Ashtanga United

Uniting Perspectives in Ashtanga Yoga

Agora Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal | 29th May – 1st June

A unique 4-day lovely collaboration intensive bringing together diverse approaches to Ashtanga yoga through the combined experience of internationally renowned Ashtanga yoga teachers Petri Räisänen and Scott Johnson – creating an open environment where mindful and therapeutic teachings merge to support your individual practice.

Agora Lisboa is focusing for Ashtanga Yoga, Buddhism and Spirituality and has a safe and friendly environment in the middle of the Lisboa.

Daily Intensive Schedule

• Morning Mysore Practice: 6:30 AM – 10:00 AM
• Afternoon Workshops: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Extra Optional Events (Not Included in the Price)

• African Lisbon Tour: Friday 30th May, 3pm – 7pm – The African Lisbon Tour is a unique experience that combines history, culture and entertainment and allows for a melting pot of knowledge and culture.
• South Indian Evening Meal: Saturday 31st May, 6pm – 8pm – Join the community for an evening meal with friendly faces and connection.

Morning Ashtanga Yoga Mysore Style Assisted Self Practice Classes

Join Petri and Scott as they combine their experience, skill and expertise in an open Mysore class from 6:30am – 10am. There will be two start times, one at 6:30am and then another rolling start time from 8am where people can come and take the place of people as they leave.

Afternoon Ashtanga Yoga Workshops with Petri and Scott

In these afternoon workshops Petri and Scott will co-teach a transformative 4-day intensive that will weave together different perspectives on the Ashtanga yoga practice grounded in pranayama and meditation. Petri and Scott will share and host workshops on parts of the practice that are important to them, inviting each other to contribute and share opinions and techniques that elevate the experience and conversation. Each workshop welcomes feedback and contributions from all practitioners.

Afternoon Workshop Schedule

Thursday, May 29th: Introduction to Ashtanga United

Petri and Scott explore the foundational concept of Ashtanga yoga as a unifying practice that brings together all aspects of our experience. This opening session sets the tone for the intensive, introducing students to the complementary approaches of both teachers.

Friday, May 30th: A Mindful Approach to Ashtanga Yoga

Petri and Scott will share a workshop that delves into the meditative aspects of Ashtanga yoga, exploring the subtle interplay between mind/body movements & philosophical inquiry. Sharing insightful philosophy, pranayama and meditation discover how your practice can become a moving meditation.

Saturday, May 31st: A Therapeutic Approach to Ashtanga Yoga

Petri and Scott will talk about the therapeutic dimensions of Ashtanga yoga, focusing on energy flow and movement. Integrating philosophy, pranayama and meditation you will discover how to cultivate a practice that nurtures and heals.

Sunday, June 1st: Pranayama, Meditation and Q/A

The intensive culminates in a collaborative session where Petri and Scott will end the intensive with subtle practices and invite conversation and questions on how we can keep practicing with openness.

Come to enjoy the practice, Ashtanga community and become United!

Big hugs, Scott and Petri