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Clayton Horton

Clayton Horton

Starstreet Precinct, Wanchai, Hong Kong

YOGA

Born in Oklahoma, US, Clayton is an experienced and internationally known KPJAYI Certified Ashtanga yoga instructor. Clayton studied with masters Sri K. Pattabhi Jois and the Greensufi for 14 years, both of whom gave him great inspiration to practise daily and develop a yogic lifestyle. To Clayton, yoga is a healing path back to the self, allowing us to experience true peace and happiness. Being kind and living in balance with nature are qualities that continue to guide his life.

Clayton Horton's Classes

Ashtanga Short form Greatest Hits
YOGA
Level 1 | 1419 Views
41:44
Ashtanga Short form Greatest Hits

Clayton Horton

Ashtanga Short form Greatest Hits

Join Clayton for a short-form Ashtanga practice with some of the most accessible and therapeutic postures of the Ashtanga Primary series.
This practice is for students of All Levels.
Ashtanga Super Beginner
YOGA
Basic | 381 Views
44:23
Ashtanga Super Beginner

Clayton Horton

Ashtanga Basics

This class sets the foundation for all other Ashtanga classes. Ashtanga Yoga is a dynamic practice comprising a classical form of Yoga that combines movement and breath to produce an energetic and detoxifying practice. During this class, fundamental breathing and posture techniques related to the Ashtanga practice are explained.
Suitable for new practitioners and students who want to increase their knowledge of the fundamental Ashtanga practice.
Ashtanga Super Beginner
YOGA
Basic | 385 Views
44:23
Ashtanga Super Beginner

Clayton Horton

Ashtanga Basics

This class sets the foundation for all other Ashtanga classes. Ashtanga Yoga is a dynamic practice comprising a classical form of Yoga that combines movement and breath to produce an energetic and detoxifying practice. During this class, fundamental breathing and posture techniques related to the Ashtanga practice are explained.
Suitable for new practitioners and students who want to increase their knowledge of the fundamental Ashtanga practice.
Pranayama Basic
YOGA
Gentle | 209 Views
38:31
Pranayama Basic

Clayton Horton

Pranayama (meditation)

Pranayama is the practice of breath control. This meditation class introduces students to yogic breathing and concentration exercises that lead to a meditative state. Regular practice purifies the body and calms the mind, eventually leading to experiences of deep relaxation, peace and vitality. Some preparatory asanas may be included. Suitable for anyone seeking to calm the mind and revitalise the body.
Ashtanga Balance
YOGA
Level 1 | 326 Views
33:46
Ashtanga Balance

Clayton Horton

Ashtanga 1

This dynamic class comprises the classical form of Ashtanga Yoga as taught in its traditional sequence. It combines power and flexibility with movement, bandhas and breath to produce an energetic and detoxifying practice. During this class, the standing, seated, and finishing sequences may be shortened or modified. The Ashtanga opening chant is an intrinsic part of this Yoga tradition and may be included.

Suitable for students with previous Vinyasa or Ashtanga experience.
Ashtanga Backbending
YOGA
Level 1 | 357 Views
59:11
Ashtanga Backbending

Clayton Horton

Ashtanga Series: Twist & Backbend Techniques

This dynamic class comprises the classical form of Ashtanga Yoga as taught in its traditional sequence. It combines power and flexibility with movement, bandhas and breath to produce an energetic and detoxifying practice. During this class, the standing, seated, and finishing sequences may be shortened or modified. The Ashtanga opening chant is an intrinsic part of this Yoga tradition and may be included.

Suitable for students with previous Vinyasa or Ashtanga experience.
Ashtanga Primary Series Part 2
YOGA
Level 2 | 660 Views
33:04
Ashtanga Primary Series Part 2

Clayton Horton

Ashtanga Primary Series Part 2

Build strength, increase flexibility, and calm your mind with our Ashtanga Primary Series class. Suitable for all levels of practitioners, this dynamic sequence is the perfect introduction to Ashtanga Yoga.
Introduction to Ashtanga Second Series
YOGA
Level 1 | 719 Views
46:09
Introduction to Ashtanga Second Series

Clayton Horton

Introduction to Ashtanga Second Series

Join us for an Introduction to Ashtanga Second Series class, where you’ll learn the foundational postures of this challenging and dynamic sequence. Led by experienced instructors, this class will help you build strength, improve flexibility, and deepen your understanding of the Ashtanga method. Suitable for intermediate and advanced practitioners.
Pranayama
YOGA
Gentle | 705 Views
33:06
Pranayama

Clayton Horton

Pranayama (meditation)

Pranayama is the practice of breath control. This meditation class introduces students to yogic breathing and concentration exercises that lead to a meditative state. Regular practice purifies the body and calms the mind, eventually leading to experiences of deep relaxation, peace and vitality. Some preparatory asanas may be included. Suitable for anyone seeking to calm the mind and revitalise the body.
Ashtanga Basic: Hip Mobility
YOGA
Basic | 787 Views
32:02
Ashtanga Basic: Hip Mobility

Clayton Horton

Ashtanga Basics

This class sets the foundation for all other Ashtanga classes. Ashtanga Yoga is a dynamic practice comprising a classical form of Yoga that combines movement and breath to produce an energetic and detoxifying practice. During this class, fundamental breathing and posture techniques related to the Ashtanga practice are explained.
Suitable for new practitioners and students who want to increase their knowledge of the fundamental Ashtanga practice.
Morning Pranayama
YOGA
Gentle | 736 Views
33:46
Morning Pranayama

Clayton Horton

Pranayama (meditation)

Pranayama is the practice of breath control. This meditation class introduces students to yogic breathing and concentration exercises that lead to a meditative state. Regular practice purifies the body and calms the mind, eventually leading to experiences of deep relaxation, peace and vitality. Some preparatory asanas may be included. Suitable for anyone seeking to calm the mind and revitalise the body.
Ashtanga Basic
YOGA
Basic | 902 Views
35:39
Ashtanga Basic

Clayton Horton

Ashtanga Basics

This class sets the foundation for all other Ashtanga classes. Ashtanga Yoga is a dynamic practice comprising a classical form of Yoga that combines movement and breath to produce an energetic and detoxifying practice. During this class, fundamental breathing and posture techniques related to the Ashtanga practice are explained.
Suitable for new practitioners and students who want to increase their knowledge of the fundamental Ashtanga practice.
Yoga basic: Ashtanga Asana Improvement
YOGA
Level 1 | 1049 Views
45:06
Yoga basic: Ashtanga Asana Improvement

Clayton Horton

Yoga basic Asana Improvement

In this class, we guide you through how to improve some yoga basics asana.
Pranayama & Meditation
YOGA
Gentle | 1015 Views
30:26
Pranayama & Meditation

Clayton Horton

Pranayama (meditation)

Pranayama is the practice of breath control. This meditation class introduces students to yogic breathing and concentration exercises that lead to a meditative state. Regular practice purifies the body and calms the mind, eventually leading to experiences of deep relaxation, peace and vitality. Some preparatory asanas may be included. Suitable for anyone seeking to calm the mind and revitalise the body.
Ashtanga Basic
YOGA
Basic | 1104 Views
39:48
Ashtanga Basic

Clayton Horton

Ashtanga Basics

This class sets the foundation for all other Ashtanga classes. Ashtanga Yoga is a dynamic practice comprising a classical form of Yoga that combines movement and breath to produce an energetic and detoxifying practice. During this class, fundamental breathing and posture techniques related to the Ashtanga practice are explained.
Suitable for new practitioners and students who want to increase their knowledge of the fundamental Ashtanga practice.
Yoga Pose: Laghuvajrasana (Little Thunderbolt)
YOGA
Level 1 | 689 Views
01:27
Yoga Pose: Laghuvajrasana (Little Thunderbolt)

Clayton Horton

Ashtanga 1

This dynamic class comprises the classical form of Ashtanga Yoga as taught in its traditional sequence. It combines power and flexibility with movement, bandhas and breath to produce an energetic and detoxifying practice. During this class, the standing, seated, and finishing sequences may be shortened or modified. The Ashtanga opening chant is an intrinsic part of this Yoga tradition and may be included.
Suitable for students with previous Vinyasa or Ashtanga experience.
Yoga Pose: Parsva Dhanurasana (Sideways Bow)
YOGA
Level 1 | 781 Views
02:43
Yoga Pose: Parsva Dhanurasana (Sideways Bow)

Clayton Horton

Pose Correction and Improvement

Focus on different yoga poses and help students adjust their alignment and master their yoga practices.
Ashtanga series: Introduction
YOGA
Basic | 973 Views
39:53
Ashtanga series: Introduction

Clayton Horton

Ashtanga Basics

This dynamic class comprises the classical form of Ashtanga Yoga as taught in its traditional sequence. It combines power and flexibility with movement, bandhas and breath to produce an energetic and detoxifying practice. During this class, the standing, seated, and finishing sequences may be shortened or modified. The Ashtanga opening chant is an intrinsic part of this Yoga tradition and may be included.
Suitable for students with previous Vinyasa or Ashtanga experience.
Yoga Pose: Karandavasana (Lotus in Arm Balance)
YOGA
Level 2 | 771 Views
05:05
Yoga Pose: Karandavasana (Lotus in Arm Balance)

Clayton Horton

Ashtanga 2 - Half Primary

This dynamic class comprises the classical form of Ashtanga Yoga as taught in its traditional sequence. It combines power and flexibility with movement, bandhas and breath to produce an energetic and detoxifying practice. During this class, the standing, seated, and finishing sequences may be shortened or modified. The Ashtanga opening chant is an intrinsic part of this Yoga tradition and may be included.
Suitable for students with previous Vinyasa or Ashtanga experience.
Ashtanga series: Introduction to Mysore practice
YOGA
Level 2 | 862 Views
28:38
Ashtanga series: Introduction to Mysore practice

Clayton Horton

Ashtanga Mysore

This dynamic class comprises the classical form of Ashtanga Yoga as taught in its traditional sequence. It combines power and flexibility with movement, bandhas and breath to produce an energetic and detoxifying practice. During this class, the standing, seated, and finishing sequences may be shortened or modified. The Ashtanga opening chant is an intrinsic part of this Yoga tradition and may be included.
Suitable for students with previous Vinyasa or Ashtanga experience.
Introduction to Classical Yoga Philosophy
YOGA
Gentle | 708 Views
21:06
Introduction to Classical Yoga Philosophy

Clayton Horton

Introduction to Classical Yoga Philosophy

In this short talk, Clayton offers a brief historical background of the great sage Patanjali. A brief commentary on the first 4 sutras of the Patanjalim Yoga Sutras are presented and their relationship to foundational yoga psychology are explained. Clayton also offers commentary on the moral and ethical codes of Classical Yoga, known as the first and second limbs of Patanjali’s eight limbs of Ashtanga Yoga, the Yamas and Niyamas.
Intermediate Ashtanga 60mins Class
YOGA
Level 2 | 929 Views
01:03:03
Intermediate Ashtanga 60mins Class

Clayton Horton

Ashtanga 2 - Half Primary

This dynamic class comprises the classical form of Ashtanga Yoga as taught in its traditional sequence. It combines power and flexibility with movement, bandhas and breath to produce an energetic and detoxifying practice. During this class, the standing, seated, and finishing sequences may be shortened or modified. The Ashtanga opening chant is an intrinsic part of this Yoga tradition and may be included.
Suitable for students with previous Vinyasa or Ashtanga experience.
Yoga Pose: Eka Pada Sirsasana (Foot Behind the Head)
YOGA
Level 2 | 903 Views
02:44
Yoga Pose: Eka Pada Sirsasana (Foot Behind the Head)

Clayton Horton

Ashtanga 2 - Half Primary

This dynamic class comprises the classical form of Ashtanga Yoga as taught in its traditional sequence. It combines power and flexibility with movement, bandhas and breath to produce an energetic and detoxifying practice. During this class, the standing, seated, and finishing sequences may be shortened or modified. The Ashtanga opening chant is an intrinsic part of this Yoga tradition and may be included.
Suitable for students with previous Vinyasa or Ashtanga experience.
Yoga Pose: Jump back and jump through clinic
YOGA
Level 2 | 783 Views
07:12
Yoga Pose: Jump back and jump through clinic

Clayton Horton

Ashtanga 2 - Half Primary

This dynamic class comprises the classical form of Ashtanga Yoga as taught in its traditional sequence. It combines power and flexibility with movement, bandhas and breath to produce an energetic and detoxifying practice. During this class, the standing, seated, and finishing sequences may be shortened or modified. The Ashtanga opening chant is an intrinsic part of this Yoga tradition and may be included.
Suitable for students with previous Vinyasa or Ashtanga experience.
Yoga Pose: Ashtanga Finishing Postures
YOGA
Level 2 | 807 Views
21:30
Yoga Pose: Ashtanga Finishing Postures

Clayton Horton

Ashtanga 2 - Half Primary

This dynamic class comprises the classical form of Ashtanga Yoga as taught in its traditional sequence. It combines power and flexibility with movement, bandhas and breath to produce an energetic and detoxifying practice. During this class, the standing, seated, and finishing sequences may be shortened or modified. The Ashtanga opening chant is an intrinsic part of this Yoga tradition and may be included.
Suitable for students with previous Vinyasa or Ashtanga experience.
Yoga Pose: Vasisthasana / Viswamitrasana (Side Plank / Visvamitra's Pose)
YOGA
Level 2 | 728 Views
02:54
Yoga Pose: Vasisthasana / Viswamitrasana (Side Plank / Visvamitra's Pose)

Clayton Horton

Hatha 2

A non-vinyasa based asana practice focused on connecting the body and mind with the purpose of increasing awareness and stability. Some pranayama, chanting and meditation may be included.
Suitable for students with some yoga experience looking to have an invigorating experience. No full inversions are included in these classes. Some preparations for inversions and Level 2 postures may be introduced, with options for Level 1 students to ease the transition from Level 1 to Level 2 classes.
Yoga Pose: Bhairavasana (Foot Behind the Head)
YOGA
Level 3 | 758 Views
04:18
Yoga Pose: Bhairavasana (Foot Behind the Head)

Clayton Horton

Ashtanga 3 - Full Primary

This dynamic class comprises the classical form of Ashtanga Yoga as taught in its traditional sequence. It combines power and flexibility with movement, bandhas and breath to produce an energetic and detoxifying practice. During this class, the standing, seated, and finishing sequences may be shortened or modified. The Ashtanga opening chant is an intrinsic part of this Yoga tradition and may be included.
Suitable for students with previous Vinyasa or Ashtanga experience.
Yoga Pose: Kasyapasana - Hip Opener
YOGA
Level 3 | 810 Views
05:18
Yoga Pose: Kasyapasana - Hip Opener

Clayton Horton

Ashtanga 3 - Full Primary

This dynamic class comprises the classical form of Ashtanga Yoga as taught in its traditional sequence. It combines power and flexibility with movement, bandhas and breath to produce an energetic and detoxifying practice. During this class, the standing, seated, and finishing sequences may be shortened or modified. The Ashtanga opening chant is an intrinsic part of this Yoga tradition and may be included.
Suitable for students with previous Vinyasa or Ashtanga experience.
Yoga Pose: Vasisthasana (Side Plank)
YOGA
Level 3 | 768 Views
02:34
Yoga Pose: Vasisthasana (Side Plank)

Clayton Horton

Ashtanga 3 - Full Primary

This dynamic class comprises the classical form of Ashtanga Yoga as taught in its traditional sequence. It combines power and flexibility with movement, bandhas and breath to produce an energetic and detoxifying practice. During this class, the standing, seated, and finishing sequences may be shortened or modified. The Ashtanga opening chant is an intrinsic part of this Yoga tradition and may be included.
Suitable for students with previous Vinyasa or Ashtanga experience.
Holiday series: Asana practice
YOGA
Level 1 | 792 Views
28:49
Holiday series: Asana practice

Clayton Horton

Ashtanga 1

This dynamic class comprises the classical form of Ashtanga Yoga as taught in its traditional sequence. It combines power and flexibility with movement, bandhas and breath to produce an energetic and detoxifying practice. During this class, the standing, seated, and finishing sequences may be shortened or modified. The Ashtanga opening chant is an intrinsic part of this Yoga tradition and may be included.
Suitable for students with previous Vinyasa or Ashtanga experience.