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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!

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.

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.

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.

Sun Salutations in the Traditional Form

• 13.05.2019
• Dr. Ronald Steiner & more

Sun salutations: a self-contained practice that encompasses the essence of Ashtanga yoga. Experience the magic of the traditional form of Suryanamaskar A and B with Ronald and Pia.

Padangushthasana Adjustment (from the side)

• 04.05.2019
• Dr. Ronald Steiner & more

In this short video we are sharing yet another adjustment technique for Padangushtasana. The focus of this adjustment is to bring awareness to balance in the pose and to offer the practitioner a new way of experiencing this asana.

Good Old Hammies - A sequence for healthy hamstrings

• 30.04.2019
• Dr. Ronald Steiner & more

Stretching is a good thing; however, as with anything else, only in moderation. When you overstretch the hamstrings it can lead to inflammation and pain. Ronald and Doro show you in this video how to maintain healthy and happy hamstrings.

Prasarita Padottanasana A: Creative Adjustment

• 24.04.2019
• Dr. Ronald Steiner & more

Are you looking for new inspiration for Prasarita Padottanasana A? This playful adjustment addresses joint balance and can offer a new way of experiencing this asana.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.