Ashtanga Yoga Primary Series Workshops

Ashtanga Yoga Primary Series in-depth course

with Eskil Schilling, SYC Level II Authorized Teacher

~ Transform Your Ashtanga Yoga Journey ~
Deepen Your Practice, Gain Clarity, and Cultivate Awareness

A focused, intentional, and calm practice begins with clarity about what to do. When your purpose is clear and your awareness is focused, your practice will become more accessible and rewarding for your body and mind.

Our Primary Series in-depth course is designed to provide you with direction and a deeper understanding of each pose, along with the foundational principles that support the entire Ashtanga practice.

The course will cover the correct vinyasas, breathing techniques and movements that are essential for each pose, as well as the transitions between them. We will explore how to harmonize your movements with your breath and awareness, and we will also cover specific approaches, positions, and variations for each pose within the series.

You will leave with a renewed sense of purpose and intention, deeper self-connection, and a more comprehensive understanding of Ashtanga yoga, allowing you to further tap into the numerous benefits it offers.

The course welcomes everyone, from beginners to seasoned practitioners, as well as yoga teachers — anyone seeking to deepen their knowledge and enhance their practice of the exceptional Ashtanga yoga method.

The course consists of 10 individual modules following the primary series sequence of poses. You can take the classes in succession, or choose those which appeal to you.

All modules include:

In-depth technical, structural and methodological instruction to the poses.
The correct vinyasa count, breathing technic, and walk through the corresponding movements.
The correct vinyasa counts, breathing techniques, and walk-throughs of the corresponding movements in each asana.
Adjustments and assistance in the poses.
How to modify and adapt, in relation to different body types and conditions, like injury.
Chanting of Sanskrit names and counting.
Relevant yoga philosophy as well as questions and answers.

Course Schedule:

Saturday, January 18
12.30 - 15.30

Module 1 Astanga Fundamentals

In this module we take a deep dive into the core elements that provide the framework for the experience of the Astanga practice - breath, bandha, dhristhi and Asana. Everything that makes it distinct and a deep, inner practice.

This fundamental way to be mindful and move, that incorporates the timeless wisdom and methodology of yoga, into a psychical practice, is what makes the practice so unique and intense.

The module is a blend of theory and practice and is recommended for anyone interested in going into the inner core of Astanga yoga, and find focus, easy pace and depth in their practice and thus have an actual experience of yoga.

Keywords: Vinyasa, breath, focus, introverted, awareness, consciousness, meditation, core, pelvic, diaphragm, opening, synchronizing, expanding, grounding, deepening, coordinated, concentration, relaxation, moving, stabilizing, reaching, extending, letting go, push, pull, relax, maintain stability, ease into, Patanjali Yoga Sutras.

Sunday, January 19
12.00 - 15.00

Module 2 Sun-Salutation – move with the breath

Sun salutation A has 6 poses and 9 vinyasas; sun salutation B has 8 poses and 17 vinyasas. These poses, and the way to get into and out of them, are at the core of the Ashtanga practice. But how should we link the poses and movements with the breath so that it flows in an effortless way, and what are the specifics of the different poses?

In this module, we will work systematically through the movements in Sun Salutations. We will look at the details of the different poses, practice synchronizing breath and movement, and methods to link the sequences together, so that flow and ease arise in the practice.

Keywords: Flow, focus, slow, speed, breath, detailing, alignment, setup, execution, deepening, relaxation, move on.

Content:

Suryanamaskar, Sun salutation, in-depth study

Saturday, January 25
12.30 - 15.30

Module 3 Standing poses, part 1.

In these two modules we explore standing with grace, balance and strength.

In the Ashtanga yoga practice the standing poses are the foundation of the practice that builds strength, balance and stability. In these poses you learn to balance, find core strength and connect to the ground while reaching, stretching and twisting the body. We look at ways of finding ease, comfort and stability while connection to the ground using good positioning technique, breath and bandhas.

The strength from the practice comes with time. As with any discipline, steadfast effort and enthusiasm help to move us on the path. Keeping in mind that the physicality of this practice opens doors for strengthening a positive and encouraging self-dialogue, and our ability to observe and witness our mind.

Tags: Stability, strength, balance, anchoring, intention, coordination, pause, setup, go, bidirectional, opening, stability, introverted, ease, spirals.

Content:

Padangusthasana
Padahastasana
Uttihita Trikonasana A og B
Uttihita Parsvakonasana A og B
Prasarita Padottanasana A, B, C og D
Parsvottanasana

Sunday, January 26
12.00 - 15.00

Module 4 Standing poses, part 2.

Content:

Utthita Hasta Padangustasana
Ardha Baddha Padmottanasana
Utkatasana
Virabhadrasasana A og B

Saturday, February 1
11.15 - 14.15

Module 5 Seated poses and transitions, part 1.

Content:

Paschimottanasana A, C or D
Purvottanasana
Ardha Baddha Padma Paschimottanasana
Triang Mukhaikapada Paschimottanasana

Saturday, March 1
12.30 - 15.30

Module 6 Seated poses and transitions, part 2.

Content:

Janu Sirsasana A, B, C
Marichyasana A, B, C og D
Navasana

Sunday, March 2
12.00 - 15.00

Module 7 Seated poses and transitions, part 3.

Content:

Bhujapidasana
Bakasana
Kurmasana
Supta Kurmasana
Garbaha Pindasana
Kukkutasana

Saturday, March 8
12.30 - 15.30

Module 8 Seated poses and transitions, part 4.

Content:

Baddha Konasana
Upavistha Konasana
Supta Konasana
Supta Padagusthasana
Ubhaya Padagusthasana
Urdhva Mukha Paschimottanasana
Setu Bandhasana

Sunday, March 9
12.00 - 15.00

Module 9 Finishing poses and transitions, part 1.

The finishing sequence rounds off the practice. It includes the “king” and “queen” of the yoga poses, and is considered to be the main therapeutic and restorative sequence of the entire practice.

In these two modules we take a closer look on what does all that mean, and explore how to gain maximum benefit from the most important sequence in the practice.

Content:

Urdhva Dhanurasana
Paschimottanasana
Sarvangasana
Halasana
Karnapidasanav
Urdhva Padmasana
Pindasana
Matsyasana
Uttana Padasana

Saturday, March 15
12.30 - 15.30

Module 10 Finishing poses and transitions, part 2.

Content:

Sirsasana
Baddha Padmasana
Yoga Mudra
Padmasana
Utplutihi
Nadi Shodhana Pranayama
Relaxation
And what comes next?

Price signup

The in-depth course consists of ten individual modules following the primary series sequence of poses. You can take them in succession, or choose those which appeal to you. Choose below, the entire course or individual modules. You can also book in your members profile here.

Whole course 10 modules, 30 hours. January 18 to March 15, 2025.

All 10 Modules*

DKK 4250

*Note! The Ashtanga Primary Series in-depth course will be repeated later, so if you cannot attend a module, you can use your payment to attend any missing modules in the next course.

Module 1. Astanga Fundamentals. Saturday January 18.

Module 1

DKK 525

Module 2. Sun-Salutation – move with the breath. Sunday, January 19.

Module 2

DKK 525

Module 3. Standing with grace, balance and strength. Part 1. Saturday January 25.

Module 3

DKK 525

Module 4. Standing with grace, balance and strength. Part 2. Sunday January 26.

Module 4

DKK 525

Module 5. Seated poses and transitions. Part 1. Saturday February 1.

Module 5

DKK 525

Module 6. Seated poses and transitions. Part 2. Saturday March 1.

Module 6

DKK 525

Module 7. Seated poses and transitions. Part 3. Sunday March 2.

Module 7

DKK 525

Module 8. Seated poses and transitions. Part 4. Saturday March 8.

Module 8

DKK 525

Module 9. Finishing poses and transitions. Part 1. Sunday March 9.

Module 9

DKK 525

Module 10. Finishing poses and transitions. Part 2. Saturday March 15.

Module 10

DKK 525

Eskil Schilling
SYC Authorized Level II teacher

Eskil is dedicated to teaching the astanga yoga tradition from SYC Sharath Yoga Center in Mysore (formerly K. Pattabhi Jois Ashtanga Yoga Institute - KPJAYI), which he has cultivated with great passion continuously since 1999. He started his spiritual journey in 1990 practicing daily meditation, pranayama, japa and hatha yoga, and intense studies of Indian mysticism and yoga philosophy. He taught Ashanga first time in 2006 and has since 2011 annually traveled to Mysore, India, on month-long stays, to immerse himself in his yoga practice under the guidance of his teacher Paramguru (lineage holder) Sharath Jois. He is a authorized level 2 teacher from the Institute in Mysore. Together with his good friend and astanga enthusiast Robin Arnold, he opened the Astanga Yoga Studio in 2009, where he teaches daily Mysore classes for diligent practitioners of astanga yoga.