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Ashtanga Yoga

Ashtanga Yoga: meaning 8 limbs

( ASHT=8, ANGA= Limbs)

Ashtanga yoga is a sequentially-paced, powerful practice that energizes your body from the inside out. This total-body workout is designed to burn off toxins.

Ashtanga Yoga : The 8 aspects of Patajali’s Yoga

 Yama and Nivama: Decipts of moral and social conduct

 Asanas: Adjust the body in various postures

 Pranayama: Regulation of breath

 Pratyahara: Internalization of the senses of perception

 Dharana: Concentration

 Samadhi: The ultimate state of self realization

Ashtanga yoga is also known as power , flow or vinyasha yoga. The postures flow and have emphasis on strength and agility, while focusing on breathing techniques. Ashtanga yoga is designed to cleanse the body of pollutants and detox by intensifying internal heat. This is ideal for fit individuals, or those desiring to become fit quickly as it usually involves physically challenging routines. Poses can be altered to more suitably fit a students skill level, despite it’s reputation of being a demanding discipline.

Vinyasha Yoga

Vinyasha Yoga is derived from ashtanga yoga. Instructors often create their own flow of movements and postures which can challenge their students with combinations of beginner and advanced poses, to best suit the ability level of their class.

Flow Yoga

Flow yoga is about connecting the pose with the breath. Flow yoga moves from one pose to another in a smooth, controlled motion. Meditation in motion. You flow in the present moment.