Ashtanga Vinyasa | Rooted in Practice
with Kate Towers | 2:00 - 4:00 pm | Saturday 17 January 2026 | Price: £30
An Accessible Approach to the Primary Series through the Iyengar Lens
Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga is a dynamic system of postural yoga created by Pattabhi Jois who was a student of Krishnamacharya.
It’s built around set sequences – Primary, Intermediate, Advanced – that link breath and movement in a flowing, focused rhythm. In this session, we’ll explore the Primary Series, starting with Sun Salutations A & B, then moving through standing postures.
But this isn’t a traditional run-through. Instead, we’ll slow things down, hold postures longer than the traditional 5 breaths, and focus on alignment, functional movement, and breath – drawing from the Iyengar method to explore props, structure, and support.
Workshop Content
What to expect:
- Break down postures with time to feel, adjust, and question
- Use props and variations to make the practice work for your body
- Revisit familiar poses with a fresh, intelligent lens
- Stay grounded in breath and rhythm while moving at a thoughtful pace
- Build strength, stability, awareness, and a sense of ease
Benefits of This Workshop:
- Deepen your understanding of the Primary Series in a supportive, non-dogmatic setting
- Improve alignment, body awareness, and postural integrity
- Learn how to find space, modify and adapt postures using props
- Build functional strength and flexibility, especially in foundational poses
- Enhance breath-body connection for a more meditative experience
- Develop a more sustainable Ashtanga practice; for longevity
- Leave feeling clearer, stronger, and more connected – on and off the mat
Whis Is this For?
- Experienced practitioners looking to deepen their understanding and refine technique
- Those new to Ashtanga, curious to explore the method in a more accessible, adaptive format
About Kate Towers
Kate has practiced Ashtanga Yoga for nearly 20 years and taught for 8. Her primary teacher is Joey Miles, whose Iyengar-influenced approach has helped shape her own teaching style—one that values clarity, adaptability, and depth.
Read her full biography HERE.
