Ashtanga Yoga   by LesleyC

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Ashtanga Yoga

Ashtanga yoga is a popular form of yoga that is a sytem developed and taught by Sri K. Pattabhi Jois. It consists of a fixed set of postures or asanas which are practiced with synchronised breath.


The result is you'll produce intense heat during the process and get really purified after each class. I often leave the class feeling very bright and clear in mind. :)

Quote from Sri K. Pattabhi Jois :
"Yoga is 99 percent practice and 1 percent theory."

Meaning Of Ashtanga Yoga 

The Eight Limbs

Ashtanga yoga is not just another form of exercise!

It is a teaching recorded and passed down from an ancient manuscript ( Yoga Korunta ).

Patanjali, one of the great sage who wrote the Yoga Sutras, outlined eight liimbs of yoga which literally translate to "Ashtanga Yoga".

1. Yama ( universal commandments or moral codes )
2. Niyama ( self purification by discipline or study )
3. Asana ( postures )
4. Pranayama ( breath through control )
5. Pratyahara ( control of senses )
6. Dharana ( concentration & focus of mind )
7. Dhyana ( meditation )
8. Samadhi ( being one with universe through meditation, super consciousness )

Benefits Of Ashtanga Yoga
Clear focused mind. Light body. Detoxifying. Build strength and flexibility...and improves your abs or core plenty!

There are altogether 6 series in the complete set.

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Primary Series Sequence 

Students begin with this primary series and keep practicing this series until all the poses are mastered before moving on to the next series.

Warm up :
5 "A" Sun Salutations
5 "B" Sun Salutations

Standing Series (each 5 breaths):
Padangustasana
Stand with legs straight and bend forward. Hold your big toes with your fingers.

Padahastasana

Utthita Trikonasana
Parvritta Trikonasana
Utthita Parshvakonasana

Coming soon! Come back to view the complete primary series.

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