Sharath Shantharaju

ABOUT SHARATH

Sharath Shantharaju was born and raised in Mysore, India.
As a divine blessing, he was introduced to Yoga at the age of eight under Yogacharya Shantaram at Ramanashree Yoga Kendra, Mysore.
There, he practiced Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga in the tradition of T. Krishnamacharya for seven years.
Initially, he began yoga to heal from health issues, but over time it transformed into a passionate practice.

As life progressed, Sharath shifted his focus to academics, becoming a Software Engineer and working in the IT industry for ten years.
However, having opened his mind and body to yoga from a young age, he found it challenging to sustain the corporate desk-job lifestyle.
Seizing an opportunity, he took a leap of faith, left his IT career, and later, at the age of 30, was reintroduced to Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga under his current Guru, Yogacharya Vijaya Kumar of Ashtanga Saadhana, Mysore.

Sharath is currently an Authorized Level 2 teacher under Vijay and has been assisting at the Mysore shala for the past six to seven years.
In addition to assisting, he has been conducting Mysore programs for the last six years both in India and internationally, including in Mexico, Guatemala, Bali, Thailand, and the Cayman Islands. He has also contributed to over 60 Yoga Teacher Training Courses (200/300-hour programs).
Apart from yoga, Sharath has been training in and teaching Capoeira, an Afro-Brazilian martial art, for the past 15 years.

PROGRAM

27.08. 07-09:00 Mysore Morning Class 
28.08. 07-09:00 Mysore Morning Class 
29.08. 07-09:00 Mysore Morning Class
30.08. 09-11:00 Mysore Morning Class I 14-16:00 Workshop Part 1 - Capoeira Movement
31.08. 09-10:30 Led Class Full Primary I 12-14:00 Workshop Part 2 - Animal Movement and Handstands
01.09. 07-09:00 Mysore Morning Class 
02.09. 07-09:00 Mysore Morning Class
03.09. 07-09:00 Mysore Morning Class
04.09. 07-09:00 Mysore Morning Class
05.09. 07-09:00 Mysore Morning Class

WORKSHOPS

 

30.08.2025 Workshop Part 1 - Capoeira Movement 

This is a progressive workshop of Capoeira, the Afro-Brazilian martial art.
Throughout the sessions, participants will:

- Learn and embody individual animal-inspired movements
-Combine these movements with a strong focus on fluid transitions
-Practice choreographed sequences to build ease and confidence in motion
-Explore improvisation to the rhythm of music, cultivating creativity and playfulness
-Discover the art of partnering through basic kicks, escapes, and the playful dialogue of a Capoeira game
-Receive special attention on handstands and soft acrobatics to develop strength, balance, and control

What makes this workshop unique is its fusion of Capoeira and Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga — blending deep, mindful stretching with dynamic, explosive movement.
It offers a fun and energizing way to connect with your own body and communicate through movement with a partner.

31.08.2025 Workshop Part 2 - Animal Movements and Handstands

This progressive workshop draws inspiration from Capoeira movements, focusing on building a strong foundation and developing fluidity.
Participants will explore:

- Fundamental animal movements and how to transition seamlessly between them
- Choreographed sequences to gain confidence and rhythm
- The playful partner interaction that lies at the heart of Capoeira, practiced to its traditional music

With over 15 years of experience in both Capoeira and Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga, Sharath brings a unique approach that blends deep stretching, strength-building mobility, and dynamic movement exploration.
A special focus on handstand technique will be offered throughout the workshop, helping participants improve balance, alignment, and strength.

Key Takeaways
1. Learn the art of playing a Capoeira game.
2. Experience deep stretching through mobility-based movement.
3. Build upper-body strength and enhance your handstand practice.
4. Join a community that communicates through movement and expression.
Each session will be unique yet progressive, guiding participants step by step into greater skill, strength, and freedom of movement.
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PRICING

Full Program: Mysore Mornings, Led Class and both Workshops 280€
Mysore and Led Class Package: 9x Mysore Morning + 1x Led Class 250€
Single Drop-In: 30€
Workshops: 50€/both or 35€/each

For SY Students are the Mysore Classes and Led Class included. 
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Cancellation policy

A binding registration takes place on the day of receipt of payment. In case of cancellation by the participant, the following participation fees will be refunded:
- up to 2 weeks before: 80%
- In case of a later cancellation a refund is not possible.

Minimum participants: 6
If the minimum number of participants is not reached, we reserve the right to cancel the workshop.
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Stornierungsregelung

Eine verbindliche Anmeldung erfolgt mit dem Tag des Zahlungseingangs. Bei einer Stornierung durch den/die Teilnehmer/in werden folgende Teilnahmegebühren erstattet:
- bis 2 Wochen vorher: 80%
- Bei einer späteren Stornierung ist eine Erstattung nicht möglich.

Teilnehmeranzahl: mind. 6
Bei Nichterreichen der Mindest-Teilnehmeranzahl behalten wir uns vor, den Workshop abzusagen.
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