Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga is a moving meditation resulting in calmness and clarity. It is a potent practice that takes us through a set series of postures sequenced in such a way that is energetically and physically very well balanced. The practice is flowing and rhythmic with a strong focus on the breath. It is at once energising and deeply relaxing, challenging and nurturing, strengthening and releasing.
These open level classes have a gentle and nurturing and non-dogmatic approach to the practice. Props may be used and students are encouraged above all to listen to their bodies needs and tune into their inner landscape.
These classes are Ashtanga or Ashtanga “Inspired” meaning they use the Ashtanga sequence as a framework but may deviate from the traditional sequencing.
In our Ashtanga Flow | Fundamentals class – an accessible open level Ashtanga class – we focus more on functional movement and alignment principles. In these classes, expect to break down and explore postures alongside the essential ingredients of movement synchronising with breath.
The term ‘ashtanga’ translates as eight limbs, ‘vinyasa’ means breath movement synchronization and ‘yoga chikitsa’ which the first sequence is called means yoga therapy. Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga is a moving meditation resulting in calmness and clarity. It is an incredible practice that takes us through a set series of postures sequenced in such a way that is energetically and physically very well balanced. It maximizes body tone, detoxifies and increases all-round health, flexibility, strength and balance. The practice is flowing and rhythmic with a strong focus on the breath. It is at once energising and deeply relaxing, challenging and nurturing, strengthening and releasing.
