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We are a home for practitioners of ashtanga yoga, an academy for students of yoga, and a support network for teachers of yoga.
Functional Ashtanga Yoga Academy
Over 40+ online courses covering: functional movement, meditation, and mindset.
On-Demand Studio Classes
Pre-recorded classes for all levels: foundations, workshops, and mediations.
Live Posture Clinics
Live classes to deep dive into the exploration of yoga poses. Full of skills, drills, and functional range conditioning principles.
Discussion Forums
a place to meet and connect with other practitioners
Mysore Style Ashtanga Yoga
Receive instruction and assistance while working at your own pace.
Daily Self Practice Group
practice in community, in your own way, at your own time.
Work with an Authorized Ashtanga Yoga Teacher
Our founder, Michael Joel Hall is a level 2 authorized Ashtanga Yoga teacher.
1-on-1 Coaching
Book time in 15, 30, and hour long sessions!
Group Trainings
Courses taught start to finish with regular check-ins for those that like to learn in a more structured
Hello, hello, hello! Its that time of year again: resolution season. When you work in spiritual communities, gymnasiums, and/or wellness centers, you can’t miss it.
Well hello, hello, hello Yogis! Michael Joel Hall here, and this week we have an incredible opportunity to begin again. I *so* hope you’ll take
This practice includes: 3 Surya Namaskar A, 2 Surya Namaskar B, Standing Postures (including a bind in Parsvakonasana A & B), Janu Sirsasana A +
Axials and Isometric Movement Pathways
250 Hour Foundations Course
Deepen your understanding of the yoga humanities, human anatomy and movement, and developing a life-long practice.
500 Hour Functional Ashtanga Yoga Training
Prepare yourself for the real world by learning how to take yourself into a training mode for personal and professional development.
700 Hour Apprenticeship
Learning how to teach yoga requires a deep commitment to personal practice, an understanding of the history and scope of practice, and real vocational training.
This is where you get that support.
Ashtanga Yoga is a highly effective system of yoga originating in Mysore, India. It's straightforward design and emphasis on skill competency allows for individual development not often found in commercial yoga.
The straightforward nature of the sequence makes it easy to adapt for your own needs: whether it be preha, rehab, or training.
Practitioners learn the easy-to-follow sequenceWe teach practitioners the sequence to create and manage a sequence designed specifically for them
Functional Range Conditioning (FRC®) utilizes the latest advancements in scientific knowledge, combined with tried and tested training methods to increase ones active, useable ranges of motion by simultaneously improving articular mobility, strength/resilience, and neurological control. In essence, this invaluable, and innovative training system improves the ability to control, and move ones own body.
On top of our pre-recorded studio-style class videos, we also offer monthly posture clinics on rotating posture categories.
We offer a flipped classroom mode for teaching Ashtanga Yoga and Functional Movementl that is learner-focused.
Instead of teaching everyone the same thing at the same time, we leverage pre-recorded classes, tutorials, and readings. These self-paced courses encourage competeny and autonomy.
The flipped classroom/mastery model isn't new. It's how Ashtanga yoga was originally taught-- and its how we continue to teach it today.
Practitioners are responsibile for memorizing a sequence so that they can practice autonomously. With that foundation, students can come into a space and practice at their own pace and in their own way, receiving assistance and feedback from an expert teacher.
One big advantage of a physical space is community– you get to see your friends!
At Functional Ashtanga, we have a social sharing environment that lets you share your wins, lament the struggles, and meet new people– all with ease.
One of the key elements in developing a meaningful relationship with practice is community– and we want you to join.
Our studio model is built to support you.
Become the most competent and confident practitioner you can be.
Now you have a place to find answers and ask questions.
The Monthly membership is design
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Want more? Get a membership to our monthly mentorship miniseries– a new topic each month, an exclusive forum for members, and a live Q & A.
