Astanga Vinyasa Yoga

Astanga yoga, which is sometimes spelled “ashtanga,” is taught by a man named Sri K. Pattabhi Jois in the Indian city of Mysore. He brought Ashtanga yoga to the west about 25 years ago, and at age 91, he is still teaching. Astanga yoga began when the old book Yoga Korunta was found again. It talks about a special way of doing Hatha yoga that the old sage Vamana Rishi used and made up. It is thought to be the first pose that Patanjali wanted to be done.

The Yoga Korunta puts a lot of focus on vinyasa, or breath-synchronised movement, which is when you practise a pose while breathing in a certain way. This way of breathing is called ujayyi pranayama, which means “the victorious breath.” It causes strong internal heat and a lot of sweating, which cleans and detoxifies the muscles and organs. This also makes good hormones and nutrients come out, and the body typically massages them back in. The breath makes sure that the blood flows well. The result is better blood flow, a strong, light body, and a calm mind.

When you do Astanga yoga, you need to do the poses in the right order. One must finish a set of poses before moving on to the next. The Primary Series (Yoga Chikitsa) cleans and balances the body, making it free of toxins and making sure they don’t get stuck. The Intermediate Series (Nadi Shodhana) cleans the nervous system by opening and clearing the energy pathways, which makes it easier for energy to flow through. The Advanced Series A, B, C, and D (Sthira Bhaga) bring together the practise’s grace and strength, which requires a lot of flexibility.

Find a well-trained and knowledgeable teacher to help you with this subject. It is a very hard practise that you do six times a week. With every breath you take, you are sure to find inner peace and happiness.