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Maria Villella on Visiting an Ashram in India
Ashtanga Yoga teacher Maria Villella talks about a visit to an ashram in India where … [Read More...]
Maria Villella on the Importance of the Breath
Ashtanga Yoga teacher Maria Villella talks about the importance of the breath and … [Read More...]
Yoga Teachers
Sonya Cottle
After earning a BA in psychology from the University of Arizona, Sonya moved to LA … [Read More...]
Joan Hyman
Joan Hyman is a distinguished Senior Yogaworks Teacher, who weaves her personal … [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...]
Taking a Class
Ashtanga Yoga classes are either "led" or "Mysore-style". In led or "conducted" classes the teacher calls out every asana and vinyasa and may give some general verbal instructions. Ashtanga workshops and seminars often follow this format because it works well for large groups of students. Mysore Classes The majority of Ashtanga Yoga classes follow the format of Sri K. Pattabhi Jois's daily classes … [Read More...]
Surya Namaskara
The Sun Salutations of Ashtanga Yoga In Ashtanga Yoga, two variations of the sun salutation sequence are performed at the beginning of a practice or class right after the recitation of the Ashtanga Yoga Mantram (opening prayer). Each variation is usually done five times. Surya Namaskara A (nine vinyasas) ~ Samasthiti ~ Inhale: Hands up Exhale: Fold forward into Uttanasana Inhale: Head … [Read More...]
Maria Villella on the Importance of the Breath
Ashtanga Yoga teacher Maria Villella talks about the importance of the breath and correct breathing in the practice of Ashtanga Yoga. … [Read More...]
