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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 the Importance of the Breath
Ashtanga Yoga teacher Maria Villella talks about the importance of the breath and … [Read More...]
Yoga Teachers
Sonya Cottle
After earning a BA in psychology from the University of Arizona, Sonya moved to LA … [Read More...]
David Kim
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Ashtanga Yoga
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
