Adelaide Ashtanga Yoga Shala

Amazing variety of classes: yin and intro to yoga, hips and shoulders and strengthening classes towards building one self up, whilst getting in-depth understanding of the body and anatomy with yoga sequences that help experience it addressed within the body: for those wanting to continue the journey to Mysore and advanced Ashtanga Yoga practice being available. Great teachers, that teach with great care and so much knowledge and wisdom. If you become a weekly member, you can access all the classes online from home so you dont miss out, this excludes mysore. So happy to have found this heaven and recommend them highly for those looking for such a place.

I have been practicing with Youngblood and Maura over four years. They are very professional and patient. Highly recommend this place if you like yoga or want to practice ashtanga.

I tried this place several months ago. I was really looking forward to it knowing that the teachers are certified Ashtanga instructors. Unfortunately, I was very disappointed with my experience. YB was very helpful over text when I asked a few questions before showing up. When I arrived however, the other teacher was completely unwelcoming and uninterested in anything other than taking payment for the class. The class itself was also very disappointing. She stayed on her mat the entire time, didn't even look much around the room, there was no individualised instruction which is a cornerstone of Ashtanga. I was unable to do another class the following week and asked to extend my intro pass by a day so that I could try another class. YB was very accommodating, which was nice. He introduced himself before the class but that was pretty much it, didn't ask me about my experience or whether I had any injuries etc. YB was a bit more engaged with the students and was actively looking around the class, but stayed on his mat the entire time, so again not much personalised instruction. At one stage he made a comment that if you've been practicing for over 2 years and still can't do a particular pose you've been wasting your time....I was shocked by this attitude. It is clear that they are very advanced practitioners but I didn't feel like there was much nurturing or teaching going in the class. Now, the 1 star review may be a bit harsh, but I had really high expectations considering that this is a certified studio, and unfortunately I was very disappointed.

Grateful to have the one and only ashtanga shala in Adelaide owned by two qualified ashtangis Youngblood & Maura; always professional, welcoming, supportive as well as challenging. Having attended many yoga schools, I can easily testify to the fact that they’re the best!

There are only a handful of people in the world who are officially accredited to train you in Ashtanga Yoga - the fact that Youngblood and Maura are both accredited and own their own Shala here in lil’ ol’ Adelaide is simply your great fortune. Their practice arises from the roots of yoga in Mysore, India (in its purest form) and has led them to instruct the best of the best in New York and around the world. They are now based here, and as I say - this is your great fortune! AAYS is a humble, warm and welcoming shala - there are no comparisons made, no posers and no pretentiousness. Just super-advanced but simple instruction to help YOU get the best out of YOU.

I have been practicing here for a number of years, there is always a new focus in the body. The teachers here are constantly engaged in the improvement of their students. I love coming here and enjoy the continuing challenge of their yoga classes.

The only teachers in South Australia authorised to teach the KPJAYI Ashtanga Yoga method. With wonderful guidance from Youngblood and Maura, you will be in safe hands at their beautiful shala.

This yoga shala is among the best I had the chance to practice in. The quality of the course is outstanding regarding the variety of the class and the construction of each courses. Don't hesitate to give a try if you are in Adélaïde. You will not regret it

Highly recommend! This place has the best yoga classes I've ever taken, period. Maura and YB are the most knowledgable, authentic teachers who genuinely care about giving good quality yoga training, suitable for beginners to advanced levels! The space is also beautiful and great to train in.

Brilliant Shala and teachers. Grateful to be part of the AAYS community for many years now and can't recommend the classes more highly.