WELCOME TO ASHTANGA YOGA OUTER BANKS

Ashtanga Yoga Outer Banks is dedicated to the practice of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga taught in the tradition of Sri K. Pattabhi Jois of the Krishnamacharya Lineage.

Mysore Classes

Our teachers work one on one with every student in the group to facilitate and support the continuation and progression of the student’s personal practice. 

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Beach Yoga Classes

Join our multi-level Vinyasa Yoga class held on the beach at the Clark Street Beach Access in Kill Devil Hills.

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Private Yoga Classes

Customize your own Yoga or Fitness Class at your desired location and time.

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Led Primary Series

Would you like to learn the traditional and sacred Vinyasa sequence?  This is the sequence that has given birth to all Vinyasa systems.

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What is Ashtanga Yoga?

The term Astanga refers to the eight limbs of yoga, which are described in Patañjali’s Yoga Sūtras. They provide a practical way of living happily in the world while gradually moving one’s consciousness inward. -Nicholai Bachman

Yama

social ethics “restraints”

Asana

posture, sitting

Pratyahara

 internalization of the senses, “drawing back”

Dhyana

maintaining a focus, meditation

Niyama

personal ethics “internal restraints”

Pranayama

breath regulation

Dharana

focus, concentration

Samadhi

complete absorption

Yama

social ethics “restraints”

Niyama

personal ethics “internal restraints”

Asana

posture, sitting

Pranayama

breath regulation

Pratyahara

 internalization of the senses, “drawing back”

Dharana

focus, concentration

Dhyana

maintaining a focus, meditation

Samadhi

complete absorption

Upcoming Events

Mysore (All levels)

  • Sep 23, 2021
  • 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Private Residence

The traditional method of learning Ashtanga Yoga. Students are instructed on an individual basis to..

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Pranayama (Breathing Practice)

  • Sep 29, 2021
  • 6:45 AM - 7:30 AM
  • Zoom Only

Led through the Traditional Ashtanga Yoga Pranayama sequence.   This class is available..

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