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!

New Guided Class

Friday Flow @ 6pm with Afnan

60 Hour Yin Yoga Teacher Training with Imad Khaddaj

Fall 2025 training dates coming soon!

Current course is full.

This training offers a unique blend of Yin Yoga, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), and healing practices. Whether you’re a yoga teacher looking to expand your knowledge or a student interested in exploring the deeper dimensions of Yin Yoga, this course provides an essential toolkit for physical, energetic, and emotional healing.

For Newcomers + Seasoned Yogis

Upcoming Events

Intro to Astanga Yoga

with Rena

Sunday March 30 and April 6, from 11.30-1.30pm

An exploration of the fundamentals of Astanga Vinyasa Yoga. This 4-hour course will provide you with essential information to help you delve into this dynamic practice in a safe and accessible way, with a focus on breath and postural alignment. Includes two free classes after the course has finished.

Coming soon: Power of Push Part II

with Darr

Find out more about how to tap into the transformative power of the push in your yoga practice. Following on from Darr’s popular first workshop, this second session will give you even more strategies to help you align, strengthen, and create space in all of your yoga movements. Dates for this workshop coming soon.

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

A warm and welcoming place to get to know a beautiful practice. Teachers that truly care about you, challenge you and laugh with you when a pose falls apart. What more could you ask for!"

"Wonderful place for more traditional ashtanga yoga theory and practice!"

“More than a school for all yogis to learn and grow, AYO holds the energy of a spiritual space and a great school for Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga."