In Sanskrit, Ashtanga (also spelled Astanga) means “eight limbs”.  Ashtanga refers to the 8 limbs of yoga laid out in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali.  The Ashtanga method focus on daily practice of Vinyasa flow. This approach stresses ujjayi breathing, mula bandha, uddiyana bandha, and drishti.  Derived from an ancient text called the Yoga Korunta, the Ashtanga method of asana practice was interpreted by Sri K. Pattabhi Jois and Krishnamacharya.

Many people around the world practice yoga routinely as a method to assist in holistic health and wellness. “Holistic Wellness Podcast” will be having guests appear on the show who are expert instructors in Yoga. One of the yoga styles that will be covered on the show, will be Ashtanga Yoga. In January, “Holistic Wellness Podcast” will be doing a yoga show, so be sure you tune in to learn more.  Until then, here’s are 2 videos you can watch to learn a bit about how Ashtanga is performed.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hu9Sq1RvuoA[/youtube]

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=obqDDLkh2I0&feature=related[/youtube]

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