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Exploring the Serenity of Baddha Konasana: A Jewel of the Ashtanga Yoga Primary Series Seated Sequence

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 [...]

Exploring the Serenity of Baddha Konasana: A Jewel of the Ashtanga Yoga Primary Series Seated Sequence2023-08-16T15:04:09+00:00

Bhujapidasana – Arm Pressure Posture – In 5 Special Steps

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 [...]

Bhujapidasana – Arm Pressure Posture – In 5 Special Steps2023-08-08T18:24:29+00:00

How to do Marichyasana A: Step by Step Guide

Marīcyāsana A, also spelled, Marichyasana A (mar-ee-chee-AHS-anna), translates to the Pose Dedicated to the Sage Maricihi.  It is the first 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 [...]

How to do Marichyasana A: Step by Step Guide2023-08-11T17:39:32+00:00

Ashtanga Yoga Primary & Intermediate Series Poster

Ashtanga Yoga Primary & Intermediate Series Poster If you'd like to have a reference for your at-home Ashtanga Yoga Primary or Intermediate Series practice, check out Krista Shirley's Yoga Poster of the Ashtanga Yoga Primary and Intermediate series postures. It's a great tool for your practice … and beautiful when framed! Poster Information: Ashtanga Yoga [...]

Ashtanga Yoga Primary & Intermediate Series Poster2022-11-28T19:15:46+00:00

How to do Dandasana and Pascimottanasana (Staff Pose & Western Forward Bend Stretch)

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. [...]

How to do Dandasana and Pascimottanasana (Staff Pose & Western Forward Bend Stretch)2023-08-11T14:13:00+00:00

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