Welcome the the Philadelphia Ashtanga Yoga shala.
We specialize in teaching Beginner Yoga, Ashtanga Yoga as taught by Sri K. Pattabhi Jois, and Yoga for Fighters.
Phil Migliarese is the director of Balance Studios and has been practicing yoga for over 20 years. Phil was authorized to teach by Sri K. Pattabhi Jois in India in 1998 and is also the founder of ViraMukti Yoga (The Yoga for Fighters System)
How to enroll in our yoga program
There is no ongoing schedule for our ashtanga yoga program. All of our yoga programs run for 8-12 weeks with a re-enroll option 6-8 weeks into the course. All of our courses fill up very quickly so make sure that you join our email list to find out when the next course will begin. We will email you a notification with prices and schedule a few weeks before the course begins.
- Step One: Join our yoga list below
- Step Two: Keep you eye on your inbox. An email will appear 2 weeks before the next course
Ashtanga Yoga Basics
This 8 week course meets twice per week and is limited to 15 people.The Yoga Basics Program is for the first time yoga student and covers the fundamental postures, Breathing Techniques, and focal points of Ashtanga Yoga.
Mysore Style Yoga
All of the Ashtanga yoga classes at Balance Studios are lead in a “Mysore Style”, meaning that they are lead as the classes are lead by Sri K. Pattabhi Jois in Mysore, India. We believe that each student should discover yoga at their own pace with a qualified intructor to guide them. Students practice an organized set of postures, beginning with the primary series called yoga Chikitsa (Yoga therapy). The Primary Series realigns, corrects imbalances, strengthens, lengthens muscles, and harnesses concentration.
Lead Classes
Students will be led through the first series sequence of Ashtanga yoga. This is the class where students practice the entire sequence in group pacing. It includes standing, seated and finishing poses.
What to Expect:
- Personal attention and sensitive adjustments from instructors to guide you deeper into postures.
- To practice one posture at a time in the traditional order.
- To focus on rhythmic breathing called ujjayi, meaning victorious breath.
- To sweat, bring a towel and an open and relaxed attitude.
