There are two courses on Ashtanga, one being the Primary Series and the other the Intermediate Series. Both courses actually come in two versions, one is called traditional and the other non-linear. The content is the same in both versions it is just how you access the material that is different.
The traditional version only allows you to progress one lesson each week taking a linear route through the course one posture at a time. This is really the preferred version because it slows you down and gives you time to integrate the lessons into your practice before moving on. However many students have chunks of time become available and they want to dive deep while they can, so we have the non-linear version that will let you jump forwards and back as much as you like and progress through the course as quickly as you like. With both versions you have no time limitations of access so you will always have the opportunity to dip in and out as life sends you curve balls.
You can find out more about all the courses on the courses page or click on one of the course highlights below to go to a specific course.
Ashtanga Intermediate Series Non-Linear
Joey will guide you through the postures in the Ashtanga Intermediate Series. 180 videos spread over 33 lessons. This version allows you to jump around the sequence. You would already want to be practicing the Ashtanga Primary Series before taking this course.
Ashtanga Yoga Intermediate Series Intensive Traditional Progression
Joey will guide you through the postures in the Ashtanga Intermediate Series. 180 videos spread over 33 lessons. You would already want to be practicing the Ashtanga Primary Series before taking this course.
Ashtanga Primary Series Intensive Non-Linear
Joey Miles invites you to go deeper into your practice. 44 lessons in total with over 130 videos. Get the insights, the technique and the detail. This version lets you jump around lessons.
Ashtanga Yoga Primary Series Intensive Traditional Progression
Joey Miles invites you to go deeper into your practice. 44 lessons in total with over 130 videos. Get the insights, the technique and the detail.
Hi there, I am a beginner with Ashtanga and only do a shortened version of the Primary series. I wanted to ask if it would be better for me to do the Non-linear version of the Primary course or the Traditional version? Also, is there a time limit on the courses? Many thanks
Hi Paul, sorry for the delay getting back to you. The different structures of the course are not to do with how far you go through the series but rather how you approach the learning. We always advise the traditional approach as the most likely way most students will integrate the ideas into their practice. There is no time limit to the access of all our courses.