Yoga is a holistic practice that encompasses physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. Today we explore Baddha Konasana, also known as the Bound Angle Pose or Seated Butterfly Pose. Found in the later stages of the Ashtanga Yoga Primary Series, this posture offers a range of benefits for the body and mind. Let’s delve into the [...]
Marīcyāsana D, also spelled, Marichyasana D (mar-ee-chee-AHS-anna), translates to the Pose Dedicated to the Sage Maricihi. It is the third of four Marichyasana poses from the Ashtanga Yoga Primary Series. Marichi means, “Ray of Light,” which is one of the aspects of the sun. This is also the name of a sage, Sage Marichi, who was [...]
Yoga, with its centuries-old lineage, offers a treasure trove of poses that transcend the physical realm and touch the realms of mindfulness, flexibility, and inner balance. One such pose that encapsulates this holistic approach is Janu Sirsasana C, or Head-to-Knee Pose C. This seated asana not only stretches and strengthens the body but also nurtures [...]
Janu Sirsasana B is also known as Head-to-Knee Pose B. This forward-bending pose is found in the Ashtanga Yoga Primary Series seated sequence. Janu Sirsasana B offers numerous physical and mental benefits, including increased flexibility, improved digestion, and a sense of calmness. It is a posture that requires mobility in the hip and ankle and [...]
"Make It Happen" Essential Oil Roller by Nysa Wholeness involves using the wondrous ingredients that nature provides for self care and self improvement. During Covid-19, Krista Shirley used her love of essential oils to create her very own essential oil blends, sourced from only the best essential oils on the market. Once she'd perfected the [...]
Join Level 2 Authorized teacher, Krista Shirley, at Woodley Park Yoga, for an intensive immersion in Ashtanga Yoga. PROGRAM OVERVIEW The four (4) month practitioner Intensive program will cover the practical, theoretical, historical, and spiritual aspects of the science of yoga. This program will provide eager students with a thorough education, dedicated personal practice, heightened [...]
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 [...]
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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 [...]
