Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga

ASHTANGA Vinyasa yoga is a highly structured traditional Vinyasa style of yoga based on the TRISTHANA principle which literally means attention at three places.

The three elements are known as:

· Asanas (Postures)

· Ujjayi Pranayama (specific style of breaths)

· Drishti (Gazing point – looking at specific points during the flow)

The Postures, breath, and gaze are intricately woven together throughout the entire practice. These three separate elements are performed as one action by doing specific series of Yoga Postures in a specific sequence, with a specific style of Ujjayi Breaths while focusing on specific points during the flow (Dristi).

This style of yoga is very effective for strengthening the body, increasing flexibility, cultivating mental focus and discipline. There are 6 different sequences/series in Ashtanga Yoga each of which builds upon the previous one. In this class, we will focus on the primary series also known as ‘Yoga Chikitsa’ in Sanskrit, which literally translates to Yoga for health or Yoga therapy.

Throughout the class, we will move through a series of postures, including sun

salutations, standing poses, sitting poses and lying down poses, which will challenge

your strength, flexibility, and balance. Our experienced teacher will guide you through

proper alignment and modifications to ensure that you are getting the most out of each

pose.

Towards the end of the class, we will conclude the series of postures with a meditation

practice to release any tension or stress by entering a state of deep relaxation to calm

and heal the whole body.

We hope you enjoy this dynamic and challenging Ashtanga Yoga class which is

designed to balance your mind-body connection, calm your nervous system, make you

feel centered within and increase your strength and focus.

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