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Ashtanga Yoga
Ashtanga yoga is a popular form of yoga that is a sytem developed and taught by Sri K. Pattabhi Jois. It consists of a fixed set of postures or asanas which are practiced with synchronised breath.
The result is you'll produce intense heat during the process and get really purified after each class. I often leave the class feeling very bright and clear in mind. :)
Quote from Sri K. Pattabhi Jois :
"Yoga is 99 percent practice and 1 percent theory."
The result is you'll produce intense heat during the process and get really purified after each class. I often leave the class feeling very bright and clear in mind. :)
Quote from Sri K. Pattabhi Jois :
"Yoga is 99 percent practice and 1 percent theory."
A Tribute To Sri K. Pattabhi Jois ( July 26, 1915 - May 18, 2009 )
Father Of Ashtanga Yoga
Sri K. Pattabhi Jois, father of ashtanga yoga, has left us on 18 May 2009. He is fondly remembered by thousands all over the world as Guruji. He has indeed nurtured many and guided many ashtangis in his lifetime. He will be remembered and loved by all forever.
Please join http://www.kpjayi.org/ in giving your last respect to Guruji's soul.
Namaste~
Please join http://www.kpjayi.org/ in giving your last respect to Guruji's soul.
Namaste~
Meaning Of Ashtanga Yoga
The Eight Limbs
Ashtanga yoga is not just another form of exercise!
It is a teaching recorded and passed down from an ancient manuscript ( Yoga Korunta ).
Patanjali, one of the great sage who wrote the Yoga Sutras, outlined eight liimbs of yoga which literally translate to "Ashtanga Yoga".
1. Yama ( universal commandments or moral codes )
2. Niyama ( self purification by discipline or study )
3. Asana ( postures )
4. Pranayama ( breath through control )
5. Pratyahara ( control of senses )
6. Dharana ( concentration & focus of mind )
7. Dhyana ( meditation )
8. Samadhi ( being one with universe through meditation, super consciousness )
Benefits Of Ashtanga Yoga
Clear focused mind. Light body. Detoxifying. Build strength and flexibility...and improves your abs or core plenty!
Personally everytime I stepped out of an ashtanga yoga class, i see and think very much clearer! Try and let me know what are the effects!
There are altogether 6 series in the complete set.
Visit my yoga blog for more insights about yoga!
It is a teaching recorded and passed down from an ancient manuscript ( Yoga Korunta ).
Patanjali, one of the great sage who wrote the Yoga Sutras, outlined eight liimbs of yoga which literally translate to "Ashtanga Yoga".
1. Yama ( universal commandments or moral codes )
2. Niyama ( self purification by discipline or study )
3. Asana ( postures )
4. Pranayama ( breath through control )
5. Pratyahara ( control of senses )
6. Dharana ( concentration & focus of mind )
7. Dhyana ( meditation )
8. Samadhi ( being one with universe through meditation, super consciousness )
Benefits Of Ashtanga Yoga
Clear focused mind. Light body. Detoxifying. Build strength and flexibility...and improves your abs or core plenty!
Personally everytime I stepped out of an ashtanga yoga class, i see and think very much clearer! Try and let me know what are the effects!
There are altogether 6 series in the complete set.
Visit my yoga blog for more insights about yoga!
Learn more about Ashtanga from these Ashtanga Yogis
Ashtanga Yoga: The Practice, First Series by David Swenson
Amazon Price: (as of 11/09/2009) 
Ashtanga Yoga: The Definitive Step-by-Step Guide to Dynamic Yoga
Amazon Price: $12.89 (as of 11/09/2009)
Ashtanga Yoga Poster- Small Laminated
Amazon Price: $13.00 (as of 11/09/2009)
YOGA SHORT FORMS The Practice Ashtanga Yoga Doug Swenson
Amazon Price: (as of 11/09/2009)
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Students begin with this primary series and keep practicing this series until all the poses are mastered before moving on to the next series.
Warm up :
5 "A" Sun Salutations
5 "B" Sun Salutations
Standing Series (each 5 breaths):
Padangustasana
Stand with legs straight and bend forward. Hold your big toes with your fingers.
Padahastasana
Utthita Trikonasana
Parvritta Trikonasana
Utthita Parshvakonasana
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Warm up :
5 "A" Sun Salutations
5 "B" Sun Salutations
Standing Series (each 5 breaths):
Padangustasana
Stand with legs straight and bend forward. Hold your big toes with your fingers.
Padahastasana
Utthita Trikonasana
Parvritta Trikonasana
Utthita Parshvakonasana
Coming soon! Come back to view the complete primary series.
Look Good Doing Yoga
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Reader Feedback
spirituality wrote...
Great lens. You are invited to submit this to the Hinduism & Yoga groups.
Posted March 26, 2009
indi_ya wrote...
You can look at this site for ramblings on yoga: http://yogalearner.blogspot.com
Posted September 09, 2008
anton55 wrote...
Great information on yoga. I am always trying to learn as much as I can. I have been focusing on Beginner Yoga Exercises.
Posted June 29, 2008
Yoga_Girl wrote...
Very nice lens Lesley, I'll be checking back for more updates
Posted October 22, 2007
Ashtanga Opening Chant
OM
VANDE GURUNAM CARANARAVINDE
SANDARSITA SVATMA SUKHAVA BODHE
NIH SREYASE JANGALIKAYAMANE
SAMSARA HALAHALA MOHASANTYAI
ABAHU PURUSAKARAM
SANKHACAKRASI DHARINAM
SAHASRA SIRASAM SVETAM
PRANAMAMI PATANJALIM
OM
VANDE GURUNAM CARANARAVINDE
SANDARSITA SVATMA SUKHAVA BODHE
NIH SREYASE JANGALIKAYAMANE
SAMSARA HALAHALA MOHASANTYAI
ABAHU PURUSAKARAM
SANKHACAKRASI DHARINAM
SAHASRA SIRASAM SVETAM
PRANAMAMI PATANJALIM
OM
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