Ashtanga Yoga Primary Series Sequence
Posted in guide on 06/21/2004 10:37 am by Yoga Guy
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Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga
Astanga, or sometimes spelled ashtanga Yoga is actually taught today by a man named Sri K. Pattabhi Jois Mysore, India. He brought Ashtanga yoga to the west about 25 years and still teaches today at 91 years. Ashtanga yoga began with the rediscovery of the ancient manuscript Yoga Korunta. It describes a unique system of hatha yoga as practiced and created by the ancient sage Vamana Rishi. It is believed that the original asana practiced for Patanjali
Vinyasa Yoga emphasizes the Korunta or respiration synchronized movement, who practices a posture with specific breathing patterns associated with it. This breathing technique called pranayama ujayyi breath, or victory, and is a process that produces intense internal heat and sweating cleanses and detoxifies muscles and organs. This also releases beneficial hormones and nutrients, and most often a back massage in the body. The breath ensures efficient circulation of blood. The result is improved circulation, a light, strong body and mind calm.
It is a good order to follow the practice of Ashtanga yoga. A graduate is from a sequence of postures to move to the next. The first series (Yoga Chikitsa) detoxifies and aligns the body, thus purifying the toxins do not block. The intermediate series (Nadi Shodhana) purifies the system nervous opening and cleaning the energy channels, allowing energy to pass easily. Advanced Series A, B, C and D (asanam Bhaga) integrate the grace and strength to practice, which requires an intense flexibility.
The best thing is to find a teacher trained and qualified for you assist in this discipline. It is an intense practice that is rigorous, six days a week. You're sure to find inner peace and satisfaction of Every Breath You Take.
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Ashtanga Yoga • primary series part 2 • standing sequence