Fees

Unlimited Monthly Fee..............................$180.00

(However upon request we do have a sliding scale option beginning at $150.00. The additional amount will be waived through work study. For more information regarding work study email david@davidgarrigues.com)

10 Class Punch Card.................................$125.00

Drop in Fee...............................................$18.00

Visiting Student One Week Pass................$70.00

Housing for visiting students:

1) Contact david@davidgarrigues.com for possible housing with an A.Y.S student.

2) There is also a clean, convenient and inexpensive hostel walking distance from the shala called, Apple Hostels (click here).)

 

New Year's Second Series Workshop........$175.00

Join David for his Second Series New Year's workshop at A.Y.S. Learn more details about the workshop. (click here)

 

 

Ashtanga Practice Policies

These policies are guidelines meant to help all of us deepen our study of Ashtanga yoga. There are always exceptions to the rules and you can communicate with me about any extenuating circumstances that may exist for you with regard to any of the below. The teacher/student relationship that we develop depends on communication and trust, so please whenever necessary, email me or arrange a time to talk in person.

Please maintain silence inside the room during practice times (except when interacting with the teacher about matters relevant to your practice).

Stick to the series you are working on and the postures you have been given and refrain from mixing postures and sequences from other styles when in the room. Learn the method as it is taught and discover its potency.

Make a real commitment to your yoga practice and the learning exchange that will happen between us. Understand that our time together may be short or long, in either case we must work together NOW with energy and fire so that when we do part, you will know what the Ashtanga method is and how to practice effectively.

Realize that authentic Yoga study is at once challenging and subtle, but also ultimately effortless. Be willing to spend time during practice and at other times of the day reflecting on your self, your thoughts, memories, emotions, dreams, and yearnings with aims of dropping your efforts and simply receiving insights that bring personal change and realization.

Here's a partial list of things to consider in order to optimize the possibilities for progress and growth in your practice:

Remember your practice is yours, guidance is essential and yet ultimately you must chart your spiritual course; you are the best one to decide how to go within and draw forth your wisdom.

Bhakti is Best

Be ready

Practice seriously and enthusiastically

Be well rested

Practice with an empty belly

Practice is meditation and movement combined

Place importance on understanding the connection between the vinyasa positions and the breathing patterns

Refrain from alcohol, drugs, tobacco and late night meals.

Consider observing and possibly making significant changes to your diet including reducing or eliminating meat, animal products and sugar.