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How to do Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana – Standing Thumb to Big Toe Pose

Ashtanga yoga is a dynamic and physically demanding practice that combines breath with movement. One of the challenging poses in the Ashtanga yoga sequence is Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana.  Known in English as Extended Hand-to-Big-Toe Pose. This pose requires strength, flexibility, and balance.  With consistent practice, it can be mastered. In this blog post, we will [...]

How to do Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana – Standing Thumb to Big Toe Pose2023-08-05T18:38:30+00:00

Yoga Asana Series Video #13 – 30 Minute Guided Yoga Practice with Krista Shirley

Welcome back to our Yoga Series for building or maintaining an at home Yoga practice!  Today is Video #13 in the Yoga Asana Series, and today is a 30 minute guided practice with level II authorized yoga instructor, Krista Shirley. Yoga Asana Series - Video 13: PRACTICE: Sun Salutation A & B through Prasarita Padottanasana [...]

Yoga Asana Series Video #13 – 30 Minute Guided Yoga Practice with Krista Shirley2022-04-06T12:08:25+00:00

Discovering Tensegrity in your Yoga Practice

Have you ever wondered how you can achieve a state of balance and stability in your yoga practice? One concept that can help you unlock the secrets to mastering yoga poses and finding a sense of ease in your practice is tensegrity. Tensegrity is a fascinating concept that combines tension and integrity, and it has [...]

Discovering Tensegrity in your Yoga Practice2023-08-05T14:46:20+00:00

Yoga Asana Series Video #10: Guided Yoga Practice – Sun Salutations, Standing Postures, Bridges and Seated Hip Openers

Hey hey happy Tuesday! Our favorite day of the week here at Olotita!  This week on Olotita's Youtube channel, I'm really excited to bring you another guided yoga class/practice along video.  This 26 Minute Guided Yoga Practice includes 5 Sun Salutation A, 3 Sun Salutation B, Standing Postures we have learned in tutorial videos #1-9, Bridges [...]

Yoga Asana Series Video #10: Guided Yoga Practice – Sun Salutations, Standing Postures, Bridges and Seated Hip Openers2022-03-13T03:16:29+00:00

Utthita Parsva Konasana & Parivrtta Parsva Konasana: The Side Angle Poses

Utthita Parsva Konasana and Parivrtta Parsva Konasana are also known as the Side Angle postures.  These yoga poses are challenging and fun asanas to begin to explore.  Work with your body where you are right now.  If you need to, practice the modifications that will help you feel stable and grounded in your body.  As [...]

Utthita Parsva Konasana & Parivrtta Parsva Konasana: The Side Angle Poses2023-04-23T10:54:45+00:00

Padangusthasana & Pada Hastasana

Step-by-step instructions for Padangusthasana and Pada Hastasana Ashtanga Yoga is a beautiful systemized practice with a set sequence of postures to follow, consistently, over time.  Regardless of what sequence the practitioner is working on, be it primary, intermediate or advanced, we always start with Sun Salutations A and B and foundational standing poses. Once you’ve [...]

Padangusthasana & Pada Hastasana2023-04-20T14:37:07+00:00

Free On Demand Yoga Class

This week on Olotita's Youtube channel, I'm really excited to bring you another Free, on demand Yoga class.  This week, Olotita brings you a twenty-five (25) minute guided class/practice video covering 5 Sun Salutation A, 3 Sun Salutation B and modified finishing sequence postures. If you would like to enjoy today's FREE Yoga Series Video to [...]

Free On Demand Yoga Class2023-04-20T13:07:47+00:00

Surya Namaskara B: Learn Sun Salutation B

Ashtanga Sun Salutation Basics With the Asthanga Yoga system, yoga poses or asanas are always practiced in the same order and every yoga practice begins with Sun Salutations. A practitioner will take Surya Namaskara A (Sun Salutation A) five times, followed by three to five Surya Namaskara B.  These two sequences make up the warm [...]

Surya Namaskara B: Learn Sun Salutation B2023-04-20T12:35:08+00:00

FREE 15 Minute On Demand Yoga Class

https://youtu.be/qtdF5NHhRCc If you are looking for a way to create and maintain a daily yoga practice, Olotita's Yoga Asana Series is here to help you do that with our new free on demand yoga class.  Be sure to review the previous two videos, #1 and #2 from the Yoga Asana Series on youtube.  Those [...]

FREE 15 Minute On Demand Yoga Class2023-04-19T13:36:35+00:00

Introduction to Ashtanga Yoga: Breath, Bandhas, Drishti & Sun Salutation A

Welcome to Olotita's Yoga Asana Series for building or maintaining an at home Ashtanga Yoga practice.  Today we explore the foundational principals of the Ashtanga Yoga system. The foundational components of Ashtanga Yoga include breathing, bandhas and drishti. Asht-anga means eight-limbs.  In this tradition we begin with the third limb, or asana.  This is the physical [...]

Introduction to Ashtanga Yoga: Breath, Bandhas, Drishti & Sun Salutation A2023-04-18T20:28:05+00:00

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