Ashtanga Yoga Belgrade

Mysore Class

Mysore classes take place every day from Monday to Saturday according to the published shedule.

Although all students practice together, the teachers work with each of them individually. This means that the teacher explains in details the breathing and the technique, demonstrates them and keeps checking student's progress. From the first class, the student is taught to practice without assistance in order to become capable to practice by himself as soon as possible. A new technique is introduced to the practitioner - i.e. student as soon as he or she has optimally learned the previous one.

The practitioners may arrive to shala at different times within Mysore class, but at least about an hour before the end of the class, so that they can have enough time to complete their practice program until the end of the term.

Led Class

Led class takes place only on Saturday and only practitioners who have learned basic technique (Sun salutations, ten standing techniques and a couple of sitting ones) can attend this type of class. The aim of led class is further improvement of breathing and vinyasa - i.e. the synchronisation of breathing and movement.

During this class, all students practice as a group, in accordance with teacher's counting and vocal instructions. When the group arrives to a technique that some of the students have not yet fully learned during Mysore classes, those students stop to observe others and, eventually, continue to follow teacher's instructions. Afterwards, they can continue doing finishing asanas (that they have previously learned in details on Mysore classes) with the rest of the group.

Ashtanga Yoga does not comprise competition and the number of asanas one practitioner has learned is not the measure of overall progress in yoga. Each practitioner should rather follow his or her own capabilities and gradually make progress in accordance with regular, long-term, devoted and continuous practice and commitment to the traditional method of yoga (parampara tradition) and serious self-improvement.

Vinyasa Krama Yoga
in the tradition of Sri T. Krishnamacharya (1888–1989)

Vinyasa Krama Yoga in the tradition of Sri T. Krishnamacharya (1888–1989) led by Nevena Stoiljković, authorized teacher (100h) in the lineage of Srivatsa Ramaswami “All of yoga is about the question — Who am I?” — Srivatsa Ramaswami 🧘‍♀️ The program includes: • Asana – mindful, gradual sequences of movement • Pranayama – conscious breathing techniques • Introduction to meditation – cultivating presence and inner stillness • Mantras – sound as a pathway to awareness A holistic approach to yoga in which body, breath, and mind are woven into one — through exploration, presence, and harmony.

Why Traditional Yoga Matters?

Traditional yoga is important because it preserves the essence of yoga, not just its outer form.
Here are the key reasons:

1. Yoga is not exercise — it is a path of transformation

   In the traditional approach, asanas are not an end in themselves. They serve to prepare the body and nervous system for breath, attention, and inner clarity. Without this context, yoga is easily reduced to fitness.

2. It provides a clear ethical and life framework

   Yamas and niyamas are not an “add-on,” but the foundation. They offer guidance on how to live and how to relate to others and to oneself. Practice without this framework can strengthen the ego rather than awareness.

3. It is transmitted through experience, not trends

   Traditional yoga is passed on through teacher–student transmission (parampara)—knowledge tested in life, not only on the mat or on Instagram. This brings depth, safety, and meaning.

4. It is adapted to the individual, not the masses

   In tradition, practice is tailored to the person—their breath, age, health, and stage of life. The modern “one class fits all” approach often ignores this.

5. It integrates body, breath, mind, and awareness

   Without pranayama, pratyahara, and attention, the body remains just the body. Traditional yoga works with the whole being—this is why it brings stability, not only flexibility.

6. It does not promise quick results, but it offers lasting ones

   There are no instant outcomes, but what is built remains: calmness, clarity, and the capacity to meet life as it is.

Indian Classical Dance – Kathak

Kathak is the art of rhythm, grace, and storytelling. We represent the Lucknow Gharana, the most refined and expressive tradition of this Indian classical dance.

• Instructor: Nadezhda Miroshnichenko
• 16 years of professional experience in performing and studying Kathak
• Final-year student at Pracheen Kala Kendra University (India)
• Direct disciple of Guru Ji Ashwani Nigam, preserving the authentic lineage of knowledge

Experience the depth of Indian classical dance through a rigorous academic foundation and authentic technique.

During working days, Ashtanga Yoga Shala is opened from 04:45 h and assisting starts from 07:00 h .

It is recommended to come 15 minutes before the beginning of the class.

The classes at Ashtanga Yoga Shala take place in accordance with the schedule that is published in due time on the info board at the entrance and on our web page www.ashtangayogaserbia.rs and notifications about changes of schedule can also be found on our Facebook group.

PRIVATE CLASSES

If you are interested in individual (private) classes for one or more persons, alive or online feel free to contact us in order to make an arrangement regarding terms, location and price.