Ashtanga Yoga Shala - Yoga Classes Paddington (Beginner & Advanced)

My husband and I have been going here for a few months now and we have finally found the practice we have been yearning for for many years. Richard Clark is a profound person- so knowledgeable, humble, professional and Classical. We have been yearning to go to Mysore to study this form of Yoga- not only as a practice but as a lifestyle. With Richard and the classes at AYS, we have a chance to experience this lifestyle and methodologies directly. We now practice what we learn in classes, everyday. We don't wish to miss a day of abhyasa for that is the level of inspiration we derive in Richard's presence:)

I've been practicing at this school for 12 years and can honestly say it's the best one I've ever attended. My yoga journey began 20 years ago in the UK so I've tried various styles and approaches from different teachers, some were good, some were terrible, leading me to injury and pushing myself to strike a pose with no further meaning or depth. With Richard Clark at Ashtanga Yoga Shala you can be assured that you will be looked after and the right intention is set so that you can discover what yoga is truly about. This isn't the place for adding to your exercise regime in terms of 'sweating it out' or performing 'stretches' or current fads, Richard is a dedicated yogi who truly lives and breathes what he teaches. Anyone who joins the school will be enriched by his knowledge.

I began practising at Ashtanga Yoga Shala in 2003 and I spent the next wonderful nine years practising with Richard and Maxine. Richard is truly knowledgeable about the practise and philosophy of yoga. I feel very grateful that Richard was one of my first teachers on the path of yoga. He taught me so much about what it really is to have and to practise yoga in your life. I no longer live in Brisbane, but I will forever be grateful for those nine years. A truly enriching nine years in my life. For authentic yoga this is this place.

If you are looking for a genuine yoga practice, not just a sequence of 'postures', this school is for you. You'll get much more if you attend it with an open heart and ready to take in some yoga philosophy which Richard (the teacher) is always eager to share. I've been with this school for a number of years already and hope to stay for much longer. Classes suit every level of 'fitness' and you don't need to wait for better times to start. Really, feels more like a family for me now.

5 stars in all regards! Discovering Ashtanga Yoga Shala 2 years ago has had a healthy and happy impact on my life. Richard is fantastic. I have tried many yoga classes over the years in Brisbane and have never come across someone as dedicated and true as Richard.