ASHTANGA YOGA | HERRIMAN, UTAH
Learn Ashtanga the traditional way. Start with the Foundations course.
Foundations is an 8-week course that teaches you the method, the breath, and how to practice on your own, so you arrive at the Mysore-style room ready. Everyone who practices at the shala begins here.
Waitlist open now. Enrollment opens March 13; the first cohort starts April 17, 2027. Limited to 12 students.
Taught by Mandi Gardner. Over 12 years of Ashtanga practice. In teacher training with Angela Jamison who teaches the lineage of R. Sharath Jois. Studying in Mysore, India, in January 2027. Author of RISING.
Whether you’re
just getting started or developing your personal practice,
I’m here to help you show up and build trust in your personal practice from the first breath.
HOW I CAN HELP YOU
The Consultation
A free 10-15 minute consultation with me, Mandi Gardner, to see if we’re a good fit for each other.
The Foundations Course
8-week container that teaches you the method, the breath, and how to practice on your own, so you arrive at the Mysore-style room ready. Everyone who practices at the shala begins here.
The Shala
Online only, for now. An in-person yoga school is coming to Herriman, Utah in late 2027.
THE PRACTICE
Ashtanga is a daily practice, not a class
Ashtanga comes from Mysore, India. It is a set sequence of postures linked by breath, practiced the same way each day until the practice teaches you what you need to know. In a Mysore-style room you practice at your own pace while the teacher guides you one-on-one.
It is simple. It is not easy. It asks for patience and daily effort, and it repays both.
WHY FOUNDATIONS COME FIRST
You build the base before you enter the room.
Mysore-style practice works when you already know the sequence, the breath, and the rhythm. Foundations gives you all three, in a small group, before you walk into the shala.
Foundations is small and runs a few times a year, so there may be a wait. That is deliberate. It protects the room for students who are ready to practice.
THE ROUTE: 8 WEEKS
What you learn
Weeks 1-2
Breath & Sun Salutations
Weeks 3-4
The Standing Sequence
Weeks 5-6
Seated postures and the finishing sequence
Weeks 7-8
How to practice on your own, room etiquette, and your home practice plan
WHO THIS IS FOR
She is already drawn to discipline.
THIS IS FOR YOU IF
You want to understand the deeper teachings of yoga, not just the poses.
You practice yoga, or are curious about Ashtanga, and want to learn it properly. You are willing to practice several days a week. You want a teacher, a method, and a room to grow into.
NOT THIS
Not drop-in yoga for fitness or flexibility. This asks for daily, committed practice.
Not a quick fix or a one-time workshop. This is a structured course with a clear next step.
Not inspiration without structure. You learn a method and practice it.
HOW I TEACH AND WHO I AM
The practice is traditional. The teaching is steady.
The teaching is shaped by how the nervous system learns steadiness: breath, repetition, and structure. You will learn to notice when you push, when you collapse, and how to stay with yourself in the practice. The steadiness you build on the mat is the same steadiness you want in hard situations in life.
I am a long-time Ashtanga practitioner, an author, and a teacher in training, based in Herriman, Utah. I have practiced Ashtanga for more than 12 years and am studying in Mysore, India, in January 2027.
Having grown up with childhood trauma and an instable upbringing, I have struggled with the symptoms of cPTSD. The specific lineage, that of R. Sharath Jois, has been the practice that has healed my mind, body and nervous system the most. Because it has helped me so much, I naturally want to share these technologies for peace with others.
DATES AND DETAILS
Foundations, spring 2027
Starts Saturday, April 17, 2027
Ends Saturday, June 5, 2027
Live sessions Saturdays, 120 minutes 9am mst
Where Live on Zoom
Group size Limited to 12
Price Founding $257 through April 3, then $319.
QUESTIONS
Before you join
Do I need experience? No. Any level is welcome. You need a willingness to practice regularly.
Why can I not just drop in? Mysore-style practice depends on knowing the sequence and rhythm. Foundations is how every student starts, so the room stays calm and the teaching stays personal.
Is Zoom enough? Zoom teaches the method well. It does not replace hands-on adjustment, so every graduate has an in-person check-in with me before joining the shala.
When does the shala open? It is planned for Herriman. Waitlist members hear first, and a date will be announced.
What if I have an injury? Tell me before you start, and check with your doctor.
What do I need? A mat, a quiet space about the size of your mat, and an internet connection.
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