Ashtanga Foundations + Strength Training

Want to feel stronger, more stable, and more confident in your Ashtanga practice? This workshop breaks down the strength and body awareness behind some of the more challenging elements of Ashtanga yoga. Through targeted strength exercises, drills, and focused movement work, we’ll explore what it actually takes to build stability in headstands and arm balances—and how that strength translates into a more grounded, controlled practice on the mat. We’ll work with core strength, shoulder and upper-body stability, alignment, weight distribution, and the often-overlooked foundational pieces that help make challenging postures feel more accessible. You’ll learn how to use your body more effectively, build strength with intention, and develop the control needed to support yourself rather than simply muscle your way through a pose. This is an opportunity to slow down, break things apart, ask questions, and discover where you can build strength within your own practice. Whether you’re working toward your first arm balance, looking to improve your headstand, or simply want to feel stronger and more capable in your Ashtanga practice, you’ll leave with practical tools you can continue to use on your mat. Come ready to move, work, explore, and get a little stronger. Includes a 30-minute break to rest, reset, and integrate between workshop sessions. With Alejandra Gonzalez: Ale is a certified yoga instructor with a strong foundation in Ashtanga Yoga, she also brings training in Yoga Wheel, Aerial Yoga, and Jivamukti. Her teaching draws on her own experience with the transformative power of a consistent yoga practice, with an emphasis on strength, mobility, body awareness, and mindful movement. Her Ashtanga practice continues to shape the way she approaches strength and resilience on the mat, helping students build confidence and a deeper connection to their bodies.