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, [...]
Marīcyāsana C, also spelled, Marichyasana (mar-ee-chee-AHS-anna), translates to the Pose Dedicated to the Sage Maricihi. It is the third 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 was [...]
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 [...]
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 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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Welcome back to Olotita's Yoga Asana Series on Youtube! Today is Video #18 of our Yoga Series and we explore Utkaṭāsana, or Fierce posture. Utkatasana is the second to last posture in the Ashtanga Yoga standing sequence and it is such an incredible posture for strengthening your back, legs and glutes, so be sure to [...]
Ashtanga Yoga Tutorial: Ardha Baddha Padmottānāsana - Half-Bound Lotus Standing Forward Fold Pose Welcome back! Today is Video #16 of our Yoga Series and today we explore Ardha Baddha Padmottānāsana or half bound lotus standing forward fold posture. Ardha Baddha Padmottanasana This is the second standing balance posture in the Ashtanga Yoga standing sequence. It’s [...]
