WELCOME TO ASHTANGA YOGA OUTER BANKS

Ashtanga Yoga Outer Banks is dedicated to the practice of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga taught in the tradition of Sri K. Pattabhi Jois of the Krishnamacharya

Mysore Classes

Our teachers work one on one with every student in the group to facilitate and support the continuation and progression of the student’s personal practice.

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Beach Yoga Classes

Arrange a Private Yoga class on the beach for your family, group, or wedding party!


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Private Yoga Classes

Customize your own Yoga or Fitness Class at your desired location and time.

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Led Primary Series

Would you like to learn the traditional and sacred Vinyasa sequence?  This is the sequence that has given birth to all Vinyasa systems.

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WHAT IS ASHTANGA YOGA?

The term Astanga refers to the eight limbs of yoga, which are described in Patañjali’s Yoga Sūtras. They provide a practical way of living happily in the world while gradually moving one’s consciousness inward. -Nicholai Bachman

Yama

social ethics “restraints”

Niyama

personal ethics “internal restraints”

Asana

posture, sitting

Pranayama

breath regulation

Pratyahara

 internalization of the senses, “drawing back”

Dharana

focus, concentration

Dhyana

maintaining a focus, meditation

Samadhi

complete absorption

UPCOMING EVENTS


LET MICHELLE GUIDE YOU THROUGH YOUR SPIRITUAL JOURNEY

Get the inside scoop on how Michelle Dorer relates the physical practice of Ashtanga Yoga with your lifetime journey of increasing spiritual awareness

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LATEST NEWS

Stay in the loop on the latest ways to practice and study Yoga with Michelle and her team!

Michelle Wade (formerly Dorer) will be teaching a workshop in Fredericksburg, VA!
Michelle Wade (formerly Dorer) will be teaching a workshop in Fredericksburg, VA!
  • September 29, 2023

Join Michelle in Fredericksburg, VA for a 2 hour workshop at READ MORE

Yoga in the Outer Banks Salt Cave with Michelle Wade (formerly known as Dorer)!
Yoga in the Outer Banks Salt Cave with Michelle Wade (formerly known as Dorer)!
  • September 12, 2023

Join Michelle Wade (formerly known as Dorer) for a basic hatha yoga class in the Outer Banks Salt Cave....

Half Led Primary Series Mondays at Outer Banks Yoga in Kitty Hawk!
Half Led Primary Series Mondays at Outer Banks Yoga in Kitty Hawk!
  • June 6, 2023

Michelle Dorer will be teaching a Led Half Primary Series Class at Outer Banks Yoga Mondays at 10:30am the...