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Maria Villella on The Practice of Ashtanga Yoga
Ashtanga Yoga teacher Maria Villella talks about her first Yoga class, developing … [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...]
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Simi Cruz
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Ashtanga Yoga
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...]
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...]
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 Adjustments, Ego and Injury
Ashtanga Yoga teacher Maria Villella talks about her approach to physical adjustments in postures, keeping the ego in check while practicing, and how she modified her own personal Ashtanga Yoga practice when she was injured. … [Read More...]
