Ashtanga Yoga Intensive Week
with Ross Stambaugh
May 13-18, 2025 (Past Event)
A transformative week of intensive Ashtanga Yoga practice with daily Mysore classes, chanting, pranayama, and specialized workshops.
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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
Tuesday, May 13
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.
These Workshops Have Concluded
Thank you to all participants who attended these specialized sessions.
Event Details
Past Event: Ashtanga Yoga Week with Ross Stambaugh
This event took place in May 2025. Thank you to all participants who joined us for this special week of practice.
Event Summary
- 6 days of Mysore practice with Ross Stambaugh
- 4 specialized workshops covering pranayama, philosophy, and asana
- Daily chanting and pranayama sessions
- Led Primary Series class with Q&A
- Community of dedicated practitioners from around the region
Participant Testimonials
Sarah M.
Intermediate practitioner
"Ross's workshops were incredibly insightful. I gained a deeper understanding of the practice and made significant improvements in my alignment."
Michael T.
Advanced practitioner
"The pranayama workshop was transformative. Ross's knowledge of traditional techniques and his clear instruction made this complex practice accessible."
Jennifer K.
Beginner practitioner
"Even as a beginner, I felt welcome and supported throughout the intensive. Ross took time to explain concepts clearly and provided modifications to make the practice accessible."
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What Past Students Say
"Ross's teaching approach is profound. His attention to detail and deep understanding of the practice completely transformed my approach to Ashtanga."
"The workshops were outstanding — particularly the Bhagavad Gita session. Ross has a special talent for making complex philosophical concepts accessible and relevant to modern practice."
"As a beginner, I was nervous about attending, but Ross created such a welcoming environment. His adjustments were gentle but effective, and I've made tremendous progress in just one week."