Self practice classes now three days a week Mon, Wed & Fri
Ashtanga Mysore Yoga (Self-Practice) is a traditional way of practising Ashtanga yoga, developed in, and named after, the city of Mysore in southern India.
Unlike led classes, where everyone moves together following the teacher’s cues, Mysore is a self-paced, supported style of practice where each student moves through a set sequence at their own rhythm, with guidance, adjustments, and one-to-one support from the teacher as needed.
Don’t worry if you are unfamiliar with the Ashtanga Mysore sequence — the teachers are there to support you throughout your practice (we also have ‘cheat sheets’ available) or if you want to dip your toes into a longer introduction, we run regular Intro to Self-Practice workshops throughout the year, led by our resident Mysore teachers Jock Orton and Amy Hughes.
You’ll be guided with both verbal and hands-on adjustments, and if you forget a pose, you can simply ask. Over time, the aim is to help you build confidence and familiarity with the sequence, gradually developing a more independent practice.
The Ashtanga sequence is often seen as something only suited to those who are strong or flexible, but in a Mysore setting it is always adapted to the individual. Modifications and props are used where needed, allowing the practice to be accessible, safe, and sustainable for everyone.
Our Ashtanga Mysore Yoga (Self-Practice) classes are led by Amy Hughes on Mondays and Fridays and Jock Orton on Wednesdays who have over 50 years Ashtanga teaching and 20 years of friendship between them, so you will find yourself immersed in a wealth of knowledge and experience!
The practice begins with a short opening chant, which you’re very welcome to simply listen to if you’re unfamiliar with it – the words will be put on the screens in the studio for those who wish to learn.
Students arrive and leave within that window as it suits their practice, and many tend to stay afterwards for a coffee and a chat — it’s a really lovely part of the morning.
The teachers aim is to help each student evolve into an independent practitioner and to enjoy the mental and physical benefits that the Ashtanga Mysore Yoga practice can bring.
Ashtanga Yoga is well known for its Mysore (self-practice) method – named after the place in India where it was first taught. It's a traditional way to teach students individually but in a group environment. Mysore (self-practice) requires that the practitioner learn each series in turn and practice at their own pace. The Ashtanga sequence is often viewed as being a dynamic style of yoga, however the sequence is best when adapted to the individual with modifications and props available to ensure safe and sustainable lifelong practice. Our aim is to help each student evolve into an independent practitioner so that they can join the Ashtanga Mysore (Self Practice) mornings and to enjoy the mental and physical benefits that the Ashtanga practice can bring.
Thank you for being Lime House, being here and for all your teachings. I have really seen a huge improvement in my yoga practice since I started your classes.
Amy began yoga with her mum in 1997. It’s been her refuge for grounding, healing and awakening ever since. Amy’s practice since 2008 has been Ashtanga and this remains the heart of her morning ritual. She teacher trained in the Ashtanga Self Practice method with John Scott and apprenticed for three years with Sarah Durney Hatcher. She completed Ashtanga’s fourth series under their generous guidance.
Amy’s practice is rounded out with pranayama, chanting and meditation and she loves to share these where she can. As an Ashtanga teacher Amy specialises in helping people to build an Ashtanga self practice suited to their constitution and life. She believes in keeping it accessible, maintainable and joyful. In this way the practice nourishes and supports the student’s growth rather than the student attempting to conform to an idealised image of each pose.
This individualising of self practices in Ashtanga draws not only on gems from her Ashtanga teachers, but also on her own self practice, her Trauma-Informed Training and outreach work and on her first training in Anusara Yoga with Bridget Woods-Kramer in 2005, which had a strong emphasis on bio-mechanical alignment.
Amy’s current Vinyasa Yoga classes are also deeply informed by this method; offering meditative flow sequences cued with an emphasis on alignment, energetics and breath. Amy also loves rest and recuperation practices and shares Restorative Yoga alongside her dynamic teachings at Lime House when opportunity presents itself.
Amy teaches:
Mysore (Self-Practice): Mondays | 7-9am
Gentle Vinyasa: Mondays | 10-11:30am
Mysore (Self-Practice): Fridays | 7-9am
It is said that we all come to healing in our own time and this was true for me when in 2000, I fell down a mountain snowboarding, breaking my back in four places and shattering my collarbone. After numerous unsuccessful operations, I decided to take matters into my own hands so that I might stand a chance of being mobile by the time I hit forty.
I began a regular yoga practice and as the ancient saying goes, ‘When the student is ready the teacher will appear.’ I moved back to Cornwall at the same time as Bridget Woods-Kramer, a world renowned Anusara teacher. I did my first two teacher trainings with no intention of ever teaching yoga, I just wanted to further my knowledge for my own practice. It was Bridget who dropped the bombshell on me that she needed cover for a Saturday class that forced me into teaching my first class. I was completely terrified………but I loved it!
I spent six years studying and teaching with Bridget and have developed a style that is physically challenging with attention to posture and alignment and above all, playful. My experience has taught me to cherish the physical practice of yoga, but it is the connection between mind, body and soul that inspires my practice. Over the last decade, my personal practice has moved towards Ashtanga and I have undertaken Ashtanga teacher trainings with David Swenson, Manju Jois and John Scott.
I have been teaching for 20 years and over this time I feel deeply privileged to have been taught by some of the worlds best teachers from a range of different schools of yoga, including Richard Freeman, David Williams, Sianna Shermann, Rod Stryker, Doug Keller, Bruce Bowditch, John Friend, Nancy Gilgoff, and Doug Swenson. In my classes I call upon the teachings of all of my teachers to best serve my own students, with a blend of the styles, techniques and adjustments I’ve learnt along my yoga journey. I am also co-founder and director of Lime House Yoga with my partner Emma and a dad to two wonderful children who constantly inspire and challenge me to be more present in the world and on my mat.
Jock teaches:
Mysore (Self-Practice) – Wednesdays | 7-9am
Dynamic Vinyasa – Wednesdays | 6:30-8pm
Rope & Flow – All Levels – Thursdays | 9:30-11am
Ashtanga Vinyasa – Saturdays | 8-9:30am
We are situated on the north Cornish coast between Perranporth and Cubert. 10 minutes from Newquay (20 mins to Newquay airport) , 15 minutes from Truro train station and 5 minutes drive or 30 minutes walk to the beach (What Three Words: ///dimension.brighter.enchanted )
Lime House Yoga StudioMount, RoseTruroCornwallTR4 9PP
Tel: 07774 311227
Email: info@limehouseyoga.com
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It couldn’t be simpler, pay for a monthly unlimited pass and come to as many classes as you want for a month from the date of purchase. You can either buy a recurring pass and it will automatically renew on the monthly anniversary of the date of purchase or you can buy a non-recurring pass where you will have to buy another one once it expires.
If you want to cancel your recurring pass just let us know and we will cancel the automatic renewal. We don’t offer refunds for unlimited monthly passes.
Yes, from the date of first booking you have 4 months to use the 10 credit pack and two months to use a 5 credit pack. After this time any unused credits will expire. If you know that you are going away when you buy your credits, don’t forget you can join most of our classes online! If you will be unable to join online, let us know and we can extend the date by the number of days you are away. We cannot do this retrospectively.
You can find all of our prices on our pricing page.
Yes. If you book you are guaranteed your place in the class. To register for a class you have to select the class you’re interested and then choose either Join Us in Studio or if it’s available, then Book Online.
All the weekly classes are available on the classes page. If you have problems booking then call us on 07774 311227 and we’ll book you into the class of your choice if there is space.
We have studio mats for you to use, however we advise you to eventually buy your own mat. We sell a small select range of yoga mats that we recommend/use ourselves. Cheap yoga mats are ok to start with but you will feel the difference in a high quality yoga mat as it will make your practice far more enjoyable. Cheap thin mats don’t offer the support and comfort that a higher quality mat provides.
Wear comfortable clothing with layers that are easily removed or added to allow for changes in body temperature during class. Be ready to practice in bare feet. This is the traditional (and safest) way to practice. One thing that we would recommend is to wear a top that you can keep on until you warm up and that you can put on at the end of a class, especially for Shavasana (relaxation).
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