Ashtanga yoga helps in building muscle strength, which is often ignored in other forms of yoga. Every movement is synchronised with a specific style of breathing known as Ujjayi.  Ashtanga can be regarded as a complete fitness program. It helps in increasing the body’s strength, endurance, and flexibility as well as calming and disciplining the mind.    

Throughout January, we'll be running weekly yoga sessions as part of Better You, a month of fitness and wellness events and activities. Join the conversation with #BetterYou.

Yoga teacher Liz Castro-Thomas has been practicing yoga for the past 20 years. She intends classes to be gentle, relaxing, and geared towards the specific needs and requirements of those who attend. At the end of each session you should leave noticably more relaxed than on arrival.