
Catherine Followell
Catherine Followell is an Authorized Level 2 Ashtanga Yoga teacher and owner of Ashtanga Yoga Louisville in Louisville, Kentucky. She received her 200 and 300 hour certifications through Yoga East in 2015 and 2019, respectively. Catherine has made six visits to Mysore, India to study Ashtanga Yoga at its source, and opened Ashtanga Yoga Louisville in 2023 to offer a space to exclusively dedicated to sharing the powerful practice.
Ashtanga Yoga Led Primary Series
In this class, students will learn the basics of led Ashtanga practice including breath, drishti (gazing), and proper vinyasa count. Students will be guided through all 48 postures of the Primary Series with additional instruction and modifications provided. Class begins with Sun Salutations, then a series of standing poses including balancing postures, and finally moves to the floor for seats forward bends, twists, arm balances, and backbends. Due to the challenging nature of the class, it is best suited for students with previous yoga experience and no limiting injuries.