patanjali yoga shala
ashtanga daily mysore program in zürich, switzerland
mysore class - how it works
Welcome to our Mysore Ashtanga yoga program based at Patanjali Yoga Shala in Zürich, as taught by Paramaguru R. Sharath Jois. The Shala has been created by Brett Porzio and Kamil Milczarek. Mysore - style practice is a deeply rooted tradition; a personalised approach to practice that emphasizes self-discipline, self-awareness, and respect for the lineage of yoga.
In a Mysore-style setting, each student engages in their practice to the extent suitable for their skill level and experience. The teacher offers individualised guidance, introducing new postures gradually within the traditional sequence as students develop strength, flexibility, focus, and endurance.
Hands-on adjustments are common to refine and support alignment and awareness, and to ultimately foster greater confidence and integration as one comes to gradually surpass perceived limitations.
Both novice and advanced practitioner alike share the practice space, creating an environment where growth and progress occur accordingly to each individual's unique capacity, capabilities and dedication to their practice.
The Ashtanga method advocates for daily practice, excluding Sundays, and Moon Days. Women are cautioned to please observe three days of rest during menses.
ashtanga yoga
Practiced in its correct sequential order, gradually leads the practitioner to rediscover his or her fullest potential on all levels of human consciousness – physical, psychological and spiritual. Through this practice of correct breathing (Ujjayi Pranayama), postures (asanas), and gazing point (dristi), we gain control of the senses and a deep awareness of ourselves. By maintaining this discipline with regularity and devotion, one acquires steadiness of body and mind.
"Ashtanga" literally means eight limbs. They are described by Patanjali as: Yama (abstinences), Niyama (Observances), Asana (Postures), Pranayama (Breath Control), Pratyahara (Sense withdrawal), Dharana (Concentration), Dhyana (Meditation), and Samadhi (Contemplation). These branches support each other.
Asana practice must be established for proper practice of pranayama, and is a key to the development of the yamas and niyamas. Once these four externally oriented limbs are firmly rooted, the last four internally oriented limbs will spontaneously evolve over time.
Click here to read more about Ashtanga yoga method.
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Text's source: K. Pattabhi Jois Ashtanga Yoga Shala
patanjali yoga shala - class timings
Mysore morning program
Monday - Friday: 06:30* - 08:30h**
Starting Monday, May 4th 2026 - Monday - Friday: 06:30* - 10:30h (latest entry 09:00h)***
Full Primary Series led class
Every Saturday: 07:15 - 08:45h
Private classes
To schedule private lessons, please contact me directly.
Sunday & Moon Days**** : no class
Click here to check the prices and to register for the class.
Location:
Patanjali Yoga Shala at Sattva
Ground floor, Erlachstrasse 26, 8003 Zürich, Switzerland
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* Teaching starts at 6:30h, entry possible from 05:45h.
**Teaching finishes at 08:30h. Room remains open until 09:00h
*** Pilot trial late morning program May-June-July
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