Why finding a dedicated Shala is key for 2026 Ashtanga practitioners

• mandy224

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  Sat Feb 28, 2026 9:44 pm

  In 2026, there’s a lot of "Ashtanga-inspired" flow out there, but for those of us wanting to master the Primary Series as it was intended, the environment matters.
  
  If you're planning a trip to India, I can't emphasize enough the importance of training at a dedicated ashtanga yoga shala Rishikesh. It’s where you get that specific Mysore-style adjustment energy. For those looking to transition into teaching the series, the 200 hour yoga teacher training provides the anatomical foundation needed to keep students safe during deep binds.
  
  If you're already teaching and want to dive into the Intermediate Series (Nadi Shodhana), the 300 hour yoga teacher training in Rishikesh is the standard path to building that second-series stamina. For a quick immersion, the 100 hour yoga teacher training Rishikesh is great, but if you just need to drop the ego and breathe, a 14 days yoga retreat in Rishikesh is the perfect reset for any Ashtangi.

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