Ashtanga Yoga Anuṣṭhāna

60-HR ASHTANGA YOGA PRACTICE & PHILOSOPHY IMMERSION

October 2025 – April 2026

Programme Overview

  • Six-month programme including in-person and online workshops
  • Three in-person weekends (Oct 4/5, Jan 17/18, April 18/19) at Nilaya House, Dubai
  • 12 online lectures (twice per month, Thursdays 7:00-8:30pm DXB time)

Topics:

  • Review of Ashtanga Yoga Primary Series Asanas
  • Sanskrit Vinyasa Count
  • Traditional method for practice
  • Asana Anatomy, Alignment and Adjustments
  • Sanskrit Pronunciation
  • Opening and Closing Mantras
  • History of Yoga
  • Methodology of Ashtanga Yoga
  • Introduction to Samkhya Philosophy
  • Introduction to Patanjali Yoga Sutras
  • Exploration of the Subtle Body, Prana, Nadis & Chakras
  • Key Principles of Ayurveda

Teachers

Nea Ferrier, level 2 SYC authorised Ashtanga teacher
Kamal Edrees, ERYT-500 teacher trainer & Osteopath
Laksyha (Elouise) Sanskrit teacher

Who is this training for?

  • Ashtanga practitioners wanting to deeper their practice and understanding of philosophy
  • Yoga practitioners wanting an immersion into Ashtanga yoga
  • Yoga teachers looking to continue their learning and studies of a traditional lineage of yoga

Requirements

Participating students to maintain a regular Ashtanga yoga practice throughout the immersion (4-5 days per week).

Certification

All students will receive a certification of completion. Those with 200-hr YA teaching certificates can count this immersion as 60-hours for YA Continuing Education Points.

*BONUS – Course participants to review access to online pre-recorded, self-paced Ashtanga Yoga course featuring 50 tutorials. Lifetime access.

Fee*

AED 6,500
AED 5,500 (early bird by June 30)

Application Process

Please email [email protected] to receive the application form. Spaces are limited.

About the Teachers

Nea Ferrier

Nea has been teaching Ashtanga Yoga internationally since 2008. She was authorised level 2 by Paramaguru Sharath Jois in 2010 and was the first authorised Ashtanga teacher to teach in the Gulf Region. She has been teaching in Dubai since 2013, where she founded Ashtanga Yoga Dubai, as well as the yoga shala Nilaya House.

A student of yoga for 20 years, Nea continues her personal studies in Ayurveda, Menstruality, Tantra and Veda Chanting. Nea’s teaching style is gentle, compassionate and intuitive, drawing on 15 years of daily teaching and focused on guiding students to find their own balance between effort and letting go, and to practice in a way that is sustainable and supportive for various life stages.

Kamal Edrees

Kamal is a 500-ERYT certified yoga teacher from Yoga Alliance USA, a 300-hr certified American Viniyoga as therapy teacher. He also has a diploma in Massage therapy from CIBTAC UK and a diploma degree in Manual Osteopathy from Osteopathic College of Ontario. Kamal is the founder of the online training platform Integrated Therapy Work and has been teaching since 2013.

Lakshya (Elouise)

Elouise Lakshya is a dedicated yoga teacher, Sanskrit educator, and retreat leader with over 15 years of experience guiding students beyond physical postures into the deeper dimensions of yoga.

Having spent 12 years in India immersed in the study of Vedanta, Sanskrit, and mantra chanting, she specializes in making these ancient wisdom traditions accessible and relevant to modern practitioners.

Testimonials

Completing the Ashtanga training with Nea has been a before-and-after moment in my practice. Over the last six months, I’ve had the opportunity to deepen my understanding of Ashtanga yoga on every level—philosophy, Ayurveda, asanas, and beyond.

Nea is a truly inspiring teacher with an incredible depth of knowledge. She shares it with so much clarity, passion, and presence. Her guidance has helped me progress not only physically, but also in my personal connection to the practice.

If you’re in Dubai and looking for authentic Ashtanga yoga, this program is a gem. I feel more grounded, more connected, and more inspired than ever to continue this path.

Nati G.

I would do the program again and this was my second time. Nea’s knowledge and enthusiasm is inspiring and infectious, I found doing the program for the second time gave me a deeper understanding of the philosophy that surrounds the practice and the time spent exploring the poses and refining my practice is always enjoyable and brings the understanding that the practice is always evolving, the commitment to practice is always transformative.
Andrea W.

The practice became a light and vector of my internal development which I rely on during difficult times in my life, helping me get back on my feet after “falls”. The appreciation program has deepen my knowledge’s of Ashtanga yoga ,its history and philosophy. I highly recommend this course to anyone who wants to gain a deeper understanding about this wonderful and powerful practice.
Anna M.

It was the months of continuous growth, reflection and exploration. Nea is a very knowledgeable and experienced teacher who shares everything she knows with genuine passion and love . Attending this program I really dived deeper into my practice and enhanced my understanding of what yoga really means through continuous reflection and Nea’s support on and off the mat.

The prepared theoretical materials was very informative and easy to understand and absorb. I highly recommend this program for those who wants to go deeper in to the Ashtanga Yoga practice in all aspects of it.

Krystina B.

Joining the Ashtanga training was a spur of the moment decision and one of the best ones I’ve ever made. I loved learning the yoga philosophy as well as the workshops on deepening our physical practice. It was a wonderful learning experience that also brought me a great sense of peach.Nea is a wonderfully passionate master of her domains — philosophy and Ashtanga practice.
Sweta D.

Practicing Ashtanga yoga with Nea has been a truly transformative journey. Her deep understanding of the practice, combined with her calm, grounded energy, creates a space that is both disciplined and deeply nurturing.

Nea has a beautiful way of guiding each student with patience, clarity, and compassion. She pays close attention to alignment and breath, while also encouraging personal growth and self-awareness through the practice. Whether you’re new to Ashtanga or more experienced, she meets you where you are and supports your journey with genuine care and wisdom.

I’m so grateful for Nea’s guidance—her classes have not only helped me recover from my injury. I have become stronger and more focused, and also more connected to myself on and off the mat. I truly recommend her.

Manisha A.