CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
props, blocks, straps, modifications and hands-on assists are available for students to find accessibility in our practice
mysore
weekday mornings 6:30-9am; monday-thursday evenings 5-6:30pm You may arrive as early as 5:30am and practice until 9:30am. You may practice in the evenings until 7pm. The Mysore method of teaching is the traditional method for learning the Ashtanga yoga practice as taught in Mysore, India. Each student is taught the Ashtanga Series one-on-one by a highly-trained teacher in a group setting. Modifications and assists are offered. The student builds a solid self-practice.
new-to-mysore
weekdays 7am You will work one-on-one with a teacher to learn the Ashtanga Yoga or Black Lotus Yoga sequence. Your practice will take about 45 minutes.
intro to ashtanga
saturdays 10:45-11:30am If you haven’t tried Ashtanga Yoga before, this class will give you the chance to check out our method. A regular class with a teacher up front teaching the group. Very accessible.
led primary series
sundays 9-10:30am A traditional led class that follows the Sanskrit count. This is a challenging practice and is meant to be experienced after studying in the Mysore setting. In-person and online. Online is FREE.
led half-primary
sundays 5-6pm For students who are working towards or up to navasana in Primary Series. This is a counted practice and teaches you to move on the breath.
pranayama/meditation
saturdays 8-9am We will practice traditional pranayama followed by a guided meditation. In-Person and Online. FREE OF CHARGE.
chanting/philosophy
sundays 8-9am Chant the Yoga Sutras and explore their meaning. Learn Shanti Mantras and well as other devotional chants. Includes topical discussion. In-Person and Online. FREE OF CHARGE.
black lotus vinyasa
saturdays 9-10:30am A new system created by Ty Landrum. No experience necessary. Multi-level. In person and online. Online is FREE.
neural flow yoga w/leticia padmasri
tuesdays 11:00am-12:00pm $14 Pay teacher directly after class. In this class, we'll unlock a profound understanding of our bodies, refining the communication between our brain and our musculoskeletal system. Each session dives deep into either a specific body part or a Yoga posture. By enhancing this vital brain-body dialogue, you'll gain greater strength, mobility, balance, and coordination, experiencing increased ease and confidence in everyday movement.
classical hatha yoga w/leticia padmasri
thursdays 11:00am-12:00pm $14 Pay teacher directly after class. In this class, we will immerse ourselves in the authentic heart of Hatha Yoga – a soulful and complete practice infused with timeless Ayurveda principles and Yoga philosophy. Includes Yoga asanas, Yoga nidra, pranayama, and meditation, guiding you toward profound stillness and inner harmony. It invites those with some yoga experience to explore beyond the physical, deepening their awareness and unlocking a richer sense of embodied wisdom and conscious evolution.
easy does it w/marla cantor
mondays 10:30am-11:30am This class is good for those with some yoga experience looking for a casual hatha class. This class will focus on deep stretching, mobility, balance and strength. Contact Marla for registration and information. YogaSparksCville@gmail.com or 434-249-1968. Pay teacher directly.
sunday deep unwind w/marla cantor
1st sundays 6:30-7:45pm Unwind with deep, intentional rest designed to soothe your mind and reset your nervous system. In this restorative yoga practice, fully supported by props like bolsters and blankets, you’ll hold gentle postures passively without strain or active exertion. Experience the effortless state of being. $18 Pay teacher directly.
prenatal yoga with sara zia
sundays 11:30am-12:45pm Pregnancy and new parenthood is a time full of physical, emotional and spiritual growth. This yoga practice is designed to bring people in the childbearing year into community with other mothers and into connection with their birthing bodies and their babies. Prenatal yoga alleviates common pregnancy discomforts, promotes relaxation and helps to prepare the body, mind and spirit for childbirth. Though this class is designed for expectant mothers, we welcome new moms and their babies 6 weeks postpartum. $12 per class, 10-Class Card for $110.
private yoga w/Carroll Ann OR Liam
You will receive external and subtle-body alignment. In this one-on-one class, you will have our full attention and a class tailored to your needs. An amazing way to revitalize your practice! $40 per hour. Please email us to inquire - ashtangayogacville@gmail.com.
mysore apprenticeship
If you have studied with us regularly for 6 months and have received a 200HR Yoga Teacher Training from the Ivy Yoga School or another classical yoga school, you may be interested in our Apprentice Program. This continuing education will teach you to assist the main teacher in a Mysore class. The 3-month course will mentor you in giving hands-on assists to students and teach you how to modify poses for students as appropriate. Regular participation in our Mysore Program + one class per week assisting in the Mysore room is required for the course. Please contact Carroll Ann to apply.