Intro to Ashtanga Primary Foundations

This is the class you’ve all been asking for.

A slower, safer, and more intelligent entry into the Ashtanga Primary Series designed for those curious about the system but unsure where to begin. Taught the Slow Movement Fitness Training (SMFT©) way, this format breaks the series into scaffolded segments, beginning with global foundations: breath awareness, muscular integration, deep core stability through the ISS, and bandha awareness—not just as physical locks, but as internal regulators of energy and attention. We focus less on flowing with speed or achieving a particular shape—and more on understanding how a pose functions and most importantly, how it feels in your unique structure. And whether it truly supports your body, breath, and nervous system. Ashtanga the old way may not be for everybody - but every body can begin here and benefit from this system with consistent, mindful practice.

The Science of Rest without Sleep

Yoga Nidra 55 - where work is rest here

Yoga Nidra 55 is our rest-based class designed to help you reset, repair, and reconnect. This guided experience uses structured relaxation techniques - including breath awareness, body scanning, and visualisation to take you into a liminal, meditative state between wakefulness and sleep. It’s here that your nervous system softens, stress begins to dissolve, and your body enters its natural healing mode. No movement is required. Just lie back, get comfortable, and be gently led into stillness. Whether you’re physically drained, mentally foggy, or simply need a pause from life’s pace, this class offers a safe and effective way to recharge. Set in our quiet rooftop studio in Newmarket, Yoga Nidra 55 provides a nourishing reset that builds internal resilience. This isn’t about performance - it’s about presence. Emerge grounded, clearer, and more in tune with your body’s inner wisdom. Less doing, more being.

Enquire about our upcoming YTT200

Second Intake YTT200 coming up

Our first YTT200 intake is now in full flow—and the energy is electric! This is more than a teacher training; it’s a deep dive into the heart of modern yoga, where tradition meets intelligent movement and embodied teaching. With standout workshops like muscle vs fascia and key implications for developing interoception  in yoga, scaffolded sequencing labs, evolution of yoga history studies, and the art of cueing, you’ll gain the tools to teach with confidence and authenticity. Rooted in clarity, connection, and real-world relevance with exposure to both Hatha and Vinyasa disciplines, this course is your foundation for a lifelong path in yoga. Want in on the next round? Join the waitlist now by emailing ewa@vitalenergyyoga.com and be the first to know when applications open, early bird deals and limited scholarship opportunities for those who qualify. An online YTT200 version will be launched also, dates to be announced soon.