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 [...]
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Ashtanga yoga is a style of Hatha Yoga that is more traditional than other modern day forms of yoga. It’s steeped in history, tradition, Sanskrit and consists of set sequences of postures. Ashtanga yoga is a beautiful flowing practice that links each posture, or asana, with breath (vinyasa). Ashtanga means eight limbs. The asanas, or [...]
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 [...]
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 Primary Series asana, Jānu Śīrṣāsana A Today we explore Jānu Śīrṣāsana A (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 [...]
