Ashtanga yoga

About Ahstanga Yoga

Ashtanga is a dynamic form of Hatha yoga. It is described as one of the more physically demanding types of yoga and is a great way to tone your body and build up your core strenght. Ashtanga yoga is practiced in a precise sequential order, and by synchronizing correct breathing with movement to establish a flow - a so called vinyasa.

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How does it work?

The traditional Ashtanga yoga sequences begins with five sun salutations A and B, followed by a sequence of standing and sitting poses, asanas, from three different series. You need to be able to master the poses from the first series, in order to continue to the next series. The last and final sequence focuses on unwinding the body.

Ashtanga yoga & Ashtanga Vinyasa

The word Ashtanga is sanskrit and literally means "eight limbs "and refers to the eightfold path in the Yoga Sutras, one of the foundational texts of yoga philosophy. The word Ashtanga originally refers to the teachings of the eightfold path and the yoga style was commonly known as Ashtanga vinyasa. However, in the West it is now accepted to call the style Ashtanga yoga.

When should I practice Ashtanga Yoga?

If you are looking for an intense and physcially demanding yoga style, look no further. It will, among other things, improve your mobility, energize and/or tone your body. Ashtanga yoga also suits you who feels stressed and needs to or maybe finds it difficult to relax.

Benefits of Ashtanga Yoga

• Strengthens and makes the body more flexible 
• Improves blood circulation and oxygen levels
• Brings inner peace
• Eliminates waste products from muscles and organs

To keep in mind when you practice Ashtanga Yoga

• Ashtanga yoga is a physically demanding exercise, so be aware of what your body can handle
• Yoga is not about performance, so be patient for your body and mind
• Every pose should prepare you for the next pose. It builds the strength and balance that is needed in order to move forward with the series
• It is important to complete every sequence and that the poses are practiced in a precise order