October 9 to 12: DAVID ROBSON & JELENA VESIC in MILAN, ITALY
Ashtanga Yoga Italia is honoured to host for the 8th time in Milan David Robson and Jelena Vesic, two of the most recognized Ashtanga Yoga teachers in the world.
From October 9 to 12, a 4 days Ashtanga Yoga Intensive that includes Mysore style classes, pranayama, meditation, workshops, fun… and much more!
Overall program
The intensive is suitable to all levels of practice. If you’re new to ashtanga and don’t know the sequence yet, you can still join. Get in touch with us to know how.
Friday, October 9:
→ from 6.30h: MYSORE STYLE
18.00h → 20.00h – workshop: “ALL ABOUT PELVIC TILT” – In the practice of Ashtanga Yoga, the orientation of the pelvis plays a crucial role in how the spine, hips, and legs work together. Understanding when to apply posterior and anterior tilt of the hips can dramatically change the stability, depth, and safety of many postures. In this workshop, David and Jelena will explore how pelvic tilt functions across the practice: when to tip the pelvis forward, when to draw it back, and how these actions influence spinal length, hip mobility, and overall balance in the body. Using examples from Ashtanga’s Primary and Intermediate Series, they will demonstrate where and when these actions are most useful, and how to apply them with clarity and control. Open to all levels of practice.
Saturday, October 10:
→ from 8h: MYSORE STYLE
13.00h → 13.50h – PRANAYAMA AND MEDITATION SESSION
14.30h → 16.30h – workshop: “RECURRING SHAPES AND PATTERNS IN ASHTANGA YOGA” – This workshop explores the shared biomechanical patterns woven through the Primary, Intermediate, and Advanced Series of Ashtanga Yoga. Through posture breakdowns, targeted drills, and embodied exploration, we’ll uncover how similar shapes and actions repeat and evolve across the series. By recognizing these patterns—spirals, anchors, binds, and extensions—we’ll develop a deeper understanding of how the method builds intelligence and resilience in the body. Open to all levels of practice.
Sunday, October 11:
→ from 8h: MYSORE STYLE
13.00h → 13.50h – PRANAYAMA AND MEDITATION SESSION
14.30h → 16.30h – workshop: “JUMPS BACK / JUMPS THROUGH” – Jump backs and Jump throughs are the transitional movements that link Ashtanga’s sitting poses together. These vinyasas provide a bridge to carry our focus between asanas, and also build a purifying heat in the body that is said to “boil the blood”. David and Jelena will teach you how to do correct jumps… from walking, to jumping, to floating. A great workshop for all levels of practice.
Monday, October 12:
→ from 6.30h: MYSORE STYLE
→ Mysore classes will runs on shifts which will be communicated closer to the event. On working days, priority for the first shift will be given to those who need to go to work after practice.
→ Times may be subject to change should the need arise.
Location
The intensive is taking place at Ashtanga Yoga Italia, viale Doria 35 – Milan.
Please note: the afternoon workshops may be moved to a bigger location if needed.
Biografie
DAVID ROBSON is a practitioner and teacher of Ashtanga Yoga, in the tradition of Sharath Yoga Centre (SYC). He’s the Director of the Ashtanga Yoga Centre of Toronto (Canada), where he leads one of the world’s largest Mysore programs outside of India.
David began a daily practice in 1998 while at university studying Comparative Religion. After graduating, David made his first trip to Mysore, India in 2002, where he initiated studies with his teacher Sharath Jois. Since then he has returned to Mysore annually to deepen and enrich his practice and teaching. In 2007, David was Authorized to teach Ashtanga and in 2025 he was granted the Certification from the Sharath Yoga Centre. He leads workshops and retreats around the world with his wife Jelena.
JELENA VESIC first came to yoga through dance. As a former ballet dancer of 16 years, Jelena made the Ashtanga practice her sole focus in 2009. She’s been teaching since 2014, and is now leading the Mysore program at Ashtanga Yoga Centre of Toronto (Canada) together with David. Alongside her husband David, Jelena teaches workshops and retreats in Toronto and around the world. She’s made three trips to Mysore, India to study with her teacher, Sharath Jois and in 2025 was recognized the L2 authorization.
In addition, Jelena also considers herself to be a student of Jack Kornfield, a Buddhist teacher and clinical psychologist. She’s completed the two-year Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program taught by Jack and Tara Brach.
Contribution
* EARLY BIRD BY JULY 31 *
LIMITED SPOTS! ENROLL AT THE EARLIEST to get yours.
>> FULL INTENSIVE: 340€ → EARLY BIRD 290€ for registration and payment by July 31.
>> SINGLE DAY —> FRIDAY, SATURDAY or SUNDAY: 110€
>> 2 DAYS (FRI+SAT or SAT+SUN or FRI+SUN): 210€
>> SINGLE WORKSHOP: 60€
>> ONLY MORNING CLASSES + PRANAYAMA AND MEDITATION SESSIONS: 190€ → Workshops are NOT included.
And if you can’t attend all of them:
3 Mysore classes: 150€ (includes pranayama and meditation session happening on those days)
2 Mysore classes: 110€ (includes the pranayama and meditation sessions happening on those days)
1 Mysore class: 60€ (includes the pranayama and meditation session if happening that day)
To take part to the event it is necessary to get Anima Fenice ASD membership card for 2026 which is 25€ and sign a medical liability waiver.
How to enroll
>> EARLY BIRD for PAYMENTS DONE BY JULY 31 <<
To register it is mandatory to send the following form to ashtangayogaitalia@gmail.com saying precisely which sessions you’d like to attend. We’ll be back with availability and payment terms.
Event: (specify if full event or which part)
Name and Surname:
Place and date of birth:
Full address of residence:
Tax or fiscal code: (if applicable)
Telephone:
E-mail:
Your slot is reserved upon payment.
Payments can be done cash or with bank transfer. For the latter, please make sure you cover the bank expenses/fees for the receiving side as well. If not sure about the bank fees and you are transferring outside SEPA circuit, please add 15€ on top to your due amount.
Cancellation Policy
Before registering, please consider that the registration fee already paid is neither refundable nor transferable.
