On the mat - the Ashtanga Yoga practice

On the mat - the Ashtanga Yoga practice

The most difficult step in Ashtanga is probably the first step of getting to the mat. Therefore, this guide will help you through your practice - with detailed step-by-step explanations of all practice series in words and pictures. Plus: tips on breathing, bandhas, etc.

Tradition: the legendary history of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga

Generations of great yogis have shaped the living tradition of Ashtanga yoga for centuries: since Ashtanga is like yoghurt fermentation, yoga is more than just a kaleidoscope and like ants carrying their burden, we carry the guilt that we cannot read an important document about the Vinyasa system. more »

With Bandha, Drishti, and Ujjayi your body becomes a temple ...

... when breathing and asana, tension and concentration come together into one unit. So with Ujjayi, Bandha and Drishti you create the foundation of your practice, and the spiritual dimension of Ashtanga Yoga develops. more »

The complete asana sequences for the Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga Method

The complete asana sequences for the Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga Method

From the sun salutation to the advanced series – everything you always wanted to know about the asana sequences, covering the alignment, order and breathing for the Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga Method, and including detailed illustrations of all the asanas. Let if flow! more »

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Krishnamacharya – the guiding light of Ashtanga Yoga

Ashtanga yoga, as well as many other types of yoga in the world, would probably be absent without him: Sri Tirumalai Krishnamacharya (1888-1989) saved traditional yoga from oblivion and created the basis for our present-day yoga practices. Just a myth? more »

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The first series of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga: the primary series (Yoga chikitsa)

New video at YogaEasy.de - Ashtanga Yoga for beginners

60 minutes for a complete start in Ashtanga Yoga practice. Go for your relaxed and traditional experience. mehr »