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Ubhaya Padangusthasana: An Ashtanga Yoga Tutorial
Ashtanga Yoga, a practice steeped in ancient tradition, offers a systematic path towards physical health, mental clarity, and spiritual awakening. Within its structured series of postures, Ubhaya Padangusthasana shines as a beacon for both novices and seasoned yogis,...
Ashtanga Yoga Tutorial: Supta Padangusthasana
Nestled within the Ashtanga Yoga Primary Series, also known as Yoga Chikitsa, Supta Padangusthasana serves as a pivotal moment for practitioners. This therapeutic sequence aims to purify the physical and energetic body, preparing the practitioner for deeper states of...
Supta Konasana I Sleeping Angle Pose I Yoga Tutorial
Supta Konasana is a seated posture from the Ashtanga Primary Series. It comes near the end of the seated sequence and offers a deep forward bend and leg stretch. Supta, in Sanskrit, means reclining, "Kona" means angle, and "Asana" means pose. Reclined Angle Posture...
Learn How to do Yoga Pose Upavishta Konasana: A Step-By-Step Guide with Sanskrit Vinyasa Count
Upavishta (उपविष्ट): This Sanskrit word translates to "seated" or "sitting." In the context of Upavishta Konasana, it refers to the seated position of the practitioner with the legs extended wide apart. Kona (कोण): "Kona" translates to "angle." It signifies the angle...
Yoga Tutorial: Baddha Konasana – A Step-By-Step Guide with Sanskrit Vinyasa Count
Yoga is a journey of self-discovery, offering a path to physical, mental, and spiritual wellness. Among the treasures of the Ashtanga Yoga Primary Series seated sequence, the Baddha Konasana, or Bound Angle Pose, stands out as a gem that embodies both the grace of...
Yoga Tutorial: Garbha Pindasana and Kukkutasana
Click here to watch the YouTube tutorial for Garbha Pindasana and Kukkutasana Ashtanga Yoga, "eight-limbed" yoga, is a dynamic and structured practice that encompasses a wide range of postures designed to harmonize the body, mind, and spirit. Seated postures play a...
Gentle Hatha Yoga with Crystal Singing Bowls
The Yoga Shala is excited to offer a yoga class that compliments many styles of yoga and is ideal for the beginner as well as the experienced practitioner. Our Gentle Yoga with Sound incorporates crystal singing bowls and other sound modalities in addition to gentle...
Yoga Tutorial: Kurmasana & Supta Kurmasana – A Step by Step Guide for Yoga Practitioners
Ashtanga Yoga, a dynamic and structured style of yoga, offers a comprehensive series of postures that progressively lead practitioners towards self-awareness and well-being. There are a handful of postures within the Ashtanga Primary Series that tend to be a bit more...
Yoga Pose Bhujapidasana – Arm Pressure Posture – In 5 Special Steps
Ashtanga Yoga is a dynamic and structured yoga practice that challenges both the body and mind. One such jewel in the crown of the Ashtanga Primary Series seated sequence is Bhujapidasana, a pose that demands strength, flexibility, and focus. In this blog post, we'll...
Exploring Boat Posture (Navasana): A Step by Step Guide
Yoga has long been celebrated for its multifaceted benefits for the mind, body, and spirit. Ashtanga Yoga, a dynamic and rigorous form of yoga, is known for its structured sequences that gradually build strength, flexibility, and mindfulness. In the primary series of...