A.Y.S Teachers

David Garrigues

David Garrigues is the director of the Ashtanga Yoga School of Philadelphia. He is one of a few teachers in the US certified to teach Ashtanga Yoga by Yoga Master Sri K Pattabhi Jois. As an Ashtanga Ambassador he bases his teachings on the idea that 'Anyone can take practice.' said by Sri K Pattabhi Jois. He is dedicated to sharing the beauty and soul of Ashtanga Yoga with everyone.

David's mission is to be part of an ever wider circle of people who are dedicated to exploring the living, contemporary, lineage of Ashtanga Yoga. He wants to join with enthusiastic people who are open and committed to learning and applying the teachings in ways that promote physical, psychological, and spiritual growth in themselves and others.

He teaches workshops featuring Mysore intensives and in-depth studies around the US and abroad. He has written and recorded two Kirtan cd's and has a two disc dvd on Ashtanga Yoga: A Primary Series Guide. David's bimonthly blog, which is steadfastly committed to his mission, uses both video and written articles, to inspire both the beginner and the advanced practitioner to progress in practice. Soon he will be releasing a new Kirtan album and coming out with a dvd on Ashtanga Breathing.

Visit David's blog that investigates the essentials of Ashtanga such as asana, pranayama, theory, and other great resources to further develop your practice. (click here)

Sarah Durney

Sarah Durney has been studying and practicing Ashtanga yoga since 2000. Since then, she has continued her ashtanga studies with Nancy Gilgoff, Christine Hoar and David Garrigues; she has also studied at the Ashtanga Yoga Research Institute with R. Sharath and Pattabhi Jois. Sarah has moved to Philadelphia to learn and practice under her teacher, David Garrigues.

Sarah is committed and dedicated to assisting and teaching Mysore style of practice at Ashtanga Yoga School Philadelphia. Most recently she has lived in Boise, Idaho where she worked in the Boise School District and owned and operated Ashtanga Yoga Boise. She loves practicing and teaching ashtanga because she believes the practice keeps her vital and healthy, strong and compassionate.

When David is traveling Sarah teaches the Mysore class, as well, as the Beginner Mysore Course.

Visit Sarah's blog about learning third series and cooking her way into the practice. (click here)

 

 

Watch an Ashtanga music video starring Sarah!