Bhuja Pidasana 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 the [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 is a very traditional style of yoga that provides a set sequence of postures for practitioners to follow. The sequences are designed to strengthen and align the body, and connect the practitioner to the inner and outer workings of self. The Ashtanga system has six series’ and each series has a set of [...]
Ashtanga Yoga, renowned for its structured sequence of postures, offers a transformative journey that combines physical strength, flexibility, and inner exploration. Nestled within the Ashtanga Primary Series, Trianga Mukhaikapada Paschimottanasana is a very unique pose, with a unique name. Click here to watch the YouTube tutorial for Trianga Mukhaikapada Paschimottanasana Located in the second half [...]
The Ashtanga Yoga system focuses on deep breathing with sound, engagement of internal and external muscles, and a set sequence of series’ that practitioners can work to master over time. The first series in Ashtanga is known as Yoga Chikitsa or the Primary Series. The fourth seated posture in that series is called Purvottanasana. This [...]
Ashtanga Yoga is a beautiful and ancient form of yoga that focuses on the synchronization of breath and movement. In this blog post, we'll look at Dandasana and Paschimottanasana. These are the first two seated postures from the Ashtanga Yoga Primary Series (yoga chikitsa). These two postures require focus and engagement of various muscle groups. [...]
