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Ashtanga Yoga
The system is divided into 6 separate series:
- The 1st Series:
- known as Yoga Chikitsa (yoga therapy or Primary Series) detoxify, strength and realign the body.
- The 2nd Series:
- known as Nadi Shodhana (nerve cleansing or Intermediate Series) is for purification of nerve system, and takes the practitioner in to a deeper level.
- The 3rd-6th series (advanced A-D):
are known as Sthira Bhaga and require strength, flexibility and strong will power.Each series of Ashtanga utilizes the element of vinyasa, a specific sequence of breath-synchronized movements used as transition between sustained postures; When vinyasa is combined with bandhas and gazing points (drishti), the meditative quality known as tristana takes place in the student.
- - Mysore style -
Mysore Style is a particularly effective way to practice yoga. it is named after the Indian City of Mysore where Sri K. Pattabhi Jois, the “Guru of this Yoga system, lives and teaches.
In a Mysore class, the students (Sadhaka) gradually learn the system of Ashtanga Yoga posture by posture, moving according to their own capacity and pace, making the learning process safe and individual.
- - Learning process -
New postures (asanas) will be taught as the students become familiar and comfortably steady (Patanjali Sutra 2.46 Sthira Sukham Asanam ) with the previous ones. Following the Ashtanga system, previous asanas prepare you for the future ones in a logical, progressive way. Variation or modification will be given in particular situations such as injury healing processes, age or physical obstacles and/or limitations. During class, students will get (whenever needed) verbal directions and physical adjustments; this allows for a better and safer understanding of the practice and helps the students to become more independent. Over time, the student takes personal responsibility for his or her practice, facilitating a growing process that goes beyond the physical aspect of the practice. The true teacher is always within us.
- - Experimental Vinyasa Yoga -
Free style Vinyasa Yoga that includes preparatory movement, traditional Hatha Yoga asana with variations, as well as different kinds of modern body-mind awareness explorations.
A non dogmatic approach to the expansion of consciousness (Yoga),
free from any restriction or rules imposed from traditional yoga systems; freedom to express yourself according with the present moment.
