Video: Offering and Receiving Guidance in Ashtanga
This is a video about Offering and Receiving Guidance in Ashtanga Yoga. Reach out if you’re looking for guidance in Ashtanga Yoga. https://michaeljoelhall.com/coaching
00:00 Introduction to Evolving Teacher-Student Relationships
00:07 Challenges in Modern Ashtanga Yoga
00:42 Personalization in Teaching
01:03 Importance of Communication
01:51 Sustainable and Supportive Learning
02:07 Honoring Tradition Through Adaptation
02:43 Future Directions in Ashtanga Yoga
03:18 Conclusion: Embracing Tradition and Personalization
This is a video about Ashtanga Yoga’s Personalized Practice. Visit michaeljoelhall.com/coaching to book a session if you’d like to chat about your practice.
00:00 Introduction to Autonomy in Practice
00:07 The Importance of Adaptability
00:27 Factors Influencing Sustainable Practice
01:04 Honoring the Method Through Adaptation
01:17 Challenging Traditional Norms
01:29 The Role of Structure in Practice
01:44 Moving Beyond a Single Way to Practice
02:08 Conclusion and Next Steps
Uttitha Trikonasana A & B in Ashtanga Yoga where the art of counting becomes a meditative practice. Explore how the rhythm of breath aligns with each movement, fostering not only physical strength but also mental clarity.
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Counting Your Way to Clarity: The Transformative Journey of Parsvottanasana
Embark on a transformative journey with Parsvottanasana, the intense side stretch pose. This powerful asana transcends physicality, offering profound insights into both body and mind. As you dive deeper into the pose, discover how the art of counting can illuminate your practice, providing clarity and focus that enhances your ashtanga experience.
Anatomy of Parsvottanasana
Parsvottanasana challenges the body, inviting the pelvis to rotate towards the front leg while engaging key muscle groups. Seamlessly transitioning from Ardha Chandrasana, this pose not only intensifies the stretch but also awakens various muscle fibers, particularly in your hamstrings and calves.
PÄRSVÕTTANASANA (5 MOVEMENTS)
1
EKAM
Inhale, open to the right, hands in prayer behind back
2
DVE
Exhale, fold
3
TRINI
Inhale, up, turn to the front
4
CATVARI
Exhale, fold
5
PANCA
Inhale, up, open to the side
Exhale, Samasthiti
Counterbalancing the Mind and Body
Each count in Parsvottanasana connects breath, movement, and intention, creating a rhythm that anchors your practice. As you breathe, you cultivate awareness and clarity, harmonizing the mental and physical realms—ultimately discovering the profound interconnectedness of your being.
Mindful Preparations
Preparation is crucial for a safe and effective Parsvottanasana. Begin in Tadasana with hands in reverse namaste, opening your shoulders and releasing tension. This mindful approach sets the stage for a deeper stretch, inviting clarity into your alignment and practice.
Synergizing for Success
The pectoralis major collaborates with the subscapularis and teres major to inwardly rotate the upper arm while stretching shoulder external rotators.
Upper back muscles pull shoulder blades toward the spine, creating space in the chest.
The rectus abdominis stabilizes the fold, while the psoas maintains the extended leg’s position.
By harnessing these relationships, you amplify your experience in Parsvottanasana, moving beyond physicality to cultivate clarity both on and off the mat.
For deepening your understanding of Parsvottanasana and its counting, explore our detailed guide: Parsvauttanasana – The Count.
Ultimately, Parsvottanasana invites us into a dance of awareness—a fusion of physical engagement and mental clarity. Embrace each of the five movements, counting intentionally, and uncover how this practice can enhance your yoga journey and everyday life.
