Program Details*

ASHTANGA Yoga

Ashatang Yoga*

Benefits

What Is Ashtanga Yoga?

Ashtanga (also spelled Astanga) means “Eight Limbs” in Sanskrit, which refers to the eight limbs of yoga laid out in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. The Ashtanga method stresses daily vinyasa flow practice using ujjayi breathing, mula bandha, uddiyana bandha, and drishti.

Ashtanga yoga is extremely popular and inspires fierce loyalty in its students. This vigorous, athletic style of practice appeals to those who like a sense of order and who like to do things independently.

What to Expect In

Yoga Class

Ashtanga Yoga class is comprised of a sequence of poses that are done in the same order each time. 10 Sun Salutations to get your body moving and warm, followed by a standing sequence, and seated sequence, and a closing sequnce. When you’re seated, you’ll transition from each pose with mini versions of these sun salutations to keep your body warm and your blood flowing. Ashtaga Yoga is much like a fluid dance; not only to keep your muscles working, but to relax your mind as well.

Many people don’t quite know how tight their hamstrings really are – and are surprised after their first class. Ashtanga Yoga is heavy on folding – whether it’s forward bends while standing up or touching your toes while seated. You will learn to hinge your body in ways that you haven’t before, and as a result, your hamstrings will be feeling it.

Health Benefits of

Ashtanga Yoga

Yogis have long touted the calming and wellness benefits of practicing yoga. Today, research supports many of these claims.

The National Institutes of Health’s National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health analyzed dozens of peer-reviewed studies and while most of the research was performed on small numbers of subjects, they found evidence to suggest yoga may be beneficial for the following conditions:

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