About Atha Yoga
Yoga Sūtra I.1: Atha yogānuśasanam
Atha is the first word of Patanjali’s Yoga Sūtra and, in many ways, it sums up the whole endeavour. Atha can be translated to mean “now” in English. It is the place where practice - and our whole life - happens.
The Atha Yoga School was established in 2020 as a sanctuary for teachers and students who wish to explore how to be present to their lives as they unfold. At Atha Yoga, we believe that Yoga practice is not tied to a specific idea of how it should look but is instead rooted in asking potent questions. In exploring this atha, everything becomes possible.
Join us for classes, workshops and individualised yoga therapy and mentoring - let’s explore atha together.
“Yoga is relationship.” TKV Desikachar
Pictured here: Students in a weekly class for residents at the Mountainview Home in Meadows, NL.
Individualized Yoga and Mentoring
Traditionally, yoga was taught one-on-one. The transformational work of yoga happens in its most sustainable way if it occurs slowly over time with individualized guidance from an experienced teacher. Atha Yoga School is committed to cultivating this kind of relationship between students and teachers.
We offer yoga therapy to all and yoga mentorship for yoga teachers and others with an established practice. In either case, each student receives a daily practice created together with the teacher after an in-depth discussion about their lifestyle, diet, and goals. After that initial session, you will continue to meet with your teacher for an hour weekly, bi-weekly or monthly, based on your needs. A daily practice might include movement, conscious breathing, visualization, chanting, sūtra study and more. This is the beauty of an individualized practice - there are no “shoulds.” And, because it is based on foundational texts like the Yoga Sūtra and Hatha Yoga Pradīpika, there is an integrity and wisdom behind it that is time-tested and reliable.
A “Free 15” appointment (a short, introductory meeting at no charge) is available to see whether yoga therapy or mentorship is the right option for you.