Welcome to

Astanga Yoga Ottawa

"A truly transformational practice."

Confidently explore yoga, breath and movement in depth

Guided by experienced instructors, you’ll develop strength, flexibility and breath awareness while exploring the Ashtanga Vinyasa method in a supportive community. 

For more than a decade, we have been Ottawa’s studio for Astanga Vinyasa Yoga. Start with an intro month and get to know our teachers!

200 Hour
Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training

Led by Mike, Janice and Ally, with special guests

Starts Oct 18, 2025

This course offers a rare opportunity to transform your own personal yoga practice, get grounded in the philosophical roots of the yoga tradition, and discover your own unique approach to teaching others.

For Newcomers + Seasoned Yogis

Upcoming Events

Handstand Mini Course

with Darr

April 12 and April 26, Noon-1:15pm

This 2-session course is designed to give you the tools to build a solid handstand practice—whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to refine your alignment and endurance.  Includes body preparation for safe and effective handstand training; strength, mobility, and skill-building drills; techniques to find your best handstand alignment; short, effective home practice routines. You can attend both sessions or just a single session.

Sirsasana:
Headstand Essentials

with Anastasiya

Sunday May 4, from 11 am- 1 pm

Build a strong foundation to master your headstand in this workshop designed to support your practice of both Sirsasana A & B (tripod headstand). Whether you’re new to going upside down or looking to refine your technique, this session will help you feel stronger and more confident in your inversions. You’ll learn the key alignment principles, explore foundational drills, and walk away at ease in your headstand practice.

how we teach

Class styles

Flow Classes

Astanga Flow classes are all-levels. You’ll be talked through the Sun Salutations (warm-ups), followed by the Standing Series and some Seated Postures. Our teachers take creative liberties with adapting the practice to the group, often including some backbends from Second Series. The Finishing Series is usually presented with modifications.

Mysore Style

Mysore classes take their name from how this practice was taught at the Astanga Yoga Research Institute in Mysore, India. Students start with the fundamentals at their own pace, while the teacher helps them memorize new sequences and develop helpful movement patterns. You don’t have to be flexible or know what you’re doing – just come as you are!

Testimonials

Uncover your full potential in a supportive yoga community.