Ashtanga Yoga Intensive Week
with Ross Stambaugh
May 13-18, 2025
A transformative week of intensive Ashtanga Yoga practice with daily Mysore classes, chanting, pranayama, and specialized workshops.
About Ross Stambaugh
Ross is an Authorized Level 2 instructor who learned Ashtanga Yoga directly under the teachings of Saraswati Jois in Mysore, India and has assisted Saraswati on multiple occasions. He has been practicing for over 25 years and continues to take annual trips to India to further his studies.
In 2017, he received his Authorization to teach from Saraswati Jois, becoming one of the few teachers to be authorized to teach Intermediate Series by her. Ross seeks to preserve the traditional Ashtanga method by maintaining a daily practice and teaching his students with the same integrity and patience that was taught to him by his teachers.
Ross has a Master's Degree in Education and is a public school teacher. He has a black belt in judo, enjoys rock climbing, motorcycle travel, bicycling, Shakespeare, and of course coffee. Ross deeply believes in #yogishelpingyogis.
Schedule
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Mysore
6:00 - 8:00 AM
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Mysore
6:00 - 8:00 AM
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Mysore
6:00 - 8:00 AM
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Mysore
6:00 - 8:00 AM
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Led Full Primary + Q&A
8:00 - 10:00 AM
Featured Event
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Mysore
8:00 - 10:00 AM
(extended session)
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Chanting + Pranayama
8:00 - 9:00 AM
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Chanting + Pranayama
8:00 - 9:00 AM
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Chanting + Pranayama
8:00 - 9:00 AM
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Chanting + Pranayama
8:00 - 9:00 AM
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Workshop:
Breath of Yoga 5:00 - 7:00 PM
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Workshop:
Yogis helping Yogis 5:00 - 7:00 PM
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Workshop:
Understanding the Bhagavad Gita 2:00 - 4:00 PM
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Workshop:
Hidden Handstands of Ashtanga 2:00 - 4:00 PM
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Workshop Details
Breath of Yoga
In this workshop the six traditional pranayama techniques will be explained and practiced. Suitable for practitioners of all levels wanting to deepen their understanding of yogic breathing.
Yogis helping Yogis
Students take part in pragmatic approaches and solutions to challenges they may find in the Ashtanga yoga practices. Work with peers to overcome common obstacles in the practice.
Understanding the Bhagavad Gita
Lecture details the basic concepts of this seminal work and breaks down each chapter to its simplest form. Learn how this ancient text can inform your modern yoga practice.
Hidden Handstands of Ashtanga
Students learn theory and practice to several drills that develop better handstands. Explore the foundational elements that lead to successful inversions in the Ashtanga practice.
Bundle All Workshops and Save!
Get access to all 4 workshops for a special discounted price.
Pricing
Early Bird Pricing Available
Ends April 13, 2025 (one month before the event)
Full Week Package
All classes, workshops, and sessions