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Ashtanga Closing Chant
April 1, 2013

Ashtanga Closing Chant

Ashtanga Closing Chant This is the classic way to end the ashtanga practice as taught by Pattabhi Jois of Mysore India. After the practice is done, and before savasana, chants this astanga closing chant quietly to yourself this chant, or even out loud. Practice chanting the ashtanga closing chant over and over here with this [...]
Ashtanga Invocation Chant
March 18, 2013

Ashtanga Invocation Chant

Ashtanga Invocation Chant Here's an audio recording with Sanskrit and English transcriptions of the Ashtanga Invocation Chant, used to open an Ashtanga class.   //doronyoga.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/AsthangaInvocationCR.m4a OM VANDE GURUNAM CARANARAVINDE SANDARSITA SVATMA SUKHAVA BODHE NIH SREYASE JANGALIKAYAMANE SAMSARA HALAHALA MOHASANTYAI ABAHU PURUSAKARAM SANKHACAKRASI DHARINAM SAHASRA SIRASAM SVETAM PRANAMAMI PATANJALIM OM Roughly translated into English as: I bow [...]
Practicing Yamas 9 to 5
June 4, 2012

Practicing Yamas 9 to 5

The Yamas of Ashtanga Yoga in Modern Day Life What are the Yamas? They are a term that appears in Patanjali's Yoga Sutras in Ashtanga Yoga. In ashtanga, meaning eight limbs, Yamas are the first limb meaning right living. In other words they are ethical guidelines for good living. The five Yamas are non-violence, truthfulness, [...]
Yoga As Grace Path to Self Realization
May 12, 2012

Yoga As Grace Path to Self Realization

Practice Grace to Be in the Flow Practicing yoga as grace is a path to help us become more aware, to discover bliss at all times and realize. Realize who we really are. Embracing ourselves now, for who we are with no expectations of achievement, we can practice a graceful and joyful yoga. A union [...]
What is Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga
March 17, 2012

What is Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga

Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga History and Explanation of the Yoga System History In the West the name Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga became synonymous with Pattabhi Jois’ (1915-2009) system of yoga. His system is mostly known for its physical practice of asana (poses).  Though the name, Ashtanga translates as eight limbs; these eight limbs are explained in Patanjali’s […]

Best Snacks for You After Yoga Practice
December 20, 2011

Best Snacks for You After Yoga Practice

Healthy Snacks for Yoga You walk out after a yoga class feeling that “after glow.” Here are some ideas for snacks to retain that feeling and be ready for your next practice. Hydrate with fresh water. Drink juice or a smoothie made of kale, bok choy, parsley, celery mixed with some apple juice, red grapes [...]