"popularised by K. Pattabhi Jois during the twentieth century"
A traditional, physically demanding yoga style that involves a set sequence of poses practiced in a specific order.
History of Ashtanga Yoga: The origins of Ashtanga Yoga and its development over time.
Eight Limbs of Yoga: The philosophy and principles of the eight limbs of yoga.
Primary Series: The first series of Ashtanga Yoga, including the sequence of postures and breathing techniques.
Breath Control: The importance of breath control in Ashtanga Yoga and how to develop proper breathing techniques.
Drishti: The use of gaze points and their benefits in Ashtanga Yoga.
Bandhas: The use of energy locks to improve posture and enhance the flow of energy within the body.
Sanskrit Terminology: The meaning and significance of commonly used Sanskrit terms in Ashtanga Yoga.
Asanas: The physical postures and their modifications in Ashtanga Yoga, including their benefits and precautions.
Sun Salutations: The sequence of movements performed at the beginning of each Ashtanga Yoga practice.
Meditation: The importance of meditation in Ashtanga Yoga and how to develop a regular meditation practice.
Pranayama: The regulation and control of breath through specific techniques in Ashtanga Yoga.
Yoga Props: The use of props such as blocks, straps, and blankets to assist in achieving proper alignment and deepen stretches.
Anatomy and Physiology: Understanding the human body and how it functions during Ashtanga Yoga practice.
Ayurveda: The ancient Indian system of medicine and how it can complement Ashtanga Yoga practice.
Chakras: The seven energy centers in the body and their significance in Ashtanga Yoga.
Primary Series: It is also known as Yoga Chikitsa. This series covers the basic and fundamental postures which involve twisting, bending, folding and other such movements that promote strength and flexibility.
Intermediate Series: It is also known as Nadi Shodhana. This series is focused on cleansing the nervous system and opening the energy channels within the body.
Advanced Series A: This series is focused on building intense strength and flexibility through difficult, complex postures.
Advanced Series B: This series is a continuation of Advanced Series A, building more strength and flexibility.
"often promoted as a dynamic form of classical Indian (hatha) yoga"
"learnt the system from his teacher Tirumalai Krishnamacharya"
"synchronising breath with movements"
"The individual poses (asanas) are linked by flowing movements (vinyasas)"
"Jois established his Ashtanga Yoga Research Institute in 1948"
"The current style of teaching is called 'Mysore style'"
"after the city in India where the practice was originally taught"
"energetic"
"Jois claimed to have learned the system from his teacher Tirumalai Krishnamacharya"
"a dynamic form of classical Indian (hatha) yoga"
"synchronising breath with movements"
"The individual poses (asanas) are linked by flowing movements (vinyasas)"
"his Ashtanga Yoga Research Institute"
""Mysore style"
"various spinoff styles of power yoga"
"'Mysore style', after the city in India where the practice was originally taught"
"Ashtanga Yoga Research Institute"
"popularised by K. Pattabhi Jois during the twentieth century"
"his teacher Tirumalai Krishnamacharya"