Weekend Yoga Workshop with Adam Keen

Authorised Level 2 by Sharath Jois, Adam Keen has been practicing Ashtanga since 1999 and teaching since 2004, running a Mysore program in London for over 10 years.

He is committed to a traditional style of teaching and renowned for his dedication to making Ashtanga Yoga accessible to all levels, breaking down and explaining complex concepts in a clear, digestible way.

After last year’s success at the Ashtanga Yoga Centre of Melbourne, we will be welcoming Adam once again, with a comprehensive workshop on a practical approach to Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga.

Covering Breath, Mysore Practice, Led Practice, a masterclass on injury prevention, an Arm Balancing workshop and a deep dive into the Bhagavad Gita, you can choose to spend a whole weekend with Adam from January 17th to January 19th, or you can pick and choose individual days/sessions.

📅 Schedule

Friday 17th January

👉🏽 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM: Breathing Basics - The diaphragm is key in yoga. Learn how to harness its power and utilize this 'muscle of the soul'. No yoga clothes required but dress comfortably.

Saturday 18th January

👉🏽 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM: Ashtanga Assisted Self-Practice (Group 1) - A self-practice class with verbal instruction and light physical assistance in the traditional Ashtanga yoga sequence (limited to 20 students).*

👉🏽 9:45 AM - 11:15 AM: Ashtanga Assisted Self-Practice (Group 2) - A self-practice class with verbal instruction and light physical assistance in the traditional Ashtanga yoga sequence (limited to 20 students).*

👉🏽 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM: Common Injuries, How to Prevent and Manage Them - Learn about common yoga injuries, how to protect yourself, and how to modify your practice for rehabilitation.

👉🏽 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM: Evolution of Mysore Yoga - Discover the fascinating history of how Ashtanga yoga has evolved over the past 50 years.

Sunday 19th January

👉🏽 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM: Led Primary with Instruction - A unique led class featuring the vinyasa count and fundamental cues for each posture in the Primary series, with options and variations for all levels

👉🏽  10:30 AM - 12:00 PM: Arm Balances - Build up from the basics to more advanced arm balances with essential techniques and modifications for all levels.

👉🏽 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM: The Bhagavad Gita and Real-Life Choices, Q&A Session - Explore this fundamental yoga text and its relevance to everyday choices, followed by a Q&A session.

* For the Saturday morning Mysore class, students will be grouped into two. We will try to accommodate for everyone's preferences as best as we can. Please let us know your preferred slot once you have purchased your tickets.

About our Studio

Born out of the bonds of close friendships and dedication to our traditional practice, the Ashtanga Yoga Centre offers a warm and inviting home for all of our students, whether new or established in the lineage.

Our Shala is a beautiful and serene space, used by Yogis several times a day, and humming with their energy long after they've left.

With three practice studios, honeyed real wood floors and high ceilings, we host a wide variety of classes, workshops, community and social events. Huge windows spill natural light into the main studio, making it a creative, reflective and energising space.

A communal kitchen infused with the aroma of home-brewed Chai tea has become a fond memory for Yogis around the globe as a place to share stories and experiences after practice.

Our generous space also includes changing facilities with toilets and showers, and mat storage facilities for our regular members. Visiting students can borrow practice mats, Yoga blankets, straps, blocks and bolsters to assist in their class.