Ashtanga Yoga

Ashtanga yoga is a physically demanding style of yoga that focuses on synchronizing breath and movement. It's a series of postures that are performed in a set order.Jois established his "Ashtanga Yoga" Research Institute in 1948.[3] The current style of teaching is called "Mysore style", after the city in India where the practice was originally taught.[4] Ashtanga yoga has given rise to various spinoff styles of power yoga.

The Eight Limbs of Ashtanga Yoga

Yama – Ethical restraints (e.g., non-violence, truthfulness)
Niyama – Personal observances (e.g., self-discipline, cleanliness)
Asana – Physical postures (yoga poses)
Pranayama – Breath control
Pratyahara – Withdrawal of senses
Dharana – Concentration
Dhyana – Meditation
Samadhi – Enlightenment or absorption

Ashtanga Yoga Benefits

Builds strength, flexibility, and endurance
Improves mental clarity
Reduces stress levels benefits

The intensive physical processes in Ashtanga are all about pushing through mental blocks, and emotional baggage to cultivate mental clarity, mindful breathing, physical strength, flexibility, and endurance. The structure and frequency of the practice is designed to help you quickly improve your body and overall wellness. The set sequence of posture creates a strong framework that allows one to focus on the inner limbs of the yoga sutras.

Poses

Triangle Pose:

Trikonasana, or Triangle Pose, is a yoga pose that involves standing with your feet apart and extending your arms to form a triangle. It's a classic sidebend that stretches and strengthens the body.

Half Bound Lotus Pose

Ardha Baddha Padmottanasana (Half Bound Lotus Standing Forward Bend) is an intermediate asana that falls under the balancing category.

Parsvottanasana Pose

Parsvottanasana, also known as Pyramid Pose or Intense Side Stretch, is a yoga pose that involves bending forward from the hips. It's a standing pose that stretches the spine, hamstrings, and hip muscles.

Pada Hastasana Pose

Pada Hastasana, also known as "Hand to Foot Pose" in English, is a standing forward bend yoga pose where you reach down to touch your feet with your hands, effectively stretching your hamstrings, calves, and spine while also engaging your core muscles

Surya Namaskar Pose

Surya Namaskar, also known as "Sun Salutation" in English, is a sequence of 12 yoga poses performed in a flowing motion, typically facing the rising sun, and considered a complete body workout, with each pose coordinated with breath and movement

Shoulderstand Pose

The shoulderstand pose, also known as Sarvangasana, is a yoga pose that involves inverting the body and balancing it on the shoulders. It's a fundamental yoga pose that strengthens the arms, core, and legs.

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