Ashtanga Yoga Cleveland

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UPDATED 6/5/2024

PLEASE EMAIL KORY WITH ANY QUESTIONS: kory@alchemystudiocle.com

Ashtanga Yoga with Kory Sheffer

  • Mysore Class

    Mysore style classes share their namesake with their birthplace of Mysore, India. This is the traditional method of passing on the teachings of Yoga from teacher to student in a one on one fashion. Students practice together in the same room however, everyone moves at their own pace, receives specific and individual instruction from the teacher, and progresses at a speed appropriate for their ability.

    Mysore classes are a progressive learning experience in that postures, breathing techniques, and philosophies are learned over a period of time. As a student integrates what he or she has learned and is ready for more, the teaching advances - because of this approach, Mysore Classes are not “drop in” classes. To reap the benefits of a Mysore practice a student must be ready and willing to commit to practicing with us a minimum of two to three mornings per week.

    All individuals may practice Mysore Ashtanga - it is truly one of the best ways to begin. While it may seem intimidating at first, after the first few breaths all students will feel right at home.

  • Strength & Stretch Class

    This class will begin again in January 2025. Stay Tuned!

    Strength & Stretch is a popular class for Yoga students and athletes that Kory designed while teaching in Napa California.

    This class is designed to teach and improve MOBILITY - which is a balance between Strength (active range of motion) and Stretch (flexibility or passive range of motion)

    Structured similarly to a HIIT class, there are 5 rounds of "drills" that include kinetic stretching, FRC (functional range conditioning), cardio, strength, agility, balance, and playfulness. We'll cool down at the end with mindful breathing, restorative postures, and rest.

    Modifications will be provided for all "drills" however, it should be known that this class is fast moving and challenging!

  • Class Schedule

    MYSORE CLASSES
    *All Mysore classes are open arrival times. Students may arrive anytime between 6:30 and 7:30 AM to begin. All students must be finished by 9:00 AM.

    Sunday: 7:00 AM - 9:00AM

    Monday: 6:30 AM - 9:00 AM

    Wednesday: 6:30 AM - 9:00 AM

    Thursday: 6:30 AM - 9:00 AM

    STRENGTH & STRETCH CLASS

    Starting in January 2025!

Ashtanga Yoga Tuition Options

 

ALL NEW and VISITING STUDENTS: Please email Kory before registering for class to begin a dialogue about practice. connect@ashtangayogacleveland.com

HOW TO REGISTER FOR CLASS - IMPORTANT FOR FIRST TIME and RETURNING USERS:

We’ve recently moved to ACUITY scheduling for our Yoga Classes, Class Passes, and Memberships. Please follow the instructions below to purchase your pass, sign up for class, and create your account:

STEP 1: Choose your class pass or membership (below) and follow the prompts to purchase.

STEP 2: Once the purchase has been completed you will automatically see a confirmation that contains a unique code connected to the SCHEDULE (this is about mid-way down the confirmation) It will look like this: Certificate codes: XXXXXXXX Schedule
Expires: July 5, 2024. You’ll click on “schedule”

STEP 3: Once you’ve clicked on the word “schedule” you will see all upcoming classes available. Select the day and time you’d like to come to class.

STEP 4: Once you’ve scheduled your class you will receive another automatic confirmation and prompt to REGISTER FOR AN ACCOUNT - THIS IS ESSENTIAL TO TRACK MULTI CLASS PASSES AND MEMBERSHIPS

STEP 5: Once your account is created you’ll be able to automatically log into your account for future bookings, purchases, and membership management.

STEP 6: REGISTER BELOW!

Available for purchase through April 30th. Membership begins within one week of registration.

$65

**SPECIAL PRICING THROUGH APRIL. REGULARLY $90!

NEW STUDENT WELCOME

  • All new students to the practice are eligible for our Welcome Month. 30 Days of Unlimited Ashtanga Classes with Kory.

  • New students must email Kory prior to starting

  • Pass activates upon purchase and is valid for 4 weeks

  • All sales are final

 

$24

SINGLE CLASS PASS

  • Good for attendance to one Mysore or Guided Class

  • New Students must email Kory prior to starting

  • Pass expires one month after purchase

  • All sales are final.

 

$80.00

4 CLASS PASS

  • Good for attendance to 4 Mysore and/or Guided Classes

  • Best for students who can only commit to one class per week

  • Pass expires 4 WEEKS after purchase

  • All sales are final. No pausing, extending, or transferring of this class pass.

 

$175

10 CLASS PASS

  • Good for attendance to 10 Mysore and/or Guided Classes.

  • Best for students who attend at least twice per week

  • Pass expires 5 WEEKS after purchase

  • All sales are final. No pausing, extending, or transferring of this class pass.

 

$85

STUDENT MEMBERSHIP (AUTO-PAY)

  • Available to all students who have a current Student ID.

  • Unlimited access to all regularly scheduled Ashtanga Yoga Classes

  • 3 month commitment required for this auto-pay pricing option. Pass automatically renews monthly

  • After 3 months students may cancel membership with 30 day written notice

  • All sales are final. No pausing, extending, or transferring of this membership.

 

$160

MONTHLY UNLIMITED AUTO-PAY *best value!

  • Unlimited access to all regularly scheduled Ashtanga Yoga Classes

  • Member discount on workshops with Kory

  • Invites to members only events

  • 3 month commitment required for this auto-pay pricing option. Pass automatically renews monthly

  • After 3 months students may cancel membership with 30 day written notice

  • All sales are final. No pausing or transferring of this membership.

 

$170

SINGLE MONTH UNLIMITED

  • Unlimited access to all regularly scheduled Ashtanga Yoga Classes for one month

  • Pass expires four weeks after purchase

  • All sales are final. No pausing, extending, or transferring of this membership.

Kory Sheffer - Alchemy Studio Founder + Ashtanga Yoga Cleveland Director

KORY is the founder and director of Alchemy Studio + Ashtanga Yoga Cleveland. Formerly, Kory was the founder and director of Ashtanga Yoga Napa Valley (Napa, California) which flourished from 2015 - 2020. Yoga found Kory over a decade ago through common Western and gym styled classes. Intrigued by the source material, she sought a more meaningful and comprehensive Yoga experience, discovering Ashtanga Yoga to her delight. Kory began this journey with Vance Selover (Berkeley, California) and gradually ventured to Ashtanga Yoga luminary Tim Miller (Encinitas, California) where she engaged in regular practice from 2014 through 2019. During her years studying with Tim, she received 100 hour teaching certifications from him in The Primary and Intermediate Series of Ashtanga Yoga.

Fortunate geographic proximity led Kory to meet Harvard PhD candidate and founder of Yogic Studies, Seth Powell in 2018. His mastery of Yogic history, philosophy, and Sanskrit language encouraged her to further her curiosity in these subjects. She regularly participates in Seth’s Yogic Studies online courses and invites him to share his immense knowledge and engaging teaching style with her community of students. Kory now assists Seth in leading yearly pilgramiges to India through the Yogic Studies “Sacred Sites of India” tour. Kory credits Seth with catalyzing and fostering some of her most profound realizations in her time as a student of Yoga.

In June of 2019 Kory studied for one month in Bali under the guidance of Mark Robberds. She has been profoundly inspired by Mark’s experience and approach to integrating alternative movement modalities such as FRC and Kinstretch into the practice while maintaining the integrity of the Ashtanga Yoga method.

Kory has twice embarked on sojourns to Mysore India - November and December of 2016 and June and July of 2018 for intensive study with the late Sharath Jois at KPJAYI, now known as the Sharath Yoga Center.

Continuing her studies and fascination with body mechanics, in February of 2020 Kory received certification from FRS (Functional Range Systems) as an FRC movement specialist.

In the Mysore room Kory is a supportive and encouraging teacher. She recognizes that all students are different and will require a unique and individual approach. While Kory acknowledges the “traditional” framework of the Ashtanga Yoga sequencing and methodology, she is known to provide supportive and at times alternative suggestions - which may include deeper anatomical research or physical conditioning to ensure that each posture is appropriate for students to incorporate into their practice. When studying and practicing with Kory students can expect to be challenged in a supportive and positive manner; engaged in deep self-study, discovery & reflection; and inspired by the awakening of limitless potential.

Learn More about Ashtanga Yoga..

If you’d like to learn more about Ashtanga Yoga and the Mysore program you can email Kory directly.