Ashtanga Yoga Groningen

Traditional Ashtanga Yoga in the Mysore Style

January Ashtanga Yoga Challenge 2026

Find Stability, Strength & Routine This January

4-Week Ashtanga Yoga Challenge with Adarsh Williams

Join In Person or Online

If you’re craving structure, focus, and a steady practice to start the new year, this challenge will help you build strength, discipline, and clarity.
Beginner-friendly • Global access • Practice at your own pace

What’s the Challenge?

Over 4 weeks, you’ll explore the therapeutic, traditional method of Ashtanga Yoga and learn how to build a consistent, personal practice.

  • Ujjayi breath and meditation
  • Dynamic flowing movement
  • Foundational postures and transitions
  • The structure of the Ashtanga sequence

Ashtanga Yoga combines breath and movement, helping cultivate vital energy while building strength, flexibility, and focus. More importantly, you’ll develop the skills to practice independently, integrating yoga into your daily life.

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How the Program Works

Dates: January 4–30
Format: Online, In Person (Groningen), or Hybrid

What’s Included

  • In-Person Morning Mysore – Mon–Fri, 07:15–08:00 at Plaza Sportiva Groningen
  • Or, Semi-Private Ashtanga – Wednesday 10am Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28 at Al Nour
  • Ashtanga Challenge E-Book – track your progress and support your home practice
  • Daily Online Lessons (Mon–Fri) – short 10–15 min videos
  • Weekly Live Zoom Class – Jan 4, 11, 18, 25 at 14:00 CET
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Kick Off Event

Sunday, January 4 – All Levels – 60 minute practice and get together.

Time: 

09:00 IN Person Plaza Sportiva Groningen

14:00 Online Zoom

Includes:

  • Guided introduction to Ashtanga Yoga
  • Meet & greet
  • Breathwork
  • Basics of the Ashtanga Sequence

Weekly Focus

Week 1: Sun Salutations & Fundamentals

  • Breathwork, meditation, and vinyasa
  • Sun Salutations
  • First six standing poses
  • Closing poses & Savasana

Week 2: Completing the Standing Series & Primary Series

  • Balancing and warrior poses
  • Introductory arm balances (upper body strength)
  • Jumping vinyasa

Week 3: Seated Poses & Mat Work

  • Twists, forward folds, core work
  • Deep hip openers

Week 4: Backbends & Inversions

  • Full backbends
  • Shoulderstand and headstand
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Who Can Join? 

Perfect for:

  • Absolute beginners
  • Anyone wanting to build a routine
  • Students wanting a deeper understanding of the Ashtanga method
  • Practitioners craving discipline, grounding, and stability
  • Teachers acquiring Yoga Alliance hours (25 Hours Certificate)

Sign Up

When: January 4–30
Live Class Time: Sundays 14:00 CET (13:00 UTC)
Where: Online (Zoom) + In Person in Groningen
Included:

  • Daily pre-recorded lessons
  • Weekly live online classes
  • Companion Challenge Book
  • Optional in-person Mysore sessions
  • Guidance from an experienced, authorized teacher

Sign Up!

About The Teacher

Adarsh Williams has been practicing Ashtanga Yoga since 1998 and teaching internationally for over 20 years. Authorized by Pattabhi Jois in 2004, he combines traditional Ashtanga technique with a deep background in bodywork and therapeutic movement. His teaching is clear, grounded, and accessible for all levels—supporting students in building a sustainable, personal practice.