Blog Tag: Led Class
Led Class is an essential part of Ashtanga yoga tradition, where all students practice the entire sequence synchronously following the teacher's Sanskrit count. Unlike the self-paced Mysore practice, Led Class rhythm is set by the teacher — typically the traditional five breaths per pose, letting you complete practice within unified group energy.
Led Class has unique challenges and rewards. It requires you to keep up with the set pace, with no extra time to linger or rest. This practice helps establish proper breath-movement coordination and reveals "bad habits" you might have developed in self-practice — like staying too long in certain poses or skipping transitions.
For Ashtanga practitioners, attending at least one Led Class per week is traditionally recommended. At Tapas Yoga, we regularly hold Led Classes, allowing practitioners to deepen practice within group energy. No matter how long you've practiced, Led Class always brings new experiences and insights.
