The segments of Ashtanga Yoga

About this session

The road map of Ashtanga vinyasa yoga practice can be divided into different segments where each segment or block has its own purpose and prepares the body and mind for the meditative part of the practice. In this lecture, Laruga explains each of the following segments:

- Sun salutations
- Standing postures
- Seated postures
- Backbending
- Finnishing sequence
- Rest

This video belongs to the series Ashtanga Yoga Foundations. This is for you who are new to Ashtanga yoga. You will be provided with an introduction to the practice and its foundations. To deepen your practice, take part of Ashtanga Yoga Essentials and Ashtanga Yoga Progression – these series will deepen your understanding of Ashtanga yoga, working from the inside out.

About the instructor

Laruga Glaser

Laruga Glaser has been practicing Ashtanga yoga for over 20 years. She is one of the few in the world certified to teach Ashtanga up to Advanced B level. Laruga teaches as an act of deep sharing and love for what yoga develops in each individual, facilitating space to open, challenge, and inspire people to realize their inherent potential.

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