World-Renowned Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Lotta Sebzda Returns to Yoga Sangha Manchester
Ashtanga Yoga Weekend
Friday 20 February 2026 - Sunday 22 February 2026
We are so excited to welcome back the world-renowned Ashtanga Yoga teacher Lotta Sebzda to Yoga Sangha Manchester
Lotta is a truly inspirational teacher travelling the world to share her knowledge and experience from almost 30 years of the traditional mysore style of practice as taught by the late Sri K Pattabhi Jois and R Sharath Jois. When she found Ashtanga Yoga in the late 1990s she was immediately drawn to the practice saying “it felt like coming home”. It has been a big part of her life ever since.
An exceptional practice
Lotta has an exceptional personal practice built by approaching the challenges with dedication, love, curiosity, energy and gratefulness. She balances her practice with a busy work schedule, teaching and her family of two adult children and two beautiful grandchildren
We would love you to join us for a deep-dive into this very special practice with plenty of help, hints and tips to make sure you leave inspired and excited about your own practice. Lotta is also well known for her handstands and loves being upside down. She will share lots of ideas and support you to develop your handstands whether you are a total beginner or already confident upside down.
We can’t wait to see you for a fun filled, inclusive, weekend!🧡
The whole weekend sold out really quickly last year with a huge waiting list so please book early to avoid disappointment
Friday Workshops
Friday. 7pm - 9pm
Soft stretch, “hips & twist” Lotta’s kind of “ashtanga-yin”
Imagine you go to a yin class but you recognise the poses from the Ashtanga sequence - A mix of standing and seated postures and maybe some poses from intermediate series too, in a wonderful slow flow. The perfect start to the weekend 🧡
Saturday Workshops
Mysore morning - self practice - 9am - 11am
Ashtanga practice in the traditional method of self practice. You will be fully supported no matter where your are on your journey of Ashtanga - everyone welcome, beginner through to seasoned Ashtangi
Workshop - Backbends - 12.30pm - 2pm
A flexible spine is a happy spine
With regular backbends we can help to protect this wonderful balance by increasing mobility while strengthening the supporting muscles around the skeleton.
The dynamic movement mechanics of bending your spine are the key to keep your spine strong and flexible !
Workshop - Asana Assists - preventing injuries - 3pm - 4.30pm
You will learn the principles of assisting / adjusting postures from Lotta and will be able to try for yourself if you wish. Whether you are a student or a teacher, this experience will help you to better understand your own body and practice, preventing discomfort through intelligent use of alignment and muscle engagement.
Sunday Workshops
Mysore morning - self practice - 9am-11am
Ashtanga practice in the traditional method of self practice. You will be fully supported no matter where your are on your journey of Ashtanga - everyone welcome, beginner through to seasoned Ashtangi
Handstands Workshop = 12.30pm - 2.30pm
Lets see the world upside down
Handstand - Understanding the journey to a safe handstand practice. Shoulders, core, stretch and strength with handstand play.
Chat & Chai = 3pm - 4pm
Discussion on the workshops and anything else that you could have in mind. Lotta will share how her yoga journey was and how it developed over time and how ageing can be addressed in sensible and meaningful way.
What will you gain from joining us?
Lotta has such a great depth and understand of how each body is very different, you will find her approach one filled with kindness and compassion. Find new ways to explore your body and new technique to access asanas that perhaps you thought impossible.
Who will benefit from joining us ?
Everyone, this workshop is for the curious ashtanga practitioner, you may be at the start of your journey or you may have practiced for years, either way you are very welcome.
Instructions
The studio is fully equipped but do feel free to bring your own mat.
The closest train station is Stockport, although we are not too far away from Manchester Airport.
If you are travelling and looking to stay over for the event please do email us on info@yogasangha.co.uk and we will do our best to recommend accommodation.
There are lots of local cafes, bars and restaurants and we may have some parking available on the day. Although there are 3 large car parks just minutes away.
Please note that this event is NON REFUNDABLE but can be transferred to another individual If there are exceptional circumstance please do let us know and we will try our best to accommodate.
