BEGINNING ASHTANGA
Learn the sun salutations, breathwork and abdominal locks that are the foundations of this dynamic practice. This is a vigorous practice that will produce interenal and external heat, create strength and enhance flexibility. The practice covers approximately half of the primary series.
ASHTANGA PRIMARY SERIES
Known as yoga chikitsa, or yoga strengthening, this is a series of postures designed to strengthen and open up the body. The Primary series focuses on forward bending. The sequence of postures is the same every practice. This a a vigorous style of yoga, be prepared to sweat. This practice includes backbends, inversions and some arm balances.
ASHTANGA EXPLAINED
Explore the primary series in a workshop mode. In this workshop we will go over the jump-back and the jump through, backbend, correct shoulderstand alignment and headstand safety. Practice will stop and start, and questions are encouraged.
EXPLORE INTERMEDIATE ASHTANGA
Second series ashtanga is known as nadi shodhna- nerve cleansing. This practice involves backbends, inversions and a series of headstands. This workshop will stop and start the practice and offer modifications for postures. Appropriate for ashtanga students, or those with a strong vinyasa practice.
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