Ashtanga Yoga Foundations

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148 min (8 Videor)

Learn Ashtanga Yoga with Laruga Glaser – this playlist is for beginners and gives you an introduction to the practice and it's three main foundations: (1) the posture (asana), (2) synchronised breathing (ujjayi pranayama) and how to increase concentration through practicing gaze point of the eyes. For the asana practice, we will focus on sun salutations A and B (Surya Namaskar).

Understanding Drishti in yoga

5 min

Drishti, also known as gazing point, is a part of the internal alignment (together with breath and Bandhas) to support the asana practice within Ashtanga yoga. Working with Drishtis cultivates a sense of concentration, focus and help us remain undistracted in the present moment.

In this lecture you will be introduced to the 9 types of Drishti and learn more about how to implement them into your practice.

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.