MYSORE YOGA
Welcome To Mysore At Flow
Mondays, Wednesday & Fridays
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Held at our 1450 P St. location,
Doors open at 9:50 AM // Teacher assists from 10-12.
You may practice ANYTIME within this scheduled time.
What is Mysore Style Yoga?
Whether you’re brand new to Mysore or an established practitioner, you are welcome in our supportive and inspiring community! The class structure is “open” meaning that you have a flexible start time (doors open 9:50 AM and teachers will start assisting at 10:00 AM.) Most students practice for an hour.
If you are new to the practice, the teachers will help you develop your personal practice one pose at a time. You can expect, individual attention from teachers who not only know your name, but also understand your needs, strengths, goals, and challenges. Most Mysore students practice daily, and we encourage you to commit to practice at least 3 times a week, and also to practice at home to refine what you work on in the classroom.
This is an ALL LEVELS practice, everyone is welcome!
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It is self led. Students are active in the learning process through autonomous practice, repetition, and daily individualized feedback in a group setting.
It is a set sequence. Each student begins by learning Ashtanga Yoga Primary Series (one pose at a time) made up of:
Sun Salutations
Standing Poses
Seated Poses
Backbends
Closing
It is self paced. All students will move at their own pace. You are welcome to arrive ANYTIME between 10:00am 12:00pm as long as you are finished by 12pm. Most students practice for an hour.
It is practiced in silence. Well, not really, but here’s what we mean: Mysore yoga invites you to tune inwards and move to the sound of your own breath, the rhythm of your movements gradually become coherent and aligned with the movements of your body. Unlike led classes, in which the teacher begins the class and leads all students through synchronized movements for a set amount of time, Mysore yoga does not.
The teacher will not guide the entire class at the same time, nor tell you what to do the entire time. Instead, you get to build and remember your practice through repetition.
Unlike led classes that use music and amazing playlists, Mysore yoga does not. Instead, you will be guided to listen to the sound of your breath. Your breath is the music.
It is an ALL LEVELS practice. You are likely to walk into the room and witness a group of students all practicing with different intensities, different poses, and different bodies. This is a GOOD thing. Diversity is acknowledged, welcomed, and celebrated as a necessary and obvious ingredient in life, our bodies, and ultimately, our progress. We all have work and that work looks and feels different for each one of us; our physical practice is no different.
Frequently Asked Questions
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a. Mysore is a city in South India. This is where the practice originates
from and many Ashtanga Yoga Teachers travel to learn, study, and practice traditional Ashtanga Yoga in community.
b. Mysore Yoga at Flow Yoga Center applies the ancient teaching methodologies used in Mysore India to help each individual develop a daily practice tailored to their needs. Individualized attention means Mysore Yoga is vastly different from any other class you’ve ever taken. Here’s why:
i. Mysore is a self led practice made up of 6 series. Each series is increasingly more complex, demanding, and specific.
1. Every student begins day 1 by learning, practicing, and repeating Sun Salutations of Primary Series and gradually builds their practice (one pose at a time) from there. Please plan to practice for 25-35 minutes your first couple of days. Gradually your practice will become longer.
2. Your teacher, Jarrick, opens the doors at 9:50am and begins teaching and adjusting from 10am - 12pm.
3. Because Mysore is a self paced practice, you are welcome to arrive ANYTIME between 10am- 12pm. As long as you are finished by 12pm.
a. You will notice some students arrive extra early to practice and head out to tend to their responsibilities, other students arrive later and take longer to move through their practice. It doesn’t really matter as long as you give yourself time to practice and be done by 12pm. Most students practice for an hour.
b. Think of it as Open Practice from 10am-12pm. Jarrick is available to assist you as you need throughout that time. The time you arrive and leave is up to you.
ii. Mysore is a structured practice
1. Each student is learning a set sequence (one pose at a time) made up of:
a. Sun Salutations
b. Standing Poses
c. Seated Poses
d. Backbends
e. Closing
2. Each student is taught a traditional Vinyasa count
a. Vinyasa means breath in movement; or conscious movement
b. Just like music, dance, and any rhythmic art, Ashtanga Yoga teaches us the power of synchronizing our breath with our movement. We learn to set the beat, the tone, the rhythm of our practice to the sweet melodic rhythm of our breath
c. Each student will learn to move consciously with their breath
3. Each student is progressing at their own pace
a. Once a student has learned basic form and sequence, the student may discover that a specific seated pose is not as accessible as the previous one. When this happens, the student breathes with it, pauses there, and then acknowledges there is work to be done here both internally and externally. The student will then practice up to this pose daily.
b. Gradually, with time, patience, and intelligent aligned effort, the student may discover that the pose that was once inaccessible (or at least perceived to be so) is now available. At which point, the teacher then adds another pose, and on and on the learning process continues.
c. Each student has their own learning process and insights. Some students may physically move more quickly than you, others may be more forgetful, others you may not even notice at all. It’s all about you and your process.
d. **Mysore yoga becomes a lot more fun when we do not compare ourselves to others and really just focus on learning how to apply the practices of yoga to best serve us so we may live more consciously and receptively.**
iii. Mysore is a quiet practice
1. Well, not really, but here’s what I mean:
a. Unlike led classes, in which the teacher begins the class and leads all students through synchronized movements for a set amount of time, Mysore yoga does not.
i. Jarrick will not guide the entire class as one group
ii. Jarrick will not tell you what to do the entire time, you get to remember through repetition
b. Unlike led classes that use music and amazing playlists, Mysore yoga does not
i. You will be guided to listen to the sound of your breath
ii. Your breath is the music
2. Mysore yoga invites you to tune inwards and move to the sound of your own breath, the rhythm of your movements gradually becoming coherent and aligned with the movements of your body
3. You are likely to walk into the room and witness a group of students all practicing with different intensities, different poses, and different bodies. This is a GOOD thing. Diversity is acknowledged, welcome, and celebrated as a necessary and obvious ingredient in life, in bodies, in our progress. We all have work and that work looks and feels different for each one of us; our physical practice is no different.
4. The common denominator for all practicing: All are moving to The Sound of their own Breath
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a. First thing’s first: Create an account at www.flowyogacenter.com/newguest and purchase your pass. Need help? email happiness@flowyogacenter.com
b. Arrive to the studio (1450 P St. NW- next to Whole Foods) ANYTIME between 10am-12pm Monday, Wednesday, Friday
c. If you are unable to sign up ahead of time Just show up! Come to class!
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How long is the practice?
a. As long as you need
b. Your first day will be 25-40 minutes
c. Gradually, as you progress and learn through repetition, your
practice will expand in time and complexity
d. Most students practice for an hour
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a. We know being brand new to Mysore can be daunting. Jarrick is here to make it as accessible as possible. If you are new, please make sure to introduce yourself to the teacher and tell her you are new. He’ll take it from there :-)
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a. Jarrick took his first yoga class in 2015, Jarrick has been practicingdaily since 2015.
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Who is a good candidate for mysore?
a. Anyone looking to deepen their practice in a supportive and empowering community.
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a. Yes of course!
Welcome to the Urban Yogic Wellness and Education ”UYWE” Mysore program at Flow
What is Urban Yogic Wellness and Education?
Urban Yogic Wellness and Education is a non-profit educational organization that provides resources to its community of members. It provides a platform where individuals take the control of their lives into their own hands in order to transform and become healthier well rounded individuals.
Mysore Yoga applies the ancient teaching methodologies used in Mysore, India to help each student develop a daily Ashtanga Yoga practice. Each student receives individualized attention from a dedicated teacher, moves at their own pace, and gradually progresses through a set sequence of poses.
Lead Teacher: Jarrick Browner E-RYT 500
Jarrick, also known as The Floating Yogi, has immersed himself in the practice of yoga and embraced its philosophy since 2014. His 200hr training in Power, Dharma, and 300hr focused on Ashtanga Yoga through the Roots Love Yoga
School, he consistently practices and is in the 3rd series. Jarrick, taught by Faith Scimecca and Marie Belle Perez Rivera with a heavy influence from anime, views yoga as not just a physical exercise but as a therapeutic journey for our mind, body and energies. The mysore style, his perspective emphasizes the therapeutic benefits for the body, enabling practitioners to move at their own pace and take control of their journey. This approach allows individuals to delve into the intricacies of the mind, energy, body structure, and alignment, fostering a deep understanding of the connections among them. Through this awareness, one can identify and overcome obstacles hindering twists, reaches, or balance, rejuvenating different aspects of the self.
Jarrick;s teaching style is characterized by kindness, gentleness, and his extensive knowledge, creates a welcoming space for practitioners. Beyond the mat, he guides individuals in seamlessly integrating the lessons learned during practiceinto their daily lives, promoting a holistic approach to well-being.
Assistant: Jeselene Andrade(Dji) MPH, E-RYT 500
Jeselene’s yoga journey began in India while working in villages with women to promote maternal health. The physical practice was introduced to her by her host mother who practiced every morning and invited her to join. During the 4 months in India, her relationship with yoga began to flourish and once she returned to the states the practice took off. While practicing with Jeselene you can expect to have an open and grounded practice that will allow the mind to become more in tune with the physical body leaving it feeling clear and aware. Through the session, the focus will be placed on maintaining a stable energy throughout the flow and keeping a consistent rhythm of breath that will assist with identifying the areas of discomfort in the practice and everyday life. Jeselene has a special interest in making the practic accessible to all levels and bodies, as well as expecting mothers. Jeselene’s led sessions pick from various styles of yoga that include Ashtanga, Dharma, and Yin, and her passion is deeply rooted in Mysore style of Practice.
She is a 500hr RYT from Roots Love Yoga School Lead by Marie Belle Perez Rivera, along with other workshop training in topics such as anatomy, functional medicine, Ashtanga yoga and pre and post- natal. Jeselene practices Mysoredaily. The Ashtanga Practice was introduced to her by Faith Scimecca and Marie Belle Perez, and practices daily with Jarrick Browner, She has a full Primary and Intermediate Practice She is also a mother and has a special interest in working with mothers post natal to reintroduce the practice. Additionally Jeselene holds a BA in Community Health & Biology and a Masters in Public Health.
