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AshtangaYoga
Ashtanga
Yoga
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What
is Ashtanga Yoga?
Ashtanga
Yoga is a powerful sequence of Hatha postures practiced continually in
combination with bandhas (internal muscle contractions) and ujjayi breath.
This combination creates a deep internal heat and a relaxed, meditative
state.
The
main components of Ashtanga Yoga are Vinyasa (sychronized breath and movement),
Heat, Bandhas (Locks), Breath, and Dhristi (gaze points). The purpose
of the vinyasa is for internal cleansing. The locks are internal energy
"gates" which help to regulate the energy flow. By "engaging" specific
locks within the body energy is directed and internal heat created. There
is a breathing technique used to also aid in this creation of heat. The
breath is what empowers the movements in Ashtanga and one can ride that
breath throughout the practice. Drishtis are gazing points used to direct
the attention inward.
Ashtanga Yoga is an ancient system of yoga passed down from Sri T. Krishnamacharya
to Sri K. Pattabhi Jois beginning in 1927 during his studies with Krishnamacharya.
Pattabhi Jois (known affectionately as Guruji) is the master of the Ashtanga
Yoga system today and head of the Ashtanga Yoga Research Institute in
Mysore, India. He is responsible for Ashtanga’s transmission to the west.
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Ashtanga
Mysore classes are for students of all levels. This is not a led-class
and students work through the series at their own pace. Mysore classes
are for students who want to deepen their practice with one-on-one assistance
from the teacher. Click here
to read more.
Ashtanga
Mysore Star classes are a beginner-friendly way to learn Ashtanga
Yoga with one-on-one assistance from a teacher who helps you advance
through the primary series of postures at your own pace and level of
ability.
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is my fix. If I had a horrible day, if I’m anxious about something, feeling
tired, sad, etc.- I can do my practice (preferably in a class) and come
out of it in a totally different state of mind. Physically, Ashtanga has
made me stronger, more resilient, and has improved my posture and the awareness
of my body." |
Benefits
of Ashtanga Yoga
- Builds
strength
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Increases flexibility and muscle tone
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Develops mental focus
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Builds endurance
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Provides a strong cardiovascular workout
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Reduces stress
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Builds inner heat for purification and detoxification
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Increases lung capacity for better breathing
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Provides opportunity for advancing practice
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"I
love all of the Ashtanga Teachers at Yoga Yoga. They have shown me that
the practice of yoga does not end when class is over. ...I love it. Because
it opens my heart. Because, at least for a little while, it is just the
breath and I am calm and quiet inside." -Debbie
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