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Yoga: A Prenatal Practice with Diane Hudock
Ahmanda Yoga Flow founder Diane Hudock on how she prepared for her first pregnancy … [Read More...]
“Thank God We’re Not Perfect!”
Yoga Teacher Kathryn Budig talks about arm balances, inversions, face-planting and … [Read More...]
Yoga Teachers
Simi Cruz
Bio to come soon! To contact Simi for private instruction please email her at … [Read More...]
Heather Radha Duplex and Anthony “Prem” Carlisi
Anthony "Prem" Carlisi was born in Phoenix, Arizona in 1955. He began his Ashtanga … [Read More...]
Ashtanga Yoga
The Primary Asana of Ashtanga Yoga
In the Ashtanga Yoga system, the First or Primary Series is performed by all beginners and also intermediate and advanced students on Fridays. There is a designated day of the week to practice each of the six series and Friday is the day for Primary. Primary Series is known for it's hip-openers, forward bends, full and half lotus positions. There are many repetitions of chaturanga, updog and … [Read More...]
The Finishing Asana of Ashtanga
Sarvangasana Halasana Karnapidasana Urdhva Padmasana Pindasana Matsyasana Uttana Padasana Sirsasana Baddha Padmasana Yoga Mudra Padmasana Uth Pluthi Sarvangasana: Inhale: Jump through and lay down with your feet together. Exhale. Inhale: Come up into Sarvangasana (literally "all limbs posture" but also known as Shoulderstand). Hold for ten breaths. Halasana: Exhale: Lower … [Read More...]
Maria Villella on The Practice of Ashtanga Yoga
Ashtanga Yoga teacher Maria Villella talks about her first Yoga class, developing a consistent practice and why you should think about how you'll feel AFTER you practice. Maria on her first Yoga class. My first yoga class was an Ashtanga class. I went into a studio and I asked the women who was there, I said, “You know, I’m interested in maybe trying Yoga. I’m not sure if that’s what … [Read More...]
What is Ashtanga Yoga?
Named after the eight-limbs of yoga described by Patanjali in the Yoga Sutras, Ashtanga Yoga is a method of practicing yoga postures and pranayama as taught by Sri K. Pattabhi Jois of Mysore India. The Roots of Ashtanga Yoga Sri K. Patthabhi Jois was born in 1915 on the Full Moon of July. Guruji, as he was called by Ashtanga students, passed away on May 18, 2009. Guruji taught six days a week in … [Read More...]
