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Yoga 2020 – Asanas: a Modern Phenomenon?

Yoga 2020 – Asanas: a Modern Phenomenon?

Are Asanas A Recent Creation? This is the final part of our series 'Yoga in 2020'. We are going to look at the 3rd limb of Pantanjali’s 8 limbs of Ashtanga, Asana. Here you can read Part 1 and Part 2, if you haven’t yet.   Asana in the Sutras and Bhagavad Gita The literal [...]
30 Minute Full Body Vinyasa Yoga Class

30 Minute Full Body Vinyasa Yoga Class

How long should a practice be? Many people tell me they have no time to practice, or ask how long should a practice be? Join us for this powerful, efficient vinyasa yoga class that works the whole body in only 30 minutes.   30 Minute Full Body Vinyasa Yoga Class   Build habits Cultivating consistency [...]
How to do Jump Throughs – This Works!

How to do Jump Throughs – This Works!

Jumping through in the Ashtanga Vinyasa Tradition   This video explains jump throughs to transition from Adho Mukha Svanasa (Downward-facing dog pose) to Dandasana (Staff pose). It's commonly referred to as a "jump through to sit". The jump through can serve as a great way to build strength, mobility and focus. This means your practice [...]
Surya Namaskar B Explained in Detail – Sun Salute B

Surya Namaskar B Explained in Detail – Sun Salute B

Learn how to practice Surya Namaskar B (Sun Salute B) Surya Namaskar is one of the fundamental sequences in yoga asana practice. In the video below, you'll see detailed instruction of the poses as well as a flow practice with Doron and Vanessa. In addition, you'll learn the Sanskrit count of Surya Namaskar B, its [...]
How to do Vatayanasana or Horse Pose Ashtanga

How to do Vatayanasana or Horse Pose Ashtanga

Vatayanasana - Ashtanga Intermediate Series Vatayanasana, is a pose/ asana from the intermediate ashtanga series. The name of this pose translates into English as "horse pose". This pose is a unique kind of a balancing pose, and will help to open the shoulders and hips. Please be careful practicing horse pose if you have any [...]
Tristana – The 3 Pillars of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga

Tristana – The 3 Pillars of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga

The Three Pillars of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga Tristana is the foundation of the practice of ashtanga yoga. As such, it is a tool to help cultivate the ultimate presence of mind, focus, and stability. Tristana consists of three parts: Ujjayi breath (victorious breath), the bandhas (energy locks), and drsti (yogic gaze). These three tools transform [...]
Stretch your hamstrings with Janu Sirsasana A

Stretch your hamstrings with Janu Sirsasana A

How to do Janu Sirsasana A In this video Doron will demonstrate to do Janu Sirsasana A (head to knee pose) to stretch your hamstrings, psoas and lower back muscles. It's a forward fold over one leg from the ashtanga vinyasa system of Pattabhi Jois. Stretching over one leg is usually a bit easier on [...]
Chaturanga (Push-Up) – How to Save Your Shoulders

Chaturanga (Push-Up) – How to Save Your Shoulders

Chaturanga (Push-Up) - Save Your Shoulders Chaturanga dandasana, also known as the low push-up position. It is a fundamental part of the vinyasa in ashtanga, vinyasa, power and flow classes. Chaturanga is done over and over, and if not done right it can lead to injuries, mainly in the shoulders. Practicing chaturanga in an unsafe manner is [...]