As we announced a few short months ago, we’ve been filming Ashtanga classes with Jodi Blumstein at the YogaGlo studio for several weeks and the day that many of you have asked for is now here – Ashtanga classes are now online!

The first three classes of Jodi’s are:

• Intro to Ashtanga Yoga – In this 90- minute class, Jodi Blumstein will introduce the fundamental aspects of this ancient practice. Breath, Drishti, Bandhas and Vinyasa.
• Half Primary Series – This 90-minute class will lead you through what is commonly called half of the Primary Series of Ashtanga Yoga, although it is a bit more than half. This is considered a strong practice and a good place for new and enthusiastic students of this practice.
• Full Primary Series – The Full Primary Series of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga is also called Yoga Chikitsa, or yogic cleansing program. Utilizing Breath, Bandhas and Drishti, students are led through a continuous Vinyasa series that cleanses and detoxifies the body while creating strength and flexibility. This is a strong practice and is not recommended as a starting point.

New to Ashtanga but want to learn more? We’ve also launched an entire series of foundational classes in our Beginner Center for you to get acquainted with Ashtanga and begin working towards taking a full online class.

Jodi has been practicing Ashtanga yoga for 17 years. From 1999 to 2005 she was the director of Priya Yoga – the first Ashtanga/vinyasa yoga school in Chicago. Jodi sees the Ashtanga practice as a highly transformative experience; it is physical exercise to keep the body clean, it is mental exercise to keep the mind sharp, and it is a tool for waking up to who we truly are, beyond name and form. Jodi has the unique ability to work with students of all levels, ages, and physical ability and to guide them towards establishing a consistent, daily practice to improve health on all levels. She encourages students to explore the unknown both on and off the mat and not to take anything too seriously. She has helped thousands of students begin their journey in this practice, and she holds the space for many communities to build thriving Ashtanga yoga programs. Currently, Jodi is living in Los Angeles where she teaches the Mysore program for Yoga Works at the Center for Yoga near Hollywood.

Join us in exploring Ashtanga on the site – we’re thrilled to offer you all the classes you’ve asked for so you can practice Ashtanga wherever you are – in your home or on the go!