Enroll now for our spring Mysore Method introductory program starting April 28. Register here.

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Andrew Bresnen SYC Authorized II
Ellie Ray SYC Authorized II

Mysore Austin | Ashtanga Yoga

ABOUT

Ashtanga Yoga at Mysore Austin

In loving memory:
"Guruji" R. Sharath Jois
September 29, 1971-November 11, 2024

In November of 2024 our beloved teacher, R. Sharath Jois passed away unexpectedly. Our hearts and thoughts are with his wife Shruthi Jois and children Shraddha and Sambhav. In all that we do, we seek to honor his legacy and sacrifices he and his family made so that he could tirelessly teach year after year. Shruti Jois and his family have our unwavering support in continuing the program he started at Sharath Yoga Center.

As a students of Sharath Jois, Andrew and Ellie strive to continue the traditional practice of sharing these methods, from teacher to student and honoring his life of dedicated practice and teaching.

Mysore Austin offers traditional Ashtanga Mysore and led classes daily for students of all levels.

Mysore Austin provides instruction of the postures, vinyasas (movements) and breathing method of ashtanga yoga as taught by R. Sharath Jois in Mysore, India at the Sharath Yoga Centre.

The foundation of our practice is the Mysore method. In Mysore classes, students receive individualized instruction to learn the Ashtanga sequence of postures step by step, advancing as they gain proficiency.

CLASSES

Ashtanga Yoga Classes

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1/13
2/12
3/14
4/12
5/12
6/11
7/10
8/9
9/7
10/6
11/5
12/4

-2025-
1/29
2/27
3/29
4/27
5/26
6/25
7/24
8/23
9/21
10/21
11/20
12/19

Spring Enrollment for New Students

Includes step-by-step instruction for new practitioners.

April 28 - June 6

Includes 2 week trial of mysore membership

Practice Times:

Monday — 6:00 AM / 7:30 AM

Wednesday — 6:00 AM / 7:30 AM

Friday — 6:00 AM

Course Fee: $240

Group sizes limited to 8 participants

No classes on full or new moon days.

Email for instructions to register.

Mysore - Mysore is the method through which ashtanga is taught. There are no prerequisites (i.e. no experience required). Students may arrive anytime during the duration of the class as long as they are able to complete practice before close. Typical practices are between 45 and 90 minutes.

New Students - New Students will be taught in a one on one setting in the mysore room. There is no need to come with experience. The first weeks of practice focus on the foundations and students can expect a shorter practice. Slowly over time we will continue working on the sequence of postures in the primary series.

Led Primary - Guided, full primary series.

* Please contact the school before coming. New local students are required to sign up as members and to make a commitment to attend 3 classes a week minimum. All students must be registered prior to practicing.

DIRECTOR

Director

Andrew Bresnen, PhD

Once a research medical physicist, Andrew found his true calling in the practice of Ashtanga yoga. Andrew began practicing yoga in San Antonio at Yoga Shala with his first teacher Ana Hollis.

In 2014 Andrew first travelled to India to study with his teacher Sharath Jois at KPJAYI (now SYC) in Mysore. During the year and half in India Andrew practiced at KPJAYI for two seasons and he received Level II Authorization and Sharath Jois's blessing to teach Ashtanga. Andrew returns annually to practice and assist in the shala in Mysore.

Andrew has taught students ranging from high school students to Tibetan monks at Sera monastery in India, where he lived teaching math and physics and practicing yoga.

Andrew's daily personal practice focuses on the asana (postures) and study of the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. Andrew believes in the transformative effects of practice and is able to inspire and encourage students in their work on the mat.

INSTRUCTORS

Instructors

Ellie Ray

Since stepping into a Mysore room in 2015, Ellie has approached the practice of Ashtanga yoga with dedication and curiosity. After earning her degree in Interior Architecture from the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design, she sought a way to reconnect with a healthier lifestyle. Yoga quickly became more than just a physical practice—it became a path of self-inquiry and transformation.

A few years later, Ellie made her first journey to India to study with Sharath Jois. In 2020, she moved to Texas and found her home at Mysore Austin, where she eventually began assisting Andrew. In 2025, she received Level II Authorization from SYC, further deepening her commitment to sharing Ashtanga yoga in its traditional form. Today, she teaches at Mysore Austin, offering both group instruction and private mentorship, including introductory intensives for new practitioners.

Ellie also runs The Hungry Yogi, a private retreat chef business inspired by her belief that food, like yoga, supports inner awareness. When she’s not teaching or cooking, she’s often facilitating events or unwinding at Barton Springs.

Photos by Mysore Austin student Amanda Stronza

REGISTRATION and PRICING

Mysore Austin

Memberships and Pricing

Registration Process

Contact the shala to setup a phone call.
Review the Shala Etiquette. Interested students can come quietly observe practice at a scheduled time.
Register online for the agreed start date. Paid registrations for agreed start date are non-refundable. Please read the terms and conditions at purchase.