Our new Mysore yoga class is launching at MoreYoga Elephant & Castle every Thursday from 07:30am–10:00am, offering a traditional, self-paced Ashtanga practice with individual teacher guidance throughout. Designed for both beginners and experienced students, this format allows you to move through the sequence at your own rhythm while receiving personalised support to build strength, confidence, and independence over time. But what is Mysore yoga, and how is it different from a typical yoga class?
What Is Mysore Style Yoga
Mysore style yoga is a traditional method of teaching Ashtanga yoga that originated in Mysore, India. Unlike led classes where everyone moves together, students in a Mysore class practice at their own pace while a teacher provides individual guidance, adjustments, and support.
This approach allows each practitioner to progress gradually and safely, making it suitable for both beginners and experienced students.
So when people ask what is Mysore style yoga, the simplest answer is:
A self-paced, teacher-guided approach to Ashtanga yoga that adapts to each individual practitioner.
What Is Mysore Ashtanga Yoga?
Mysore Ashtanga yoga follows the structure of the traditional Ashtanga system while giving students autonomy over their practice. You’ll learn a sequence step-by-step, memorising it over time until it becomes a moving meditation.
In a typical Ashtanga yoga Mysore session, you might:
- Begin with Sun Salutations (Surya Namaskar)
- Move through standing postures
- Continue into seated poses or your assigned sequence
- Finish with closing postures and rest
New Mysore-style Yoga at Elephant & Castle
Join our Mysore-style class at MoreYoga Elephant & Castle, Thursdays from 07:30am–10:00am.
Perfect for all levels, start today with a £1 first month membership. Book via the MoreYoga app for a personal, traditional approach to your practice.
Why Practice Yoga Mysore Style?
Practicing yoga Mysore style offers benefits that are difficult to achieve in standard group classes:
Personalised Learning
You receive one-to-one attention within a group setting, allowing the practice to evolve around your needs, injuries, and goals.
Sustainable Progress
Because you work at your own pace, you develop strength, flexibility, and technique gradually reducing the risk of burnout or injury.
Discipline and Consistency
Mysore practice builds self-responsibility and routine, which are key elements in traditional yoga.
Deeper Mind-Body Connection
Memorising the sequence creates a meditative rhythm that helps you focus inward rather than on external instruction.
Is Mysore Yoga Suitable for Beginners?
Yes absolutely.
A common misconception is that mysore ashtanga yoga is only for advanced practitioners. In reality, beginners often benefit the most because they learn the foundations correctly from the start.
Teachers help new students step-by-step, beginning with simple sequences and gradually adding postures as confidence grows.
What to Expect in a Mysore Class at MoreYoga
Our Mysore sessions are welcoming, supportive, and inclusive.
You can expect:
- Flexible arrival before the class start time
- Guidance whether you’re brand new or experienced
- Individual adjustments and personalised instruction
- A calm, respectful shared practice space
- Freedom to move at your own pace
Students typically begin with Sun Salutations, move through the standing sequence, then continue into their individual practice before finishing with closing postures.
Who Is Mysore Yoga For?
Mysore yoga is ideal if you:
- Want more personalised attention
- Prefer practicing at your own pace
- Are interested in traditional Ashtanga yoga
- Want to build consistency and discipline
- Feel intimidated by fast-paced group classes
- Are working with injuries or specific goals