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“What is Yoga going to do for me?”
Certified YogaWorks Teacher Sonya Cottle on the benefits and side effects of a consistent … [Read More...]
Maria Villella on Adjustments, Ego and Injury
Ashtanga Yoga teacher Maria Villella talks about her approach to physical adjustments … [Read More...]
Yoga Teachers
Nathalie Croix
Creative Director and founder of Shanti Yoga Shala, Nathalie has learned yoga philosophy … [Read More...]
Chuck Miller and Maty Ezraty
Chuck Miller has been practicing yoga earnestly since 1971 and finally learned 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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
