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Exploring Upavishta Konasana: A Step by Step Guide

Unveiling Upavishta Konasana Upavishta Konasana, also known as the Wide-Angle Seated Forward Bend, is a seated yoga posture that appears later in the Ashtanga Yoga Primary Series. This series is a sequence of poses designed to gradually build strength, flexibility, and balance, while also promoting mindfulness and breath control. In Upavishta Konasana, practitioners sit on [...]

Exploring Upavishta Konasana: A Step by Step Guide2023-08-17T20:21:14+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

Ashtanga Yoga Guided Class

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 [...]

Ashtanga Yoga Guided Class2022-12-13T18:05:32+00:00

How to do Janu Sirsasana B: A Step by Step Guide

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 [...]

How to do Janu Sirsasana B: A Step by Step Guide2023-08-11T13:36:12+00:00

Guided Ashtanga Yoga Class on Olotita’s Youtube Channel

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 [...]

Guided Ashtanga Yoga Class on Olotita’s Youtube Channel2022-11-28T19:20:14+00:00

How to do Ardha Baddha Padmottānāsana – Half-Bound Lotus Standing Forward Fold Pose

Ardha Baddha Padmottanasana (Half Bound Lotus Forward Bend) Ashtanga Yoga is a dynamic and traditional practice that involves a series of poses designed to promote physical strength, flexibility, and mental clarity. Ardha Baddha Padmottanasana is the second standing balance posture in the Ashtanga Yoga standing sequence.  This standing yoga pose combines elements of forward bending, [...]

How to do Ardha Baddha Padmottānāsana – Half-Bound Lotus Standing Forward Fold Pose2023-08-05T21:57:02+00:00

How to do Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana – Standing Thumb to Big Toe Pose

Ashtanga yoga is a dynamic and physically demanding practice that combines breath with movement. One of the challenging poses in the Ashtanga yoga sequence is Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana.  Known in English as Extended Hand-to-Big-Toe Pose. This pose requires strength, flexibility, and balance.  With consistent practice, it can be mastered. In this blog post, we will [...]

How to do Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana – Standing Thumb to Big Toe Pose2023-08-05T18:38:30+00:00

Yoga Asana Series Video #13 – 30 Minute Guided Yoga Practice with Krista Shirley

Welcome back to our Yoga Series for building or maintaining an at home Yoga practice!  Today is Video #13 in the Yoga Asana Series, and today is a 30 minute guided practice with level II authorized yoga instructor, Krista Shirley. Yoga Asana Series - Video 13: PRACTICE: Sun Salutation A & B through Prasarita Padottanasana [...]

Yoga Asana Series Video #13 – 30 Minute Guided Yoga Practice with Krista Shirley2022-04-06T12:08:25+00:00

Two magical weeks in Turkey – October 1-15th, 2022

Turkey is a majestic country with a vibrant culture and incredible history. Civilizations and empires such as the Hitit, Phrygia, Persian, Greek, Roman, Selcuklu, Ottoman Empire and more occupied Turkey at different times in history and have left amazing archaeological evidence behind for seekers to explore. I promise this trip will be unlike any other [...]

Two magical weeks in Turkey – October 1-15th, 20222022-03-24T15:41:32+00:00

Discovering Tensegrity in your Yoga Practice

Have you ever wondered how you can achieve a state of balance and stability in your yoga practice? One concept that can help you unlock the secrets to mastering yoga poses and finding a sense of ease in your practice is tensegrity. Tensegrity is a fascinating concept that combines tension and integrity, and it has [...]

Discovering Tensegrity in your Yoga Practice2023-08-05T14:46:20+00:00

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