Ashtanga Yoga

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Ashtanga yoga is not just a physical practice, but a spiritual and philosophical one as well. The practice is based on the idea that the body, mind, and spirit are interconnected, and that by balancing the body's energy, we can achieve a state of inner balance and harmony. ashtanga yoga

This system is designed as a roadmap for conscious living, extending far beyond the physical poses practiced on a mat: So You Think You Know What Ashtanga Yoga Is All About… This series introduces deep backbends (Kapotasana/Pigeon)

Once the body is cleansed of physical toxins (Primary), the practitioner works on the nervous system. This series introduces deep backbends (Kapotasana/Pigeon), hip openers, and arm balances (Mayurasana/Peacock). It is considered more dangerous than Primary because backbends can injure the lower back if the Primary series’ core strength is lacking. and spirit are interconnected

If you’ve scrolled through yoga Instagram (and who hasn’t?), you’ve likely seen the Ashtanga aesthetic: a perfectly sculpted body hovering in a handstand or tying limbs into knots called “Intermediate Series.”