AYI.info - The International Ashtanga Yoga Information Page

"Ashtanga Yoga is 99% transpiration - and 1% explanation"

Sri K. Pattabhi Jois

All you need for your 99% practice of Ashtanga Yoga - and certainly also the 1% theory: Dive into the details of the traditional series of Asana, as taught by Sri K. Pattabhi Jois. But you will also find forms for a therapeutic approach to them. Join us for online yoga classes, learn about innovative alignment and philosophy. Our yogi finder will help you finding your way to a teacher nearby. Best to start with the most popular pages on AYI.info:

The AYI method

connects traditional Ashtanga Yoga with innovative yoga therapy - by Dr. Ronald Steiner

Ashtanga Yoga

Traditional Practice Series: All traditional Ashtanga practice series

Ashtanga Yoga in the tradition of Sri K. Pattabhi Jois. The traditional practice series with detailed descriptions of the individual movements including the vinyasa count. Systematic learning steps help you get a deeper understanding of this powerful and dynamic yoga practice supported by your breath.

Philosophy

Source texts and Mantra: Ancient texts of wisdom brought to life word by word

Gain a direct access to ancient texts of wisdom and dive through them in yoga tradition. All translations of Patanjali's Yoga-Sutra, Hatha Yoga Pradipika, Mantra and some Upanishad fragments are translated word by word with detailed grammatical analysis - this can be sour start for a deep philosophic study!

Sanskrit and Devanagari

Transliteration Tool

This tool allows you to easily change the transliteration of single words or even entire texts. This is particularly helpful when you want to produce Devanagari script or Roman script with diacritical marks. With the copy&paste function, you can then enter the generated words or texts in a word processing program of your choice.

Sanskrit and Devanagari

The Devanagari Game - learn how to read Sanskrit texts in the original version!

Play and learn all Devanagari letters at the same time. In doing so, you will soon be able to read the ancient yoga source texts in their original Sanskrit versions.

News

"Pure for Sure!"

A proverb from Mysore (The city where Ashtanga comes from)

Tradition and Innovation can form a team: We help you gaining always new perspectives on traditional Ashtanga Yoga. Therefore we have been active for you. These articles and online yoga classes are brand new on AYI.info:

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Breathe freely

17.04.2019
Dr. Melanie Steiner & more

How is it possible to relieve stress, release tension and find inner peace through breathing? Melanie and Martina invite you to experience for yourself in this short video. Here they will introduce you to some simple yet effective techniques to harness the potential of the breath.

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Parshvottanasana Adjustment (from the side)

09.04.2019
Dr. Ronald Steiner & more

In this tutorial you will demonstrate a simple yet highly effective adjustment for Parshvottanasana which will allow you to support your students in maintaining a long spine, softening the muscles of the neck and deepening the breath.

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Traditionelle LED Class Primary Series

02.04.2019
Dr. Ronald Steiner & more

This video offers you the opportunity to practice the traditional count of Ashtanga Vinyasa. This is a great way to practice at home if there are no Led classes available in your area.

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Prasarita Padottanasana A (lateral)

26.03.2019
Dr. Ronald Steiner & more

Prasarita Padottanasana offers many opportunities for the practitioner to create space and to establish a greater sense of stability or balance. In this video, Ronald and Christine show you an adjustment that is both effective and simple to apply.

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Chitta Maitri Meditation

19.03.2019
Dr. Melanie Steiner & more

This mindfulness meditation is done from the perspective of the loving observer from within. By practicing this meditation, you can cultivate more peace and serenity in your own daily life. Melanie and Martina show you the first few steps in developing this meditation exercise.

Network

The Yoga Doc - Enhancing holistic well-being with Yoga

19.03.2019
Dr. Ronald Steiner

It's finally here! Why does Ron feel like Benjamin the Elephant when he has his new book in hand? Find out for yourself here! With this book you will be able to do a lot of good for yourself and your students.

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Utthita Trikonasana (lateral entry)

12.03.2019
Dr. Ronald Steiner & more

In this tutorial we show you how you can offer adjustments to your students from the side. Have fun trying them out!

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The primary series in the "Flying Cat" form

04.03.2019
Dr. Ronald Steiner & more

The AYI Method places special emphasis on developing ways to meet the practitioner where they are with individual and innovative ways to practice. Here we would like to share an alternative way to practice the primary series using the "Flying Cat" form. We invite you to experience how practicing in this safe yet challenging way can help to develop strength in your core.

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Pada-Hastasana Adjustment (creative)

26.02.2019
Dr. Ronald Steiner & more

In this tutorial we demonstrate a creative adjustment for Pada-Hastasana. In offering this adjustment you can help the practitioner to create space while they experience the asana in a whole new way.

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Padangushthasana Adjustment (creative)

19.02.2019
Dr. Ronald Steiner & more

In this tutorial we demonstrate a creative adjustment for Padangushthasana. Discover how this assist can help a practitioner to create length in the back and space in the shoulders.

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Tri-guṇa

03.12.2018
Dr. Ronald Steiner & more

Tri-guṇa is a word used to describe the three qualities of nature. Experience these three qualities physically and mentally during this hour-long practice with Ronald and Nadine.

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Basic Led Class Primary Series

27.11.2018
Dr. Ronald Steiner & more

Do you want to practice the entire Ashtanga Vinyasa Primary Series, but aren't sure which form is right for you? In this video, Nadine and Ronald show you how to work your way through the primary series with the help of the AYI Basic form. Experience the benefits of the entire traditional sequence with these innovative asana alternatives.

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Basic Led Class

12.11.2018
Dr. Ronald Steiner & more

Back to the basics! In this video, we will show you a way to practice a more gentle and holistic form of the traditional Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga sequence. Experience the soothing effects of a moving meditation set to the rhythm of your breath.

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Handstand made easy

06.11.2018
Dr. Ronald Steiner & more

Is it your goal to practice handstand in an open space? If so, this is just the right video for you. Here you will learn valuable tips on how to practice on your own, or even with the help of a friend. Roll out your mat and let's get started!

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Depression and zest for life - Strengthen your resilience

06.11.2018
Dr. Melanie Steiner

For the past 20 years, Melanie has dedicated herself to yoga, psychotherapy and developmental psychology. In this video she draws from her expertise in these three areas, as well as her own life experience, in order to offer some insight on how you can fortify your resilience against depression.