Yoga is an ancient, fascinating and mysterious practice that originated in India, at the dawning of civilization. This treasure has many benefits both physically and mentally. This practice is suitable for all ages and comes in many variations.
Ashtanga is a widely practiced and traditional yoga that aims to promote the mind, the body, as well as the spirit of a person. Ashtanga is a combination of yoga poses, meditation, and coordinated breathing.
Yoga Practitioners
Yoga is more popular than ever. What’s behind this growth? Research shows that 54% of yoga practitioners say that they were able to release tension after their yoga sessions. 52% claim that yoga made them more physically and mentally robust. And 43% feel happy.
Of the 3000 yogis surveyed, 37% were brand new to the practice. 27% and 22% of the respondents fell into the categories of intermediate and beginner yogis.
What is Ashtanga Yoga?
The term “Ashtanga”, in Sanskrit means eight limbs that are derived from Patanjali’s Sutra. Yoga Ashtanga is a form of yoga that was developed by K. Pattabhi Jois in the 20th century.
K. Pattabhi Jois, after years of study in Mysore in India, took on his very first student in the year 1970. In the 1980s, yoga became a popular way to maintain a healthy life.
Yoga Health Ashtanga practitioners strive to maintain a consistent practice every day. Ashtanga practitioners should not miss training, no matter how hard, generous or terrible it is. Follow your breathing guide, and go into the zone.
Beginners should focus on consistency and not their physical ability.
The Series of Ashtanga Yoga
Yoga Chikitsa (series 1)
Ashtanga Yoga has six different series of poses. Yoga Chikitsa or yoga therapy is the first series. These poses are designed to align your spine and detoxify you body.
Properly executed, you can increase your strength, flexibility, and stamina. A typical session can last between one and a half hours to two hours. There are 75 poses in total. The two variations of Surya Namaskara B and A are the salutations that Yogis begin with.
Nadi Shodhana (series 2)
This series is primarily focused on purifying the nervous system (brains, spinal cords, and nerves). This pose is designed to cleanse and strengthen the nervous system by using the energy channels of the body.
Shira Baga (series 3 – 6)
This cluster contains four advanced Ashtanga Yoga series. Sthira Bhaga is a term that means “divine stability” and aims to improve the connection between an individual and the divinity inside them.
Classes
You can learn Ashtanga Yoga in a class with other yogis, or you can do the series by yourself.
Both have their benefits. Yoga Health’s Ashtanga experts usually guide a class to ensure that the poses are perfected. Beginners and those who are new to yoga usually prefer the guidance provided by an Ashtanga specialist.
Ashtanga Yoga Benefits
Ashtanga yoga is difficult for beginners. For beginners, be warned, Ashtanga yoga is difficult!
You will become healthy quickly if you practice daily. Not just one part, but your entire body as each part works hard.
Do not be afraid of the challenges that you will face while practicing. Roll your mat every day to cross it off your list. You will reap the rewards of your hard work soon enough.
If you have sensitive joints or fragile bones, it may be best to begin with a simpler form of yoga.
