
Throughout the week, we will explore many levels of yogic practice, keeping in mind that the method should adapt to the practitioner — not the other way around.
This course is designed for anyone wishing to deepen their understanding and experience of the inner dimensions of yoga.​​
Seminar Duration
Monday to Saturday
We begin on Monday at 8:00 AM and conclude after the morning session on Saturday.