Ashtanga Yoga
Move it at Home: David Swenson's Ashtanga Yoga: First Series
David Swenson is an incredibly well-known yoga instructor and practitioner. He began practicing when he was 13 and was introduced to Ashtanga at 19 by David Williams and Nancy Gilgoff (also very well known). Plus he studied with K.
Ashtanga Yoga Demo Video...beautiful
I came across this beautiful video that gives that demonstrates Ashtanga yoga. It's starts off a little slow, but then it picks up and it's amazing to see. Let me know what you think.
Rest in Peace, Sri Pattabhi Jois
Just in case you hadn't yet heard, Sri Pattabhi Jois, the man you created Ashtanga Yoga, passed away, at age 93. I'm saddened by the loss of this great teacher and am constantly inspired by his teachings and fire. I'm grateful for the lineage and the network of family and friends that he has created.Yoga: What's With the Om?
I've been to many different yoga classes, from Kripalu to Ashtanga to Jivamukti, and they all have something in common. At the end the teacher always leads the class in chanting "Ommmm."
Om, actually pronounced "Aum," is an affirmation of the Divine Presence that is the universe and is similar to the Hebrew "Amen."
What Style of Yoga Do You Practice?
There are so many different styles of yoga to suit everyone's unique personalities. So which one do you prefer? Anusara Ashtanga Bikram Iyengar Jivamukti Kripalu Kundalini Pre-Natal Post-Natal Sivananda Vinyasa I don't know what it's called Other (tell me below)Class Act: Vajra Yoga
The yoga studio where I teach just started offering Vajra yoga classes, so I decided to try something new and took a class last week. The only thing I knew before heading into the studio was that this was a more meditative kind of yoga. Since the class began at noon, it was small: only four other students.
Singing Meets Yoga Circa 1944
I tend to think that yoga became a fitness trend in the late '90s, but these three yoginis were doing it way back when. Known as The Ross Sisters, this trio was big in the 1940s. They're adorable and boy-oh-boy are they bendy.
Vinyasa: The Link Between Poses
Yoga is all about connecting your breath with your body, and vinyasas help that happen. Vinyasas link static yoga poses together, so your practice becomes more of a deliberate, fluid dance instead of just a bunch of random poses thrown together. Vinyasa is a series of 5 movements, kind of like a shortened Sun Salutation.I Can't Believe I'm Asking This, But I Can't Stand it Anymore!!
Alright you guys. I'm having this problem in my yoga class. There is this Ashtanga class that I really love every week, but there's this guy who apparently loves it too.Top Brands
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