The Other Side of Ashtanga Cogoleto
with Joey Paz

June 26-28, 2026
@ Holy Beach, Cogoleto Italy

Program:

Friday June 26: Ashtanga Intro, 5-7pm

Introduction to BNS Iyengar Primary Series + Pranayama pt. 1

Includes Therapeutic techniques, Asana, Mudra, Bandha & Pranayama. Starting from wherever your practice is currently, I will assist you in taking the next steps to deepen, understand and evolve your yoga practice.

Then we will have a traditional Ashtanga practice in the "alternative" lineage of our teacher, Sri BNS Iyengar of Mysore, who is the world’s senior living Ashtanga teacher and the last living student of Krishnamacharya still living and teaching today in Mysore at age 99. After asana, prepare for a powerful overview of the traditional pranayama system of Sri BNS Iyengar. This pranayama lineage is a powerful and meticulous system designed specifically to bring balance to the nervous system, purify the Nadis in preparation for the rising of Kundalini with the more advanced practices of Shakti Chalana Pranayama, which will be introduced the following day. Participants will also receive PDF instruction guides with step-by-step instructions for a lifelong continued pranayama practice.

Saturday, June 27: 5pm-7pm

Introduction to BNS Iyengar Intermediate Series + Pranayama Pt. 2

(Same description above)

Sunday, June 28: 9am - 12pm

Mysore practice, followed by Intro to BNS Iyengar's Mudra system.

Students will have the opportunity to explore Primary, Intermediate, or Advanced series with Joey's guidance in a Mysore style class setting. Afterwards, we take a deep dive into the system of traditional Hatha Yoga Mudras, Bandhas, and Mantra Yoga. These practices consolidate our asana practice and provide a direct pathway to the higher limbs of Yoga- Contemplation, Meditation, and Superconsciousness.

Please register with Erika via WhatsApp at +39 349 396 0746
See you at the Holy Beach!