Hatha Yoga Fundamentals Course

02.10 – 03.12, 2026
Tuesdays & Thursdays

This 10-class course is the perfect way to begin practicing Hatha Yoga at Morning Glory Yoga Studio. In each class, Amy & Kelsey will teach you fundamental Hatha Yoga postures and breath techniques, so that you have a foundation for beginning to take regularly scheduled studio classes. With 10 classes over 5 weeks, you will build a rhythm of regular practice that will not only keep you consistent but also foster steady growth in the practice of Hatha Yoga.

Hatha Yoga describes the physical practice of Yoga, which includes the postures and the breath. It builds strength and stability, improves flexibility and balance, and is also effective in relieving stress and overall improving one’s mental health.

If you are looking to begin a yoga practice that will support you, your goals, and your life, not just now, but for the years to come, then this course is perfect for you.

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Teachers: Amy Sanford & Kelsey Carrasquel
Dates: 02.10 – 03.12, 2026 | Tuesdays & Thursdays
Time: 7 PM – 8:15 PM
Investment: $175 Early Bird; $200 after 01.20.2026.

A Weekend of the Yoga Sūtras, Breath, and Living Wisdom with Tara Mitra

September 26-28th

Join Tara Mitra at Morning Glory Yoga Studio for a three-day immersion into the living heart of yoga, guided by the Yoga Sūtras of Patañjali, traditional prāṇāyāma, Vedic chanting, and the foundational principles of Ayurveda. Each day offers a steady rhythm of personal practice, subtle teaching, and reflection grounded in lineage.

Mornings begin in stillness with seated prāṇāyāma and Vedic chanting, followed by Mysore-style Ashtanga—an open, supported space for individual practice with personalized guidance and intelligent adaptation.

Afternoon sessions explore key threads from the Yoga Sūtras, the dynamic influence of the guṇas in daily life, and the role of rhythm and orientation in sustaining practice. The weekend closes with a study and recitation of the Śānti mantras, revealing how sound becomes a path to inner clarity.

This workshop is open to sincere students and teachers of all levels, regardless of background or lineage.

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✨ Weekend Overview September 26-28th

FRIDAY, 09.26

5:30pm – 7:00pm

The Inner Thread: Key Teachings from the Yoga Sūtra

A grounding introduction to the weekend through select teachings from the Yoga Sūtra. Explore the purpose of practice, what sustains it, and how we orient ourselves from within.

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SATURDAY, 09.27

8:00am – 10:00am

Mysore-Style Practice, Prāṇāyāma, & Vedic Chanting

Each morning begins in stillness with seated prāṇāyāma and traditional Vedic chanting to center the mind and prepare the system. From there, we enter Mysore-style-Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga: an open, supported space where all students—regardless of level or condition—are welcome. Individual sequences are guided with intelligent adaptation, honoring each body and stage of practice with care and clarity.

1:00pm – 2:30pm

The Guṇas in Daily Life: Ayurveda & Inner Rhythm

An experiential session on how the guṇas — sattva, rajas, and tamas — shape our mind and body. Learn how to tune your rhythms and nourish your system using Ayurvedic principles that are simple, clear, and deeply supportive.

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SUNDAY, 09.28

8:00am – 10:00am

Mysore-Style Practice, Prāṇāyāma, & Vedic Chanting

Each morning begins in stillness with seated prāṇāyāma and traditional Vedic chanting to center the mind and prepare the system. From there, we enter Mysore-style Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga: an open, supported space where all students—regardless of level or condition—are welcome. Individual sequences are guided with intelligent adaptation, honoring each body and stage of practice with care and clarity.

1:00pm – 2:30 pm

The Śānti Mantras: Peace as Practice

A meditative close to the weekend exploring the Śānti mantras from the Upaniṣads — their meaning, significance, and the way sound becomes a path to stillness.

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Mysore-Style Practice, Pranayama, & Chanting: $55

Philosophy classes: $60

Weekend Immersion Special: $275

Ashtanga Yoga Immersion with Tara Mitra

05.19-05.21.2023

FRIDAY

7:00am-7:45am – Pranayama & Chanting
8:00am-10:00am. – Mysore Practice (Primary Series Only)
10:00am-2:00pm – BREAK
2:00am-4:00pm. – The 8 Limbs in Daily Life

Ashtanga Yoga or 8-limbed yoga is an 8-part method as referenced in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. Discussion on these eight limbs of ashtanga yoga and how to integrate them into your daily life.

SATURDAY

7:00am-7:45am – Pranayama & Chanting
8:00am-10am – Mysore Practice
10:00am-11:30am – BREAK
11:30am-1:30pm. – Opening & Closing Chants of Ashtanga

Chanting at the beginning of our practice helps focus our attention and bring ourselves into the present moment preparing the space to practice yoga, reminding us we are practicing something precious and sacred.

This workshop will explore the history and significance of these two chants. Sharing correct pronunciation, its importance as well as a clear translation bringing deeper meanings behind these sacred words.

The ancient practice of chanting works at a subconscious level and can be used to purify mental and physical blockages within the body. Through continual practice of mantra (vibrational sounds) one can become energized and peaceful helping to maintain equilibrium within the self. From a scientific aspect it has been said that chanting holds several calming, therapeutic, psychological, and spiritual benefits.

2-4pm – Fundamentals of Ashtanga

The Fundamental Asanas are the postures that we do after the Surya Namaskara (Sun Salutations) and before whichever series we are working on.

The course will review:
* the six fundamental postures
*tristana; three points of focus
*vinyasa count for each posture
*alignment cues and information to understand and deepen your experience of the postures while helping to uncover the ashtanga method as a moving meditation.

SUNDAY

7:00am-7:45am. – Pranayama & Chanting
8:00am-10:00am – Mysore
10:00am-11:30am – BREAK
11:30am-1:30pm. – Understanding Our Mind throughYoga

We will explore several ideas from the shastras (sacred texts) to help us understand what influences our actions, ideas, responses, triggers, and our decisions. Helping us to understand how we interact with the world outside through inside. The concepts shared are mainly coming from the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. We will end with a meditative Practice.

1:30-2pm – Q&A – Closing

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Investment:

• Entire Weekend MYSORE & WORKSHOPS: $300
• Entire Weekend Mysore Only: $150
• Entire Weekend Workshops Only: $200
• Individual Workshops: $60

About Tara Mitra

Tara has been a dedicated practitioner of yoga for over 19 years and is a Certified Yoga Therapist in the T. Krishnamacharya Lineage.

Apprenticing with certified teachers for 1.5 years and R.Saraswathi Jois for 4 years in Mysore, India. Tara has a special bond with Saraswathiji and is one of the first few students authorized by her to teach. She also continues to study Pranayama, Philosophy, Ayurveda and Vedic Chanting in depth for over 8 years and is a long time Vipassana Meditator.

Tara teaches in a playful yet traditional manner.

See full bio and learn more at taramitrayoga.com