Cheat sheets for the Ashtanga yoga series (PDF)

Ashtanga Yoga in it’s traditional form, as taught by the late Sri. K. Pattabhi Jois. – Today this is the practice that is most common around the world.

• MantraTraditional Mantras are chanted at the beginning and the ending of every Aṣṭāṅga Yoga practice.Filesize: 51 K
  File Name: Mantren.pdf
• Surya Namaskara A & BThe sun salutation (Sūrya Namaskāra) forms the foundation of Aṣṭāṅga Yoga practice. Here you will establish the calm rhythm of breathing (Ujjāyī) direction of Energy (Bandha) and concentration (Ḍṛṣti). The powerful flow of a moving meditation is born.Filesize: 494 K
  File Name: SuryaNamaskar.pdf
• Finishing SequenceThe finishing sequence guides the practitioner in Aṣṭāṅga Yoga to an energetic culmination. The breathing (Ujjāyī) calms down, muscle contractions (Bandha) become subtle and concentration (Ḍṛṣti) turns inward.Filesize: 518 K
  File Name: Schlusssequenz.pdf
• Fundamental PositionsThe fundamental positions (Āsana) tune the physical and energetic body to balance (Alignment). The dynamic of the sun salutations transform to new forms of movement. (Vinyāsa).Filesize: 596 K
  File Name: Grundpositionen.pdf
• Primary SeriesThe sequence of the first series of the Ashtanga Yoga is an extension of the previous sequence of exercises, requiring a higher level of strength, flexibility and stamina. It will take some practice to acquire it.Filesize: 1.1 M
  File Name: Erste-Serie.pdf
• Intermediate SeriesThe sequence of the second series takes it even further. This level of practice can often be achieved after about two years of daily practice.Filesize: 1.4 M
  File Name: Intermediate-Series_en.pdf
• Advanced SeriesThe advanced sequence of the Ashtanga Yoga, the third series, demands a high degree of strength and flexibility. A lot of practice and endurance is neccessary to learn it.Filesize: 135 K
  File Name: 04-Ashtanga-Yoga-Series3.pdf

In it’s essence the series taught by Sri K. Pattabhi Jois and BNS Iyengar are same. But in details we will find some minor differences. Here you will find Ashtanga Yoga as taught by BNS Iyengar (from Mysore):

• Ashtanga Yoga Fundamental Positions with BNS IyengarFundamental-Positions from Ashtanga Yoga, here as practiced with BNS Iyengar.Filesize: 4.0 M
  File Name: 05-Ashtanga-Yoga-Fundamental-Iyengar_04.pdf
• Ashtanga Yoga 1. Series with BNS IyengarPrimary Series of Ashtanga Yoga here as practiced with BNS Iyengar.Filesize: 4.5 M
  File Name: 06-Ashtanga-Yoga-Series1-Iyengar_04.pdf
• Ashtanga Yoga 2. Series with BNS IyengarIntermediate Series of Ashtanga Yoga here as practiced with BNS Iyengar.Filesize: 4.5 M
  File Name: 07-Ashtanga-Yoga-Series2-Iyengar_04.pdf