Each class begins with a brief talk and Pranayama practice which will help you bridge the gap between the physical and meditative elements of Ashtanga. Jennifer and Erica will use their almost three decades of experience using the tools of Ashtanga Yoga to deepen your focus on your internal environment. By practicing with the intention to withdraw the senses (Pratyahara), you will turn what is often thought of as a Work-OUT into a Work-IN. This approach helps beginners build confidence and learn modifications in a supportive environment, while encouraging all students to turn inward and cultivate trust in their own inner teacher. As their teacher David Williams often says, “What’s important is what’s invisible.”