Yoga positions (Asana, poses) and moves (Vinyasa) for Ashtanga

The complete system of Yoga positions (Asana) and moves (Vinyasa) from Ashtanga Yoga. Including detailed pictures of all poses and explanations. Let if flow!

Yoga is 99 percent transpiration and 1 percent explanation. Asanas give the body a new shape and allow us to excel beyond our limitations. Thereby the physical practice symbolizes our spiritual way, the willingness to refine ourselves and the certitude of change. Yoga brings us to think outside the mat. After all, a posture is nothing you got, but something you make. Thus Ashtanga is a powerful tool, we should handle carefully, because – if misused – can be dangerous as well. With Russian accent it sounds like this: „Ashtanga-Yoga very practical – like a Kalaschnikow!“ Therefore the advice from Ronald Steiner:

You should use this guideline through the Ashtanga series with an experienced teacher only. During practice please note the instructions concerning the required experience for each series.

Surya Namaskara A - Sun Salutation from Ashtanga Yoga Practice

Surya Namaskara A - the first sun salutation - five rounds for a start in a practice of Ashtanga Yoga. It's nine movements are shown here in pictures and text. more »

Surya Namaskara B - the second sun salutation and step in yoga

Surya Namaskara B extends the flow of first sun salutation. Here we continue the Ashtanga Yoga practice with five repetitions each consisting of 17 movements. more »

Six standing poses become fundamental positions for Ashtanga Yoga

Yoga for beginners and advanced: Six standing positions compose, just after sun salutations, the fundamental psitions for the Ashtanga Yoga practice. more »

The finishing sequence: The Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga practice ends

The finishing sequence rounds off each and every Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga practice. These 16 Asanas are learned stepwiese and provide a harmonious flow of energy. more »

Primary Series of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga: yoga chikitsa (cikitsa)

Learned the basics? Now add primary series, Yoga Chikitsa (Cikitsa), in the middle of your Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga practice - one by one you will learn 41 asanas. more »

Nadi Shodhana (Sodhana): the intermediate series of Ashtanga Yoga

Familiar to primary series? - intermediate Series, also Shodhana Nadi (Nadi Sodhana), opens with it's 40 yoga asanas, an energetic dimension of Ashtanga Yoga. more »

Ashtanga Yoga Advanced A series: Sthira Bhaga - for advanced only

Ashtanga Yoga for advanced practitioners: 35 tough Asanas of third series (Advanced A) play fool with gravity. The reward: Sthira Bhaga, sublime serenit. more »