Usha teaches the traditional form of Ashtanga Yoga Beginners with alignment.
Ashtanga Yoga; this method of Yoga involves synchronising movement and breath, through a progressive predefined series of postures performed while applying breath retention with physical and energetic locks. This builds internal heat to help clear the mind, detox the body & improve circulation in addition to building strength, stamina and improving flexibility.
What is Yoga?
Yoga History; date back to pre-Vedic South Asian traditions, roughly exactly developed around the sixth and fifth centuries ‘Before Common Era’ (BCE), in ancient India’s ascetic circles. Yoga Sutra (threads) a text book on yoga as a psychological practice. Yoga is a way of being:
“Watch your thoughts, they become words;
watch your words, they become actions;
watch your actions, they become habits;
watch your habits, they become character;
watch your character, for it becomes your destiny.
~Upanishad
What is Ashtanga Yoga?
Ashtanga yoga is a style of yoga brought to the forefront by Krishnamacharya and his student Sri. K. Pattabhi Jois, who began his yoga studies in 1927 at the age of 12. By 1948 he had established the Ashtanga Yoga Research Institute for teaching the specific yoga practice known as Ashtanga, Sanskrit meaning “eight-limbed”.
Ashtanga Yoga History / Lineage – of Ashtanga yoga: Sri K Pattabhi Jois (Guruji) 1948 established the Ashtanga Yoga Research
How can this help me?
Ashtanga yoga focuses on muscle training and develops physical strength. Practicing Ashtanga rejuvenates your body, making it stronger, toned, more flexible and controlled. Overall Ashtanga yoga leads to an improved well-being, increased strength, and a calmer mind.
