Mysore Style

Mysore-style means each student is taught one-to-one, at their own pace, in a group setting. Students learn the progressive Ashtanga sequence as it is appropriate for their individual needs and abilities. Mysore-style is different from the usual way in which yoga are taught in that:

The class is silent.

Students practice their own sequence
  of asana at their own pace

The teacher assists by giving physical
adjustments and one-on-one feedback.

Mysore style has students learn postures in a fixed order using a special movement-breathing technique called vinyasa. The vinyasa links the postures together in the dance of breath and movement.

Each student is given their practice according to their ability. Since each posture is designed to prepare for the rest of the series, beginners tend to have a much shorter practice than more experienced students. As the student gains strength, stamina, flexibility and concentration, additional postures are given. The sense of the word "given" in this context comes from how the practice is taught in India, where a yoga practice is something that a teacher gives to a student as a spiritual practice.