https://youtu.be/6pjOivOR_fQ Bhuja Pīḍāsana translates to Arm Pressure Posture, or shoulder-pressing pose. Bhuja, means arm/shoulder, Pida, means pressure, and Asana, means pose. It comes after Navasana in the Ashtanga Yoga Primary Series. Bhujapidasana is the first really challenging arm balance posture in the Ashtanga Yoga Primary Series. This is the nineteenth pose of the Ashtanga Yoga Primary series, and [...]
Marīcyāsana B, also spelled, Marichyasana B (mar-ee-chee-AHS-anna), translates to the Pose Dedicated to the Sage Maricihi. It is the second of four Marīcyāsana 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 [...]
If you are looking for good yoga videos online to learn and practice the Ashtanga Yoga system, check out Olotita's youtube channel where we publish guided classes and tutorials for postures of the Ashtanga Yoga primary and intermediate series. Olotita recently published their newest 60 minute refreshing guided Ashtanga yoga class. This guided class takes [...]
Today we explore Jānu Śīrṣāsana C (Head and Knee Pose ) from the Ashtanga Yoga primary series, or Yoga Chiktsa. In Ashtanga Yoga, you start the practice with Sun Salutations and then move through the standing sequence. Once you finish the final standing sequence posture, warrior two, you take a vinyasa to the seated postures. [...]
Today we explore Jānu Śīrṣāsana B (Head and Knee Pose) from the Ashtanga Yoga Primary Series. The Primary Series is also known as Yoga Chiktsa, or Yoga Therapy because it is a very therapeutic sequence to cleanse the lymphatic system. In Ashtanga Yoga, you start the practice with Sun Salutations and then slowly move through the [...]
Krista Shirley just published another incredibly energizing Yoga Asana Class on our Olotita Youtube channel. It's a great 45 minute guided practice for you to work on your body and mind from the comfort of your own home. It's also a great supplement when you can't make it to class. Guided Ashtanga Yoga Class on [...]
Ashtanga Yoga Primary Series asana, Jānu Śīrṣāsana A Today we explore Jānu Śīrṣāsana A (Head and Knee Pose ) from the Ashtanga Yoga primary series, or Yoga Chiktsa. In Ashtanga Yoga, you start the practice with Sun Salutations and then move through the standing sequence. Once you finish the final standing sequence posture, warrior two, you [...]
Ashtanga Yoga Tutorial: Primary Series asana, Trianga Mukhaikapada Paschimottanasana Welcome back to Olotita’s Yoga Asana Series! Today is Video #25 of our Yoga Series. Accordingly, we look at the next posture in the Ashtanga Yoga Primary Series, Trianga Mukhaikapada Paschimottanasana. In English, this translates to one foot transversely facing backwards forward folding posture. Basically, this is [...]
Ashtanga Yoga Tutorial: Primary Series seated posture, Pūrvottānāsana: Eastern Bend Stretch Welcome back to Olotita’s Yoga Asana Series! Today is Video 23 of our Yoga Series and we look at the next posture in the Ashtanga Yoga Primary Series, Pūrvottānāsana. Tap Photo to access Youtube Video on Purvottanasana Purvottanasana This is an eastern [...]
Ashtanga Yoga Tutorial: Seated Postures for improving your postural alignment on and off the Yoga mat Welcome back to Olotita’s Yoga Asana Series! Today is Video #22 of our Yoga Series. Click Photo to view today's video TAP HERE TO VIEW THE VIDEO Ashtanga Yoga Seated Sequence Today is such an exciting day because [...]
