Ashtanga yoga
Ashtanga (vinyasa) Yoga is a dynamic yoga style that provides many benefits to your mental and physical health. Ashtanga Yoga is known for a series of postures (asanas). The fixed order of these postures has been determined in such a way that each posture is a preparation to the next posture. The postures are fluently connected through combinations of breathing and movement (vinyasas). As there are no breaks between the various positions they result in a certain ‘flow’.
In addition, there are three major elements that are being applied during Ashtanga Yoga:
- Breath control (ujjayi)
- A focal point for your eyes (dristhi)
- Internal energy control (bandhas)
Why practise Ashtanga Yoga?
By practising Ashtanga Yoga, you build on your strength and flexibility. The lessons are characterized by active physical movements, cleansing postures, breath control and the calming of your spirit through meditation and relaxation.
Who can practise Ashtanga Yoga?
Everyone can practise Ashtanga Yoga at their own level. There are several options for each posture and these will be explained during the lessons.
What to bring
a towel (obligated).