Discovering Zen: A Journey with Alan Watts

Are you an Ashtanga practitioner ready to explore Zen philosophy through the lens of Alan Watts? Join us as we dive into the captivating documentary “Zen: The Best of Alan Watts” and discover how Zen principles can enhance our Ashtanga journey. Expand your understanding of yoga and find inner calm amidst the challenges of your practice. Embrace a deeper connection with yourself and the world around you. Let Alan Watts guide you on this beautiful path of self-discovery. Happy watching and happy practicing!

Deconstructing Toxic Systems in Mysore Style Ashtanga Yoga Education

Deconstructing Toxic Systems in Mysore Style Ashtanga Yoga Education

Discover the intricate relationship between multilevel marketing (MLM), charismatic leadership, and Ashtanga yoga communities in this exploration. Uncover the defining traits of MLMs and their impact on education and vocational systems, along with the potential toxicity within yoga communities. Explore the implications of these structures on individual growth, ethics, and society as a whole. #MLM #AshtangaYoga #CharismaticLeadership

Surya Namaskar A: The Full Vinyasa Count in English and Sanskrit

Surya Namaskar A: The Full Vinyasa Count in English and Sanskrit

Surya Namaskar A (9 movements) English Count Sanskrit Count English Instruction 1 EKAM Inhale, arms up 2 DVE Exhale, fold forward 3 TRINI Inhale, look up, lengthen 4 CATVARI Exhale, jump back, Chaturanga 5 PANCA Inhale, Upward-Facing Dog 6 SAT Exhale, Downward-Facing Dog 7 SAPTA Inhale, jump forward, look up, lengthen 8 ASTAU Exhale, fold forward 9 NAVA Inhale, arms up Exhale, Samasthiti SURYANAMASKARAḤ B (17 movements) 1 EKAM Inhale, Utkatasana 2 DVE Exhale, fold forward 3 TRINI Inhale, look up, lengthen 4 CATVARI Exhale, jump back, Chaturanga 5 PANCA Inhale, Upward-Facing Dog 6 SAT Exhale, Downward-Facing Dog 7 SAPTA Inhale, right side Virabhadrasana A 8 ASTAU Exhale, Chaturanga 9 NAVA Inhale, Upward-Facing Dog 10 DASA Exhale, Downward-Facing Dog 11 EKĀDASA Inhale, left side Virabhadrasana…

Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga Count

Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga Count

The count in Ashtanga Yoga is a key component of the practice, helping students maintain a steady rhythm and focus their attention on the breath. In Ashtanga Yoga, each posture is performed with a specific number of breaths, known as the vinyasa count. The count is typically given by the teacher, but it’s important for students to also learn the count themselves as a way to deepen their understanding of the practice. The primary and intermediate series of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga include a total of 72 postures, which are performed in a specific order. In a guided class, they often use a Sanskrit count. The postures in these series are considered “half vinyasa” because we don’t return to the top of the mat in between…