Ashtanga Yoga Room

About

Ashtanga Yoga Room, owner Melanie Fawer is certified by Sri K. Pattabhi Jois to teach Ashtanga Yoga.

Story

The Ashtanga Yoga Room is a new beautiful space located on the 2nd floor at 2521 Jena Street. The new space offers two full showers, a quiet & peaceful meditation room and a small boutique among other surprises. We offer classes mornings, noon and evenings.

For an up to date schedule visit www.ashtangayogaroom.com or https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/home?studioid=177784

Melanie Fawer is the owner and director of The Yoga Room. She is certified by Sri K. Pattabhi Jois to teach Ashtanga Yoga. This is a rare honor that it is only held by 18 teachers in the U.S. which makes her an asset to the local New Orleans yoga community. At The Ashtanga Yoga Room classes are offered in the traditional Mysore Style and Led classes. Mysore originates from the location in which Pattabhi Jois lived and taught yoga for over 70 years. In Mysore Style students practice at their own pace while the teacher gives physical adjustments and verbal cues. This allows students to cultivate a moving meditation and to experience the sensations of the body while in postures. If you are new to Ashtanga Mysore style is perfect for you (we offer Intro to Ashtanga Mondays 6:15pm). The teacher will work with you individually to help you learn the primary series postures. With regular attendance you will have your own practice that you can utilize at any time. The Led class is meant as a compliment to your Mysore practice. In the Led class students move in unison at a rhythmic pace. Every breath and movement is coordinated by the instructor. This creates a group energy that shows you different aspects of the practice.
The Ashtanga Yoga method incorporates Ujjayi (a pranayamic breathing technique), Dristi (focusing the gaze on specific points), and Bandha (internal energetic a muscular contractions that harness stability in the body and mind). These tools are known as the Tristana method. This method tethers the mind to the different focal points so that your practice will ultimately lead you inward. Melanie is focused on leading her students into the life changing results of this powerful practice.

Read some interviews with Melanie here:
http://www.nola.com/fashion/index.ssf/2010/01/wish_my_favorite_things_2.html

http://www.bestofneworleans.com/gambit/breathing-lessons/Content?oid=1239297

http://www.ashtanga.com/html/fawer.html

http://www.bestofneworleans.com/gambit/health-talk/Content?oid=1247512

Buy Melanie's DVD at amazon.com by clicking on this link:
http://www.amazon.com/Mysore-Style-Ashtanga-Yoga-Certified/dp/B00078S6A6

"Melanie Fawer offers private yoga instruction to individuals and small groups using the principles of Ashtanga yoga, breathing exercises, subtle body techniques and bioenergetics. Her style caters to the needs and concerns of the individual with emphasis on breathing, energy, alignment, and balancing the whole body/mind matrix."