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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...]
“What is Yoga going to do for me?”
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Yoga Teachers
Chuck Miller and Maty Ezraty
Chuck Miller has been practicing yoga earnestly since 1971 and finally learned Ashtanga … [Read More...]
Simi Cruz
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Ashtanga Yoga
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...]
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...]
Ujaiyi Breathing
Each inhale and exhale during the practice of Ashtanga Yoga's sequences of postures is performed with a deep, resonant sound created at the back of the throat. This is called "Ujaiyi Breathing" and Sri K. Pattabhi Jois describes this method of inhaling and exhaling as "breathing with sound". The Breathe is the Key Attention to the breath is an essential technique in the Ashtanga Yoga method. Sri … [Read More...]
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...]
