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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
Kathryn Budig
As one of the youngest and most widely recognized faces in yoga, Kathryn Budig's … [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 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...]
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...]
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 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...]
