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Getting Into the Basics of Ashtanga Yoga

by MarkSmith on May 14, 2009

Getting Into the Basics of Ashtanga Yoga

Ashtanga yoga is a popular and ancient form of yoga passed on to us by the Rishis of the olden days. It has its origins in the Yoga Korunta, a manuscript which carries the different asanas (poses) list. It can be used as a reference for drishti, mudras, vinyasa, bandhas and philosophy. The yoga teachings embodied in the Yoga Korunta was passed from the successive gurus to Pattabhi Jois. This happened in the year 1948. Since then, Guru Pattabhi Jois has been teaching the Ashtanga yoga to all his disciples. He has established the Ashtanga Yoga Research Institute to help young and aspiring students to be captivated by the magic of yoga.

As ‘asht’ means eight, there are eight numbers of steps to purify your entire being. The same procedure is followed by all schools which teach the Ashtanga yoga. These eight steps can be mastered in succession till you achieve success. After you master the eighth step, you will feel an inner peace and tranquility which will purify your...Read More >>



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