Jeff Chen has been teaching hot yoga since 2008 and credits his 20 years of practice as the perfect complement to his martial arts practice (kendo). Discipline, alignment and concentration are elements of his teaching style, equally balanced with fun, laughter and encouragement. Jeff’s classes often incorporate elements of Bikram, Vinyasa and Ashtanga yoga. He stays busy juggling 4 yoga studios in Austin and serving as Executive Director of PURE Action, an Austin nonprofit, dedicated to bringing yoga to underserved Central Texas communities and helping fund pilot research in yoga.
Mardy Chen has been teaching hot yoga since 2002 and loves the therapeutic aspects of the Bikram method. She incorporates modifications and options in her class to make it accessible to people of all levels and physical conditions. As an Austin studio owner since 2003, Mardy has been part of the evolution of yoga over the last several decades. OHYA Level 3 Instructor and Teacher Trainer.
Saturday 4:15-6:00pm
Ashtanga Yoga Introduction
This class is great for students wanting begin exploring the Ashtanga Primary Series. With plenty of Sun Salutations and vinyasa between postures, you’ll build more upper body strength and learn to ride the rhythm of your breath. Some of the more challenging postures are skipped at the instructor’s judgment, and more time is allowed for explanations, modifications, and hands-on assists.
85 degrees. 105 minutes.
Beginners, Intermediate, Teachers,
Intensity:Moderate/Challenging