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 [...]
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 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 [...]
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 [...]
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 practice is a traditional yoga style that follows a set sequence of postures. The primary focus in this practice is to synchronize breath with movement. There are six series’ in the Ashtanga Yoga System. The first series in Ashtanga is known as Yoga Chikitsa (yoga therapy) or the Primary Series. In this [...]
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. [...]
