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Ashtanga Yoga for Beginners in St Andrews, Fife

Hello, I’m Sarah Brannen. I’d love to help you begin your Ashtanga yoga journey.

It's important to find the right yoga teacher and the right class for you. If you're looking for an experienced teacher, who loves to help people find joy through yoga you're in the right place. 

Getting started is often the hardest step. To make sure you are supported along the way I run specific beginners courses a few times each year, and a 4 week trial of any of my Ashtanga Yoga classes that can be started at any time.

You can find all the details below.

Join me to start your yoga journey and discover why stepping on the mat is always worthwhile.

Beginners Ashtanga Yoga Courses

My 5 or 6 week courses are specially designed for beginners or those with yoga experience who are new to Ashtanga Yoga. See below for upcoming dates and details of beginners yoga courses in St Andrews, Fife.

Looking for individual attention from someone to guide you every step of the way? These courses are the first steps on your journey to building a long term Ashtanga Yoga practice.

Sundays 10.15 - 11.30am
Next course starts 18th January 2026 Hot House Yoga, St Andrews

January 5 Week Intro to Mysore Style Ashtanga Yoga January 5 Week Intro to Mysore Style Ashtanga Yoga
January 5 Week Intro to Mysore Style Ashtanga Yoga
£75.00

Course Includes:

  • 5 x 75 minute classes.

  • Limited to 5 Students

  • Breathing practices.

  • Detailed instruction on Surya Namaskar and the fundamental postures of the Ashtanga Yoga standing sequence, adapted specifically for you.

  • Time to ask questions.

  • Email support between classes.

  • Access to online recorded content.

Thursdays 9.15 - 10.30am
Next course starts 15th January 2026
St Leonard’s Church Hall, St Andrews

January Beginners Ashtanga Yoga 6 Week Course January Beginners Ashtanga Yoga 6 Week Course
January Beginners Ashtanga Yoga 6 Week Course
£90.00

Course includes:

  • 6 x 75 minute classes

  • Small class (max 10-12 students)

  • Step-by-step introduction to some of the postures in the first half of the Ashtanga Primary Series

  • Breathing techniques and relaxation

  • Clear alignment and movement guidance

  • Access to online recorded content

  • Email support between classes

4 Week Ashtanga Yoga Trial

If the beginners courses are fully booked or the dates don’t quite work for you, the 4-week Intro Pass lets you try things out. It’s designed to help you get a feel for Ashtanga, try out my teaching, and build confidence while you wait for the next full course. This pass gives you up to four weeks of classes so you can try things out at your own pace before committing to a regular class.

Please note:
This Intro Pass is a taster option for new students and doesn’t include the structured, step-by-step learning you’ll receive in the beginners courses. If you prefer a guided programme with weekly progression and personalised support, one of the beginners courses will be a better fit.

Ashtanga Yoga Trial - Learn More

Your Introductory Offer gives you 4 weeks access to any of the following classes…

If you are new to yoga I would recommend starting with a Mysore style class before attending a led Ashtanga class as this gives you a chance to find your feet at a slower pace. Mysore Style classes in Ashtanga Yoga are a way to give each student one to one teaching in a group class. Everyone will learn the sequence step by step, and practice at their own pace with guidance and personalised adjustments from the teacher. This personal approach makes the Mysore classes a perfect place for beginners.

Ashtanga Yoga

Mysore Style

St. Leonard’s Church Hall, St. Andrews

Mondays 17.15

Ashtanga Yoga

Mysore Style

St. Leonard’s Church Hall, St. Andrews

Wednesdays 9.00

Ashtanga Yoga

60 minute Led class

St. Leonard’s Church Hall, St. Andrews

Thursdays 09.30

Ashtanga Yoga

75 minute Led class

St. Leonard’s Church Hall, St. Andrews

Thursdays 18.30

4 weeks for £20

Which option is right for me?

Choosing where to begin can feel a little overwhelming, so here’s a simple guide to help you find the best starting point.

Sunday Introduction to Mysore Courses

Perfect if you’d like to:

  • learn the Ashtanga sequence step by step

  • move at your own pace with plenty of individual support

  • understand how Mysore-style self practice works

  • begin in a small group

This course is limited to 5 students, making it ideal if you prefer lots of personal guidance.

Book Sunday Mysore

Thursday Beginners Course

Perfect if you’d like to:

  • learn in a guided, follow-along format

  • build your strength and stamina as we move through this dynamic sequence

  • join a welcoming class you can continue to attend weekly

This class has a friendly group size and clear instruction so you’ll always feel supported. Please note a basic level of fitness is required for this course.

Book Thursday Beginners

4-Week Ashtanga Trial Pass

Perfect if:

  • the beginners courses are full

  • the dates don’t work for you

  • you don’t want to wait for the next course

  • you have yoga experience and want to try out my teaching

The 4-week trial pass gives you the flexibility to try out my weekly Ashtanga classes at any point in the year. Giving you the chance to explore the options and find a routine that works.

Book your 4 Week Trial

Still unsure?

Feel free to get in touch, I’m always happy to help you choose the right place to start.

What is Ashtanga Yoga?

Ashtanga Yoga is a dynamic and structured style of yoga that follows a set sequence of postures, linking breath with movement to create a flowing and meditative practice.

Unlike Hatha Yoga, where postures are typically held for longer periods, Ashtanga follows a continuous flow, making it physically engaging and deeply transformative.

The practice is progressive—meaning that as you build strength, flexibility, and understanding, more advanced postures can be introduced.

While it is known for being challenging, Ashtanga is also incredibly adaptable. Modifications and variations allow you to work at your own pace, making it suitable for both beginners and experienced practitioners alike.

Mysore-style Ashtanga yoga is a traditional method that enables students to learn at their own pace with personalised guidance from the teacher. This approach fosters confidence and independence, accommodating all skill levels, bodies, and experiences, in one class.

Join me to explore Ashtanga Yoga

Book your 4 week trial
4 week Ashtanga Yoga trial at warm hearts yoga in St. Andrews

What to expect?

  • A warm welcome

  • Clear and easy to follow instructions

  • Lots of options so you can find the right positions for your body

  • Work with the breath to find quiet & calm

  • Physical postures and movement to build strength, flexibility and improve your overall fitness

  • Guidance through the Ashtanga Sequences at the pace that’s right for you

  • Ideas from yoga philosophy applied to your yoga practice and your everyday life.

What to bring?

  • Your yoga mat if you have one (if you don’t, I can lend you one for your first class, but it is a worthwhile investment if you come along regularly!)

  • Wear comfortable clothes that you can move easily in

  • You might like a warmer layer or a blanket for your relaxation

Testimonials

  •  I really enjoyed this morning; practicing with others and being able to have assists and ask questions.  I think it will be very good for me.

    Judith - 6 Week Mysore Course 2025

  • I was slightly nervous as I knew I would be challenged and I expected pretzel type poses and eveyones to be doing it perfectly. Love love the structure of the class and started to look forward to the routine of it and the strength of the positions and how it makes you feel. As the weeks go on I am trying the more difficult options and find I am improving slowly. I look forward to class every week and feel challenged, supported and strong after each class.

    Rebecca - Ashtanga Basics

  • I’m really enjoying it! I find watching the women who are more experienced really helpful and inspiring, but also feels good to be able to go at my own pace, just do what I can do, and get individual help from you.

    Jenny - 6 Week Mysore Course 2024

  • I happened upon Sarah's Ashtanga classes in a somewhat random way. I wanted to attend some sort of exercise class with my daughter. I tried out two different yoga classes and Sarah's was the clear winner. She has a class of a manageable size which ensures each person can go at his/her own pace and receive individual help and advice. Sarah is very positive, practical and encouraging. I have not only benefited from the yoga practice in the class itself , installing an aura of inner peace and calm, but I have also put the yoga breathing learnt into practice in situations outside the class - calming myself in stressful situations, lifting heavy items, gardening ... I would totally recommend giving it a try.

    Marguerita - Ashtaga Mysore

  • There are great advantages to Mysore. You can move with your own breathing, rather than having to fit into the pace of the whole class. If you need to stop and rest, you can just start from where you left off without missing anything. Rather than having to wait while Sarah helps someone else in the class, you can carry on with your practice without interruption. Sarah is very attentive to each person's abilities, suggesting a next stage in their practice without pushing them beyond their personal wishes. I look forward very much to the peace of the class at the end of a busy day.

    Laura - Ashtanga Mysore

  • I hadn’t done Ashtanga for about a decade when I decided to take it up again, so I was quite nervous about joining an established class. With Warm Hearts Yoga, I didn’t need to be nervous at all! Sarah is extremely supportive and welcoming, and the whole class is really friendly. I always feel rejuvenated after a class, even though I might also be a bit achey!

    Paul - Led Ashtanga

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