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Ashtanga Yoga: A Structured, Disciplined for Long-Term Progress

  • Writer: Emma Xu
    Emma Xu
  • Dec 22, 2025
  • 2 min read

Updated: Jan 4

Ashtanga yoga is a highly-structured and progressive sequence designed to build strength, mobility, and internal awareness over time. Emma's approach reflects traditional emphasis on precise alignment, breath-led movement, and disciplined sequencing and is informed by her practice with leading teachers in China
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Who Ashtanga Yoga is Best For

  • A consistent, traditional Ashtanga sequence focused on steady progress

  • Clear verbal cues and precise adjustments (with consent) for alignment and breath

  • Breath-led movement with controlled pacing and focus

  • Thoughtful modifications to support strength, recovery, or long-term practice

  • Students who want structure, consistency, and measurable progress

  • Practitioners seeking strength, mobility, breath control, and mental focus

  • People who value discipline and repetition over variety

  • Anyone ready to commit to a challenging practice that rewards patience

Training & Certifications

500-Hour Yoga Teacher Training (RYT-500)

  • Combined 200-hour and 300-hour trainings completed through Yoga Assets in the same year, reflective an intensive, immersive commitment to study and practice

Ongoing student of Ashtanga yogi 波波老师 

  • 波波老师 (Bobo) is a known for teaching Mysore-style Ashtanga practice and long-term structured training programs in China.

Ongoing student of Ashtanga yogi 周培

  • 周培 (Pennie) is a highly-followed Ashtanga teacher recognized for her focus on posture refinement, breath coordination, and mindful, sustainable movement.

Traditional Chinese Headache Care & Accupressure

  • Completed formal headache massage training under Dr. Yin Fanggui (尹芳桂), a senior attending physician with over 20 years of clinical experience at Rong Shu Jia, a nationwide network medical clinics in China

Dr. Yin Fanngui
Dr. Yin Fanngui

Emma in a Ashtanga Parivrtta Parsvakonasana (Revolved Side Angle) Pose
Emma in a Ashtanga Parivrtta Parsvakonasana (Revolved Side Angle) Pose

Teaching Experience


  • Instructor and staff, Centered City Yoga

    • Emma teaches as am instructor at Centered City Yoga in Salt Lake City, leading group classes and supporting students across a range of experience levels—from newer practitioners to seasoned yogis.


  • Yoga with Emma, Anderson-Foothill Library

    • Emma leads free, community-based yoga sessions through the Salt Lake City Public Library system, designed to welcome beginners and experienced practitioners alike, focused on mindful movement, stress reduction, and overall wellbeing.


  • Private Yoga Instructor

    • Emma works extensively with private clients, providing personalized one-on-one instruction tailored to individual goals, physical needs, and experience levels. Her private practice includes clients seeking adaptive instruction, structured Ashtanga practice, and thoughtful, long-term support beyond group classes


  • Guest Instructor, Yoga Forwards – Gratitude Fest

    • Emma taught at Yoga Forwards’ annual Gratitude Fest, leading a public class as part of a multi-instructor community wellness event focused on accessibility, mindfulness, and collective practice.



 
 
 

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