Antipolo Ashtanga Yoga Shala

19/10/2025

Like a tree, stand tall and proud. You are a unique and special part of this world. ✨️

Thank you Antipolo ADHD GROUP for sharing your energy and presence with us! We hope to see you parents and kids in our yoga space 🙌

ADHD Kids Yoga

19/10/2025

14/10/2025

🌕 Moon Day at Antipolo Ashtanga Yoga — October 21, Tuesday 🌕

A day to slow down, reflect, and restore.
Join us for a nourishing line-up of mindful practices — from quiet reading to deep rest.

🕙 10AM–12NN Quiet Bookclub (read, reflect, or simply be — no phones, no rush)
🕒 3PM–4PM Pranayama & Journaling
🕓 4PM–5PM Qigong
🕔 5PM–6PM Chair Yoga
🕕 6PM–7PM Yin Yoga

Take the day to recharge under the energy of the moon. 🌙
Reserve your spot at bookwhen.com/aay

12/10/2025

Part 2 of Handstand Journey by 🤸‍♂️

This session was more than just learning how to balance or safely bail out of a handstand — it was about understanding our fears and how our natural protective instincts work (which is a good thing!).

Coach Justin reminded us that the goal isn’t to be "fearless" to the point of recklessness, nor to be so afraid that we stop ourselves from trying. It’s about finding that balance in that spectrum — acknowledging fear, but learning to move with it, supported by awareness and knowledge.

One of my personal reflections was how many women, especially girls, may have missed out on the kind of rough-and-tumble play that helps build reflexes and physical instincts. All of us needs that! Growing up, we were often told to stay “prim and proper.” Today’s practice felt freeing — light, playful, and full of rediscovery. For a moment, I felt like a child again, moving intuitively and without the heavy thoughts of fear or judgment.

The rollover drills were my favorite! My injured elbow held up beautifully and glad it didn't bail on me, too. 😁

Relearning how to trust our reflexes is such an intuitive and empowering practice. Today, we got to experience that again — even just for a short while.

Big thanks to Coach Justin for his insights, energy, and for guiding us through such valuable drills. 🙏✨
Thanks Lulu for travelling all the way from Makati, to Anna for showing up even if we are fearful about it, for Rain for capturing us and sharing your presence!

11/10/2025

We are excited to share our love of yoga to kids this Oct 19! 🙌

Save the date! 📢

02/10/2025

Did you know the main walls of the shala were hand-painted by us? Every little imperfection makes them even more special. 🙏

01/10/2025

October offer:
Flow into Backbends Class

Grounded in the Ashtanga Second Series, this class explores the fundamentals of safe and sustainable backbending. We’ll flow through key postures that prepare the spine, shoulders, and hips, while learning how to use breath as a guide for opening.

Expect a balance of strength and softness—building the foundations of deeper backbends with mindful awareness.

Backbends are more than just flexibility—they help counter the effects of long hours spent sitting, hunching over a computer, or carrying stress in the shoulders and chest.

By opening the front body and strengthening the back, this practice supports healthier posture, deeper breathing, and renewed energy. Perfect for anyone seeking to release tension, expand their capacity for breath, and bring more balance into daily life.

Come and flow with us into backbends 💗

30/09/2025

We are entering the last quarter of the year! (I still can't believe it 🙈)

Here comes our October schedule! New classes & workshops to look out for:

🌸 The Creative Pause: Learning to draw with our right brain + the deep stretch of Yin Yoga on Oct 26 Sunday

🤸‍♂️🤸‍♀️ Balance Journey of Handstand learning + Arm Balances on Oct 12 with out guest teachers, Justin and Rain

🤍 Tch Bry is back with Gentle Vinyasa Yoga every Fridays 10:30am

💗 Flow into Backbends, a new class based on Ashtanga Second series backbend poses, by tch Dianne every Sat 10:30am

🙌 Community Meditation for free

Supporting you not just physically, but spiritual & mental wellness as well!

See you on the mat this October 🌸

29/09/2025

Teacher Bry will be back this October after her pregnancy break!

Starting slow and steady with our Gentle Vinyasa Yoga every Fridays 10:30 am!

Move with ease and breath in this slow, mindful flow designed for all levels. Gentle Vinyasa links simple postures with steady breathing, helping you release tension, build awareness, and restore energy. Expect smooth transitions, grounding movements, and space to connect with your body at your own pace. Perfect for beginners or anyone seeking a nourishing, calming practice.

29/09/2025

Yoga is not a fad—it’s a living tradition rooted in ancient India. While modern yoga often highlights fitness, its true essence is much deeper. 🙏 Practicing with awareness and respect honors its origins while bringing balance into our lives today.

👉 What aspect of yoga feels most meaningful to you?

28/09/2025

Thank you Johnji for spending your Sunday morning with the Ashtanga community here in Antipolo. 🙏 We appreciate your presence, guidance and energy!

It was a lovely morning to practice with fellow teachers and students 🙌 Thank you all for coming and practicing together 🌸

Om shanti ✨️🙌🙏