Closing Asanas: A Somatic Exploration for Ashtanga & Vinyasa

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

Many elements of the Closing Sequence—including backbends, inversions and restorative postures—are also familiar from Vinyasa Yoga. By slowing down and exploring them individually, Vinyasa and Ashtanga practitioners can develop greater confidence, understand their purpose and discover how to approach them with awareness rather than force.

No previous experience of Ashtanga or knowledge of the sequence is required. Options, props and individual adaptations will be offered throughout. Each workshop can be attended independently and is open to Ashtanga and Vinyasa practitioners of all levels.

Session 3 — Closing Sequence: Integration
We begin with a guided and adaptable practice of the Primary Series up to Navasana, bringing together movement, breath and somatic awareness. This provides an opportunity to experience how the standing and seated postures connect within the wider structure of the sequence.

We then slow down to investigate the Closing Sequence. Accessible inversions and closing postures will be explored with props, progressive options and individual adaptations.

Rather than striving to achieve a particular shape, you will be invited to notice how breath, balance and coordinated movement can support each posture. We will explore how to remain attentive to the body’s signals while developing stability, confidence and ease.

We conclude with the traditional Closing Mantra, a brief reflection on the complementary roles of Mysore-style and guided practice, and 15 minutes for questions and shared experiences.

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.

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