Berkeley Mysore

This studio is an excellent place to learn the Ashtanga Vinyasa system. Ayelet has studied for many years and is amazing teacher, communicator, and practitioner. Unlike many Mysore programs where teachers simply oversee the room without offering much individual attention, Ayelet works hands on with her students in order to help them with their own development and individual practice. I have learned a great deal from practicing here the last several years

This was my second Mysore teacher after an initial 3 month dabble. Ayelet is so many fold more knowledgable and helpful than my previous instructor. She is patient, explains things very clearly and pushes you just enough. I’ve been going for about a year now and plan to continue for as long as I’m in the area. So grateful to have her!

This was my first introduction to Ashtanga Mysore style Yoga. I’ve learned more here than in any other Yoga class. The individual attention really makes a difference. Ayelet is a great teacher — she slowly pushes you to move beyond your comfort zone and challenge yourself.

Having taken yoga in years past but being new to a regular Ashtanga practice, my experience with Ayelet and Berkeley Mysore has been very rich already, teaching me more than I have had a chance to learn in other yoga classes, breath work included. Ayelet’s attentiveness to all of her students is unfaltering, very precise, and complemented by a sensitivity to individual bodies and their needs (and quirks).

Great space and great teacher! Ayelet teaches with a healthy mix of alignment and moving with the breath to the Mysore practice. She can help you to find the confidence to eventually develop a safe home practice.

I have been practicing Mysore yoga for twelve years. Ayelet is very well respected and highly trained.
Ayelet leads the program doing her own 4^th series practice at BYC and then her teaching starts at around 7:00a. I learn so much just by watching her amazing practice. She has been trained by some of the greats such as Lino Miele, Sharath (Pattabi Jois’ grandson) and John Campbell. She has many years teaching experience and moved to Berkeley in 2011. We are blessed to have her here!
If you are new to this style of yoga, simply show up to the studio at about 7:15 and Ayelet will walk you through the series. The mysore style is a self paced memorized series with strong emphasis on breath, power (bandas) and strength.
The practice happens to attract couples because this style can work for all ages and all bodies. It challenges you from where you are.