Seated Asanas: A Somatic Exploration for Ashtanga & Vinyasa

About this event

This workshop is part of a three-session journey through the Ashtanga Primary Series, explored through movement, breath and somatic awareness.

Many of its seated asanas—including forward folds and twists—are also familiar from Vinyasa Yoga. By slowing down and exploring them individually, Vinyasa and Ashtanga practitioners can deepen their understanding of breathing, alignment and the relationships between postures.

No previous experience of Ashtanga or knowledge of the sequence is required. Each workshop can be attended independently and is open to Ashtanga and Vinyasa practitioners of all levels.

Session 2 — Seated Asanas: Returning to the Body
What does purification mean within Ashtanga Yoga? Why does the sequence traditionally begin on the right side? And how can we adapt the practice to our individual anatomy, physiological differences and changing needs—including the different phases of hormonal and menstrual cycles?

After revisiting the foundations of the Standing Sequence, we move into the Seated Asanas. We slow down to explore forward folds and twists, paying particular attention to the relationship between breath and movement.

Through somatic awareness and individual variations, you will be invited to recognise your body’s signals, release unnecessary effort and investigate how each posture can support rather than override your natural rhythms.

We then transition gently into selected closing postures and finish with 15 minutes for questions and shared reflection.

Explore the complete series
- 13 December 2026 — Standing Asanas: Finding Our Foundations
- 24 January 2027 — Seated Asanas: Returning to the Body
- 14 February 2027 — Closing Sequence: Integration

Join one, two or all three workshops. Each session offers a complete exploration, while attending the full series provides a progressive journey through the foundations of the Ashtanga Primary Series.

Discover the full series and meet your teacher:
https://sites.google.com/view/yoga-with-marta/home-page

Join the Full Journey
Would you like to explore the complete Ashtanga Primary Sequence across all three workshops?
Book the Full Series Pass for €105 and save €30 compared with three full-price tickets. The pass includes the workshops on 13 December, 24 January and 14 February.
Only 5 Full Series Passes available, follow the link: https://hipsy.nl/shop/266641-ashtanga-yoga-a-somatic-exploration-full-series-3-sessions