Sthira Bhaga: The 3rd Series of Aṣṭāṅga Yoga

The poses in the third series of Aṣṭāṅga Yoga may appear acrobatic, but they create a sense of "sublime tranquility," which explains the name of the series: Sthira Bhaga.

Traditional Practice Series
Mūla Bandhāsana Mūla Bandhāsana

Mūla Bandhāsana: The posture of the root lock

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Like Baddha Koṇāsana, but with the feet pointing backward: Mūla Bandhāsana looks simple, yet it demands precision.

Nahuṣāsana A Nahuṣāsana A

Nahuṣāsana A: The posture of Nahuṣa

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Like Mūla Bandhāsana, Nahuṣāsana A is built on the same foundation. Here, however, the hands support behind the back and the gaze lifts upward. This symbolizes alignment with a higher ideal.

Nahuṣāsana B Nahuṣāsana B

Nahuṣāsana B: The posture of Nahuṣa

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Like Nahuṣāsana A, Nahuṣāsana B is built on Mūla Bandhāsana. The hands now join behind the back between the shoulder blades, and the gaze lifts upward. The posture symbolizes devotion and opening.

Urdhva Dhanurasana Urdhva Dhanurasana

Ūrdhva Dhanurāsana: Upward-Facing Bow

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Ūrdhva Dhanurāsana is a backbend with an upward-facing front body, defined only by the touch of hands and feet to the ground - an upward-facing bow.

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Pashchimottanasana Pashchimottanasana

Paścimottānāsana: Seated Forward Bend

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In the third series of Aṣṭāṅga Yoga, the practice concludes after the backbend with the classic "Seated Forward Bend" - Paścimottānāsana.

Each week anew!

Week by week, we release poses from the third series of Aṣṭāṅga Yoga. With its hip openers and spectacular arm balances, the third series is the most impressive of Aṣṭāṅga Yoga.

Enjoy!

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