Down To Earth Yoga Studio
Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga is the practice of a traditional sequence of poses as taught by Sri K. Pattabhi Jois. Pattabhi Jois is renowned for his teaching method of Vinyasa, breath synchronized movement.
The most visible aspect of the Ashtanga Yoga system is the different yoga asanas (postures). More important, though, is the invisible content, which consists of three fundamental techniques; breath, bandhas, and drishti. These techniques bind the postures together on a string so that they become a yoga mala or garland. *
There are three groups of sequences in the Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga system. The Primary Series (Yoga Chikitsa) detoxifies and aligns the body, physically emphasizing hip opening and forward bending. The Intermediate Series (Nadi Shodhana) purifies the nervous system by opening and clearing the energy channels, exploring variations of back bending. The Advanced Series (Sthira Bhagah) integrate the strength and grace of the practice, requiring higher levels of flexibility and humility. **
At Down to Earth Yoga the Primary and Intermediate Series are explored. Each posture is a preparation for the next, developing the strength and balance required to move further. Proficiency in a series is expected before moving on to the next series.
The most visible aspect of the Ashtanga Yoga system is the different yoga asanas (postures). More important, though, is the invisible content, which consists of three fundamental techniques; breath, bandhas, and drishti. These techniques bind the postures together on a string so that they become a yoga mala or garland. *
There are three groups of sequences in the Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga system. The Primary Series (Yoga Chikitsa) detoxifies and aligns the body, physically emphasizing hip opening and forward bending. The Intermediate Series (Nadi Shodhana) purifies the nervous system by opening and clearing the energy channels, exploring variations of back bending. The Advanced Series (Sthira Bhagah) integrate the strength and grace of the practice, requiring higher levels of flexibility and humility. **
At Down to Earth Yoga the Primary and Intermediate Series are explored. Each posture is a preparation for the next, developing the strength and balance required to move further. Proficiency in a series is expected before moving on to the next series.