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“Thank God We’re Not Perfect!”
Yoga Teacher Kathryn Budig talks about arm balances, inversions, face-planting and … [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
Nathalie Croix
Creative Director and founder of Shanti Yoga Shala, Nathalie has learned yoga philosophy … [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
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...]
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...]
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 Fundamental Asana of Ashtanga Yoga
These asana are performed after Surya Namaskara A and B, and before a series (Primary, Intermediate, Advanced). When practicing Intermediate and Advanced Series, Utthita Hasta Padangushtasana and Ardha Baddha Padmottanasana are usually omitted. The Fundamental Asana Padangusthasana: 3 vinyasas Padahastasana: 3 vinyasas Utthita Trikonasana A and B: 5 vinyasas Utthita Parsvakonasana A and B: … [Read More...]
