Introduction to Yoga
ASHTANGA YOGA, legend has it, Is a 1,500 year old orthodox Indian form of Yoga as taught by Sri K. Pattabhi Jois of Mysore India (Mala Sutra). What also characterizes Ashtanga Yoga is the dynamic interconnecting postures that create a sense of meditative flow and movement (VINYASA) between the static asana (postures) of hatha yoga. There is also a particular type of breathing (PRANA) that is done with each movement. And the movements between the postures are just as important as the postures themselves. Meditation (dhyana) the object of practice will be cultivated. Ashtanga Yoga postures are a series of postures that are always done in the same order and performed with particular breathing patterns as indicated in the Kuranta Sutra... A sophisticated evolution of poses one leading to the next,which enables the student to mature and grow in the practice. One of the definitions of vinyasa is movement synchronized with breath. The purpose of vinyasa is to purify the body by increasing circulation and body heat, leading to an increase in sweating. Ashtanga Yoga facilitates flexibility, cardio vascular, tendon, skeletal and muscle strength. These poses twist, massage and squeeze all internal organs. The inverted poses of the sequence - reverse bodily fluid flows and stretch internal organs. An all inclusive practice from roots of the toes to the stem of the brain! This invaluable life tool can begin at any age regardless of the shape you are in.
Ashtanga Yoga is above all a mental discipline and meditation.
Namaskara
Ashtanga Yoga is above all a mental discipline and meditation.
Namaskara