Nataraja School of Traditional Yoga Schedule

All Classes require RSVP.   The Schedule may change & evolve monthly  to accommodate new students and ongoing students who want to learn the complete system.   I am no longer teaching at the 500 North Main St. location.   I am now teaching at different venues, mostly in Sebastopol.   Sebastopol classes are at 186 N Main St. Suite #240, Sebastopol -Upstairs in the Basso Building across from Bliss Organic Day Spa.   

New Students are required to attend at least four somewhat consecutive Foundations classes before attending other Yoga Vinyāsa classes.   Although, regular attendance in Foundations is highly recommended (even when attending other classes) as one will get a solid understanding of the system, learn more variations in Tāĺāsana, deeper nuances & subtleties and experience the practice unfold.   A "New" Student is someone new to this particular yogic system whether a beginner or long time yoga practitioner. The system is very distinct from modern practices including other well known vinyāsa/vinyāsa krama practices.  The practices build upon one another within certain parameters following the lineage and correctly maintaining the Sanskrit references.  It can be a bit of a shift for some who have studied many modern influenced approaches.  There is an emphasis on memorizing and regularly practicing Tāĺāsana, specific  purification, prānāyāma & other fundamental practices to set a strong foundation and understand the essence of this particular system.  Note the terms beginning and advanced relating to yoga are relative.  There are so many aspects, practices and nuances of yoga depending on the practice and context.  Tāĺāsana is the foundational sequence and has beginning to advanced variations and levels of practice.   Everyone comes to this practice with different backgrounds - and I find that no one is a complete beginner - this system is not just about putting the body in certain positions - it requires slowing down, mental focus, inner contemplation and dedication to the breath. 

If one has any injuries or health concerns, please contact me to see if it is appropriate to attend the scheduled classes.   Classes are intimate and can be catered to each student with certain modifications, but some group classes may still be unsuitable depending on the situation.  

I also provide private individual & small group sessions for individualized practice and in depth training.

All Classes/Workshops RSVP Only

Sebastopol 186 N Main St Suite #240

Yoga Vinyasa Krama Foundations Intro Workshop 

July TBD

This workshop will provide more of an in-depth understanding of the system for those completely new to the system or those attending the foundations classes.  Learn the nature of the system, the philosophical backdrop, the sutras and Sanskrit concepts it embodies and how to apply it  as a movement & meditative art form, therapy, guiding philosophy & spiritual practice.  Includes Opening Mantras, specific Morning Cleansing Kriyas, Ding Namaskar (Salutation to the Directional Spheres with Breath & Mantra) & Tāĺāsana Krama (Foundational Sequence), Specific Mudra (Energetic Bodily Gestures), Seated Prānāyāma (Yogic Breathing) including Mantra Prānāyāma, Subtle & Contemplative Practices 

2 Wednesdays a Month 7pm- Evening Prānāyāma & Yoga Nidra 

Thursdays 9:30-11am Yoga Vinyāsa/Prānāyāma Foundations (No class 7/10)

Friday 9-10:15 Morning Prānāyāma (No class 7/11)

Saturdays 9:30-11am Yoga Vinyāsa/Prānāyāma Foundations (no Class 7/12) 

2 Sundays a month 9:30-11am - Yoga Vinyāsa/Prānāyāma - location TBD