Yoga Tutorial: Vinyasa Drills Welcome back to Olotita's Yoga Asana Series on Youtube! Today is Video #21 of our Yoga Series TAP HERE TO VIEW THE VIDEO We have made it to video #21 of the Yoga Asana Series, where we take a deep dive into the world of Vinyasa! What is a Vinyasa? The [...]
Welcome back to Olotita's Yoga Asana Series on Youtube! Today is Video #20 of our Yoga Series and today is our 6th guided yoga practice video in this Yoga Asana Series. Most of the videos in this series are tutorials for you to deepen your understanding of the body mechanics of these postures, and offer [...]
Ashtanga yoga is a dynamic and potent style that emphasizes the synergy of breath and movement. A cornerstone of this practice is Virabhadrasana, or Warrior Pose. It is the final posture in the standing sequence before you come to the floor to begin seated postures. This standing pose not only fosters strength and flexibility but [...]
Utkatasana, commonly known as Chair Pose, is a fundamental standing pose in Ashtanga Yoga that offers numerous benefits for the body and mind. This pose not only strengthens the lower body but also cultivates balance, focus, and determination. In this step-by-step guide, we'll explore how to perform Utkatasana with proper alignment and provide a vinyasa [...]
Welcome back to our Yoga Series for building or maintaining an at home Yoga practice. Today is Video #17 in the Yoga Asana Series. In this Yoga video, you simply practice along, guided by the audio and video of internationally renowned instructor, Krista Shirley. Move and breathe your way through 5 Sun Salutations A, [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
Parsvottanasana is also known as Intense Side Stretch Pose or Pyramid Pose. It is the twelveth posture in the Ashtanga Yoga Standing sequence, and comes after Prasarita Padottanasana D. Parsvottanasana is a powerful standing forward bend that offers an array of physical and mental benefits. Benefits of Parsvottanasana: Stretches the Hamstrings: Parsvottanasana provides a deep [...]
Ashtanga Yoga is a traditional style of yoga that incorporates a set sequence of postures along with breath control and focus. The Ashtanga Yoga system also teaches students two sacred mantras. Mantras are sacred syllables, words, or phrases often practiced as a form of meditation or chanting to enhance the practice. Chanting mantras is part [...]
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 [...]
