#Ashtanga yoga

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Pranayama! 🫶🏼

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Book of the Day - Yoga Sutras of Patanjali

Today’s Book of the Day is Yoga Sutras, written by Patanjali around the 2nd century BCE. Patanjali  – पतञ्जलि, also called Gonardiya or Gonikaputra, was a Hindu author, mystic, and philosopher, who was believed to be a Siddhar, an enlightened scholar of Yoga and spiritual knowledge. He lived between the 2nd and 4th centuries CE. I have chosen this book because people often ask me which kind of…

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Ashtanga Yoga vs. Hatha Yoga: Benefits, Practices, and Differences

Yoga, an ancient practice rooted in India, has become a global phenomenon embraced for its holistic approach to health and well-being. Among the myriad styles of yoga, Ashtanga and Hatha Yoga stand out as two of the most popular and widely practiced. Each offers unique benefits and practices, catering to different needs and preferences. Ashtanga Yoga is known for its dynamic and structured sequences that build strength and stamina, while Hatha Yoga focuses on gentle postures and breathing techniques to enhance flexibility and mindfulness.

Understanding the differences and benefits of these two styles can help you choose the right path for your personal yoga journey. In this blog, we will explore Ashtanga Yoga and Hatha Yoga in depth, comparing their practices, benefits, and the distinct qualities that set them apart.

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Daily mantra chanting, asana, yoga anatomy, and yoga philosophy

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Course objectives

Develop your personal daily practice

One Sound Healing Session.

Develop and practice daily pranayama, Kriyas, Mudras, and meditation

Learn about the skeletal and muscular systems and how this affects your practice and teaching

Study the Patanjali's Yoga Sutras and learn how to incorporate them into your daily practice and life

Learn how to structure a class and then incorporate all these components into designing your own class

Learn to teach this class to your peers in a small group environment and then you will teach this class to your peers as your assessment

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24 nights' accommodation

Daily 3 meals nutritious vegetarian meals and herbal tea

Weekend excursions

Course materials will be provided (notebooks, yoga mat, cleansing kit)

1 sound healing session

Outdoor yoga session

1 sightseeing tour

Kirtan

Certificate of completion

Practice teaching, learn how to sequence your first yoga class and teaching tools

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Types of Yoga and How to Choose the Right One for You

Introduction Types of Yoga is an ancient practice that has gained popularity in recent years as a means of promoting physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. In 2014, the United Nations declared June 21st as International Yoga Day, recognizing the importance of yoga in promoting health and harmony. Since then, International Yoga Day has been celebrated around the world with events, classes,…

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Choosing a spiritual path is an incredibly personal journey. We are all on a different journey, and there is no one-size-fits-all solution to spirituality. We must take the time to really reflect, soul search, and discover what our own needs require.

Being in India, I have been thinking a lot about my spiritual path and trying to be more intentional, devoted and laser focused. If you are a yogi, then chances are that like many of us, you have sought to lead a life full of purpose and happiness – free from suffering. You may have read about the philosophies which make up yoga teachings. But there is something fundamental and underlying in…

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Yoga Studio Nearby - Holistico.com

Yoga is an ancient practice. As it has developed over the years, different yoga practitioners have created their own styles. With the increase in the popularity of yoga, there has been a remarkable increase in the number of yoga studios as well. Different styles of yoga unite bodily postures, breathing methods, and relaxation or meditation. Yoga is now popular as a kind of physical exercise predicated upon asanas to enhance the control of the body and the mind to enhance well-being, helping to avoid a lot of spine problems and back pain.

Yoga Studio is a place where you can find everything related to yoga. The yoga studio offers different subscription options. As You can choose from monthly, quarterly, or yearly subscriptions according to your needs. The most important factor of yoga is connection. You should feel that you are comfortable and connected to the people around you. And that is why searching for the Best Yoga Studio for you is very essential.

Their offerings include yoga nidra, meditation, restorative, flow lift, vinyasa, ashtanga classes, etc. In fact, there are thousands of different styles of yoga, yet the ones we have mentioned are the primary branches of the practical side of yoga are:- 

Ashtanga yoga:- is based on a set series of poses, often practiced at a vigorous pace, that emphasizes the continuity of movement and purification.

Vinyasa yoga:- feature a gentle, holistic approach to yoga. Some flow is involved, but the pace is much slower than in other classes.

Kundalini yoga:- emphasizes rapid breathing techniques and mantra meditation. The objective is to open and awaken the kundalini energy stored at the base of the spine.

Hatha yoga:- Hatha yoga practices were entirely focused on the breath and the means of controlling it.

Bikram yoga:- consists of the same 26 poses practiced in a room heated to 105 degrees with a humidity level of around 60 percent.

Laughter yoga:- It encourages unconditional laughter: it's possible for adults to laugh like children without the use of jokes, humor, or comedy.

 Hot yoga:- can strengthen your muscle, boost your mood, alleviate pain symptoms and prevent a wide array of illnesses.

At  Holistico, you can find the perfect yoga experienced instructors who are always willing to help you in any way they can, ensuring that you receive the best possible guidance throughout your practice.If you are new to yoga, and looking for the Best Yoga Studio Nearby in your area, then you are at the right place. Read More Here

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A Glimpse: The Journey Towards Teaching Yoga and Embracing the Eight Limbed Path

Q: How did you get started with yoga?

I was introduced to yoga as a somatic technique that was intended to support my dance training while earning a BFA in Dance Performance from The Ohio  State University. My first consistent classes were in 2001, 7am twice a week, in the Dance Department taught by a graduate student.

Q: Did you embrace doing yoga at the beginning?

I hated it actually- mostly because waking up early, hiking across campus in the dark winter months, and motivating my body to move in a cold dance studio felt like a chore. Each time my alarm would go off for yoga class, I questioned “how is this good for me?”, yet afterwards I somehow felt better than when I started.

Q: As a dancer did the practice come easily to you?

The asanas did not come easily for a long time which is another reason I didn’t enjoy doing it. Downward dog was especially challenging at first and my mind was all over the place from thinking about breakfast to drafting essays for my other classes! It’s almost comical how my first experience with yoga was anything but peaceful.

Looking back on those days, I practiced with far too much muscular effort and without concept of breath.  The chanting, breathing with sound, and terminology seemed so peculiar.

Q: What kept you returning to the practice?

By the end of my first quarter taking yoga, I started to balance effort with ease. Yoga was not only helping my dance, but more importantly it supported my overall wellbeing. I still didn’t know a thing about yoga, or why I was reaping benefit, but I knew it was unlike anything else.

Q: Did you set out to teach yoga as your profession?

When I enrolled in my first training in 2012, I already had an established and demanding career in corporate advertising sales in NYC. At that time I did not want to teach or set out to do so.  I simply wanted to direct my energy towards something that was beneficial for me - yoga always seemed to be the right thing.

My intention for the training was to deepen my understanding, however, the experience didn’t deepen anything, rather it broadened my perspective, exposed me to ideas, and showed me how much I didn’t know!  It was just the beginning.

Q: When did yoga become a lifestyle for you?

I meaningfully embraced the practice and lifestyle of yoga when I worked in advertising and dance was no longer my life.  I couldn’t wait for 5pm so that I could go to yoga class and move my body.

Yoga served as a momentary escape from the misery in my work life as it was the only time of day that I felt peaceful.  Eventually I would take class twice a day-before and after work-I simply couldn’t get enough.

I was curious about everything that had to do with yoga from the physical practice, philosophy, to the diet and lifestyle. Finally, I realized that I couldn’t escape my work life so I set out on a quest to find yoga when I couldn’t be in class. I began to wonder “How can I sustain this yoga feeling 24/7?” I understood for that to happen, peace had to come from within, which is why I began to embrace the yoga teachings and philosophy.

Q: How did you get started with the Ashtanga practice?

I started a traditional Ashtanga practice in a Mysore room shortly after finishing my first teacher training. I dedicated myself to this 6 day a week discipline-waking up at 5am to be on my yoga mat by 6am before work. (Ironically this was reminiscent to my first yoga experience in college that I hated.)

The Ashtanga practice was the outlet and culmination of my interest to that point. I found a practice and path that resonated deeply and had so much meaning. The Ashtanga system is straightforward, logical, and intelligent and everything yoga related finally began to make sense. I took to it like a magnet and advanced quickly through the asanas due to my background in gymnastics, dance, and many years of yoga.

Q: If you participated in your first teacher training without the intention of teaching, then how exactly did you start teaching?

In 2012, 6 months into the Ashtanga practice, my teacher asked me to assist him in the Mysore room. Although it was an honor, I didn’t want to assist because it took away from my own time to practice.

I started to realize that teaching wasn’t taking away from me, but instead adding a richness to my life. The fact that I could share something meaningful and perhaps shape someone else’s experience was profound.  Teaching seemed like a worthwhile investment of energy.

Q: What was the process of leaving your corporate job and leaping into a full time teaching role?

I was frequently approached by other teachers to sub their classes.  I was still working in advertising, but trying to juggle teaching on the side, as well as tend to my own practice. Work was starting to get in the way of all the yoga!

One thing led to another in my personal life that made it easier for me to step away from my advertising career and teach yoga full time. It was still a very risky move.

I was offered a position as Private Practice Manager at a large corporately owned yoga center in NYC in 2015. In this role I focused on teaching one-on-one, but also ran a business. Half of my responsibilities were administrative, managing other teachers, and growing the private yoga/wellness business, and the other half was teaching.

I developed a clientele, honed my teaching skills,  while applying my business background. It was a perfect bridge from corporate advertising into the yoga world.  I spent 3.5 years in this role, and finally stepped away from the yoga center in 2018 to establish myself independently as a private yoga teacher.

Teaching yoga for a living wasn’t something I could have imagined in 2012. To this day I sometimes pause and marvel in disbelief about how different life is from the days when I was running to yoga from work and crying about life in a corporate cubicle.

Q: Do you only teach in a private setting?

I teach one yoga class weekly in a group setting, however, I feel most effective working with students in an individualized manner.

Many of the students that I teach one on one have been working with me since I made the career shift in 2015.  I’ve developed deep and dedicated working relationships and learned my about my students’ bodies, minds, families, and values.  Teaching privately has allowed me to pass along a practice that has changed my life and hopefully brings meaning to theirs as well.

I feel passionately about sharing the gift of yoga.  Although it is a responsibility to inspire people to move, challenge their body, and expand their mind, I am grateful to do this work.

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I did Ashtanga yoga for the first time in months today…and it was fucking tough, but necessary.

In 2019, when I did the Ashtanga primary series every day, I could do this move below like Penny, no problem. Today, lol…not so much.

To be honest, I’ve always done Ashtanga in the past because it is the ONLY thing that helps with my anxiety. Being super flexible was just a bonus.

But I so needed that practice today, my God.

I’m not saying that I don’t believe in medication, I absolutely do. It did wonders for my dad’s anxiety. But for me, for whatever reason, Ashtanga is the only thing that helps. No other form of exercise (or even type of yoga) brings me such calm.

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Pranayama is the yogic practice of focusing on breath. 🫶🏼

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A Comprehensive Guide to Different Types of Yoga Around the World

Yoga, a practice with roots in ancient India, has transcended cultural and geographical boundaries to become a global phenomenon. Its significance lies not only in its physical benefits but also in its ability to promote mental clarity, emotional stability, and spiritual growth. While the core philosophy of yoga remains the same, its practice has evolved in various countries, giving rise to…

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Book of the Day - Ashtanga Yoga: The Practice Manual

Today’s Book of the Day is Ashtanga Yoga: The Practice Manual, written by David Swenson in 1999 and published by Ashtanga Yoga Productions. David Swenson is a renowned yoga teacher and one of the few Westerners to have learned the full Ashtanga system including all of the asana sequences and pranayama as originally taught by K. Pattabhi Jois, an Indian yoga guru who developed and popularized the…

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Savikalpa community had the chance to learn Ashtanga Yoga with Sonakshi at Shala Jangpura