About AYC
Ashtanga Yoga Cambridge (AYC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the teaching of Mysore-style Ashtanga yoga. Rooted in a tradition developed and transmitted in Mysore, South India, the practice encompasses physical postures (āsana), breath, concentration, chanting, Sanskrit terminology, and the cultivation of a steady contemplative discipline.
AYC offers individualized instruction within a quiet, focused group setting. Rather than following along to a class, students practice at their own pace and move through an energetic sequence of āsanas that are taught one at a time.
AYC welcomes students of different backgrounds, experience levels, and financial circumstances. Sliding-scale pricing is available to help make sustained practice accessible. New students are welcome; no experience or knowledge of the sequence is required.
Those new to Mysore-style practice should email before attending for the first time.
Visitors from out of town with an established Mysore-style practice are welcome to drop in. Please email before visiting.
About Tiona
Tiona Zuzul began practicing Mysore-style Ashtanga in 2015 at Astanga Yoga London. She has maintained a daily practice since then, including through two pregnancies.
In 2025-2026, she completed an in-depth Ashtanga teaching apprenticeship with her long-term teacher, Angela Jamison, who was certified to teach the Mysore-style method by Paramaguru R. Sharath Jois.
Tiona studied in Mysore, India, and in Miami with Sharath Jois before his death. She also assisted Sam Glannon at Down Under Yoga in Cambridge, MA.
Tiona has experienced the transformative power of a sustained practice, and is dedicated to creating a space where practitioners of all ages and backgrounds can learn and grow. As a university professor and mother, Tiona is especially attuned to the art of guiding students through the challenge and magic of balancing daily life with a committed practice.
Originally from Croatia, Tiona lives near Cambridge, MA with her husband, two daughters, and three cats. She loves reading, spending time in nature, the Adriatic Sea, and studying and practicing contemplative traditions.
Schedule
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Self-practice: 5:45–6:30 a.m.
- Teacher-assisted Mysore practice: 6:30–8:00 a.m.
- Last arrival: 7:30 a.m.
AYC is closed on new- and full-moon days.
For monthly led primary series, counted in Sanskrit (Mondays, 6:30–8:00 a.m), and monthly free introduction to Mysore-style classes, please consult AYC’s calendar.
Register for October’s free introduction to Mysore-style class here.
Pricing
Standard rates
- Drop-in: $20
- New student two-week unlimited: $42
- Monthly unlimited practice: $132
- 10-class pack: $186
AYC operates as a nonprofit, and uses sliding-scale pricing to support access to consistent practice. Cost should not prevent anyone from practicing. In case of financial hardship, please email to find a sustainable rate.
Payments may be made by Venmo to @ashtangayogacambridge. Please include your name and the month or class in the payment note.
Practice Guidelines
AYC is committed to creating an inclusive practice environment grounded in reciprocity and respect. These guidelines help maintain a clean, quiet, and supportive practice space. Please ask if you are unsure about anything or need an accommodation.
- Please shower before practice and refrain from wearing scented products.
- Do not use mobile phones in the practice space.
- Wear clean, comfortable clothing suitable for movement.
- Avoid eating a heavy meal before practice. Water is generally best consumed before or after, rather than during, practice.
- Take rest at home if you have symptoms of a contagious illness.
- Tell the teacher before practice about any injury or medical condition that may affect your practice.
- Practice quietly and follow the sequence and modifications you have been taught.
- Always practice within your capacity.
- Hands-on assists are offered only with consent, and you may change your preference at any time.