Join Stasia for a special 4 part look at the Ashtanga Primary Series. Ashtanga is a dynamic form of vinyasa yoga, made up of six series or levels, with a fixed order of postures. Integrating all 8 limbs of yoga, the flowing movements between postures focus on energy and breath. While it can be a very physical practice, it also promotes mental clarity and inner peace.
Throughout this series, Stasia will be breaking down the movements and the flow of the sequence with each class building upon the foundation of the other.
Session 1: What is Ashtanga?
Foundations in each class (breath, movement badha's drihti)
Sun A and B
first 10 standing poses;
transitions 4 seated
transition poses to rest
Session 2: Vinyasa, vinyasa, vinyasa (and why?)
Sun Sals, 1st 12 standing (warm up's)
transitions 9 seated
transitions to rest
Session 3: Cultivation of stamina
Sun Sals, standing (warm up's) (ideally all)
transitions 12 seated
transitions to rest
Session 4: Cultivation of Equanimity; review of sutra 2.46
Sun Sals, entire standing series (warm up's)
transitions through up to 22 seated
transitions to rest
$99/ entire series; 50% off for members
Since this series truly builds on the previous session, attending the series in entirety is strongly recommended. IF you cannot make the entire session, you can drop in for $30 a session. Please make sure you attend the first session if you are choosing this option as it sets the foundation for the rest of the series.
Stasia Comiskey
Stasia is a recent implant to Bluffton! She and her family moved South for warmer weather, surf, and sunshine! She has been teaching yoga in St. Louis since 2010 and has led weekly yoga classes for 14 years. In 2017, she began leading bi-annual Yoga Teacher trainings. She enjoys working with students 1:1 in a private lesson to guide her students to not only find depth, but also to level up to who they can be! Stasia leads workshops and enjoys participating in wellness events in the community. Stasia designs her classes for all levels of athleticism, flexibility and expertise. Her intention is to meet her students where they are, finding inclusiveness and to empower more self-acceptance. A common mantra in Stasia's class is "Just do your best"! or "You are enough"!Her overall goal with her yoga teaching is to shine the "Light of Yoga" in ever-increasing circles. She teaches from her heart and inspires her students to find their most authentic self while building patience and equanimity.