Breathe and Move Together
Come practice Ashtanga Yoga in the desert.
What is Ashtanga Yoga?
When practicing Ashtanga Yoga in the Mysore Style you will learn a set sequence of postures at your own pace, with individual guidance from a teacher in a quiet, group setting. Unlike led classes, Mysore Style allows students to move through the practice independently, receiving hands-on assistance and personalized instruction based on their level. If you don’t know the sequence, don’t worry we’ll teach you!
Led Ashtanga classes are guided by a teacher and follow the traditional Ashtanga Yoga Primary Series sequence of poses. Students move through the series as a group in unison. Led Half Primary series classes are a great way to learn the series with modifications and alternatives offered.
Intro to Ashtanga Yoga is a class for all levels. The class is taught in a semi-guided manner based on the students’ levels. Students brand new to Ashtanga Yoga to students practicing Intermediate and Advanced series are welcome. Modifications and alternatives are always taught according to individual student’s needs.
About Us
Swaha Yoga 111
Classes are located at Swaha Yoga 111 in Rancho Mirage, CA. Blocks, blankets, straps and mats are available to borrow. Please bring your own towel.
Marcia Abbott
Marcia has a PhD in Physiology, is a Certified Exercise Physiologist from the American College of Sports Medicine and is an RYT500 through Yoga Alliance. She has been practicing yoga for over 15 years and Ashtanga Yoga for over 10 years. She completed her YTT in Orange County, California, in 2017, completed 300 hours with Kino MacGregor’s Omstars Yogaversity program in the spring of 2025 and has 40 hours Ashtanga Yoga Primary Series training with David Swenson, in 2022. In 2018, Marcia completed a 50 hour Yin Yoga Teacher Training at the Omega Institute, led by Biff Mithoefer. Marcia’s primary teacher was Tim Miller, who taught her that practicing over a long time, without interruption and with sincere devotion, is the essence of Ashtanga Yoga. Marcia currently resides in the Coachella Valley and travels the world to practice with many teachers, including Kino MacGregor, Tim Feldmann and Ty Landrum. Locally, Marcia visits Diana Christinson, in Dana Point, at Pacific Ashtanga Yoga, and Holly Gastil in the San Diego area. Marcia truly believes in the transformational nature of Ashtanga Yoga and can’t wait to share her passion for the practice. Marcia encourages a non-dogmatic approach to the practice with accessible options to fit all bodies and levels.
In-Studio Sessions
Please register in advance
Thursday, March 19
5:30– 6:30 PM Led Ashtanga Yoga Half Primary Series – Level 1/2
Marcia Abbot
Sunday, March 22
8:00-9:30 AM Ashtanga Yoga Mysore Style – All levels
Marcia Abbott
Thursday, March 26
5:30– 6:30 PM Led Ashtanga Yoga Half Primary Series – Level 1/2
Marcia Abbott
Sunday, March 29
8:00-9:30 AM Ashtanga Yoga Mysore Style – All levels
Marcia Abbott
Thursday, April 2
5:30– 6:30 PM Led Ashtanga Yoga Half Primary Series – Level 1/2
Marcia Abbott
- Drop-in Class $33
- 10 Class Pack $240 (Expires in 6 months) use for all classes offered at Swaha Yoga
- Details for monthly unlimited passes offered at Swaha Yoga
Contact palmvalleyashtangayoga@gmail.com or text (510) 473-6603 with any questions or to book a private session
Serving the 9 Cities of the Coachella Valley (Desert Hot Springs, Palm Springs, Cathedral City, Rancho Mirage, Palm Desert, Indian Wells, La Quinta, Indio and Coachella).
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