Ethos – the yoga.club

We’re a community of people who practice yoga.

Our foundation of practice is Ashtanga Yoga.

We’re a bunch of people from all walks of life, and what we have in common is that we use a system of practice designed to foster an understanding of yoga.

This practice is Ashtanga. It means eight limbs.

Our House Rules

The yoga club is a community of practitioners. These general rules are how we operate and what we expect for continued membership.

Don’t hurt yourself or others.
Be honest with others and yourself.
Respect each other’s stuff.
Try to only take up as much space/energy as you need.
Don’t get too attached to anything– poses, props, mats, teachers, ways of thinking, self limiting beliefs.

Maintain a tidy personal work space, including ones hygiene and attitude.
You’re responsible for your own contentment.
Discipline matters. So does freedom. Take good care.
Self Reflection is essential. So is personal study.
The community’s vibe matters. You help make that vibe.

A Little More

We Teach Yoga

We offer education in yoga practices that are of varied antiquity and focus. What they have in common is that they offer evidenced-based effectiveness across varied desirable outcomes. Things like general well being, pain reduction, stress, athleticism, happiness, etc.

There are a lot of ways to practice yoga, and we try to remain respectful and broad in our mindset, while recognizing Ashtanga as a guiding framework.

Our teachers are practitioners.

Quality Instruction

Each of our teachers are practitioners with specialized skills from extensive training.

As an organization, our diversity makes us stronger. Our strengths and skills are different.

It is important for each of our teachers to be aware of their own scope of practice, and we will respectfully refer out when necessary.

Our aim is to provide education in an ethical and honest way.

Accesible

Ashtanga Yoga is by it’s nature adaptable. Our Mysore Style practice is designed to offer space and education to folks who might otherwise think yoga’s not for them.

The only thing you need to be able to do to come practice is get up the stairs.

Consent Focused and Trauma Informed

Though our teachers are trained in hands-on adjustments, members are always welcome to opt-out entirely, opt-out after a while or to change their minds and opt-back-in at any time. Our teachers are given the same grace, and may choose to assist/not assist at any time.

Non-Commercial

The practice of yoga, especially Ashtanga, is a lot of fun. But it also requires discipline… and that doesn’t always sell well these days. Real yoga doesn’t need to be the next big thing– and we like that it’s not.

Incredible Community

It’s rare to get to meet a whole room of folks who are working to increase their capacity for compassion and peace. It’s a real gift, and that’s what the yoga club is.

We respect the sovereignty of all practitioners, and denounce bias and bigotry of all all stripes including (but not limited to!) age, race, sexuality, status, gender identity, national identity, or religious identity.