One misconception surrounding the practice of yoga is that flexibility is a prerequisite. It is important to respect our body's limitations-flexibility will come about naturally as long as you stick with it. Through each pose and movement, you will feel tensions subside and stress fade away. This is what is important, not the ease in which you can touch your toes.

We invite you to experience our yoga classes with an open mind. Our philosophy is simple and our process uncomplicated- you won't be asked to learn Sanskrit or chant, nor will we make you feel like you are in a boot camp. We provide an atmosphere of respect, safety, and support, and our goal is to encourage our students to challenge themselves toward achieving better physical and emotional health and wellness through their yoga practice.

Ashtanga Yoga "The Practice Manual" by David Swenson
This is the most user-friendly yoga book available! It contains the entire Primary and Intermediate series of Ashtanga Yoga with three options for every asana. It is spiral bound to easily remain open while practicing. It contains over 650 photos with clear instructions and commentary.