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The method for purifying and strengthening the body is called asana. In Ashtanga yoga, asana is grouped into six series. The Primary Series [Yoga Chikitsa] detoxifies and aligns the body. The Intermediate Series [Nadi Shodha na] purifies the nervous system by opening and clearing the energy channels. The Advanced Series known as the Sthira Bhaga, integrate the strength and grace of the practice, to help maintain the body to

BRIEF HISTORY OF

ASHTANGA YOGArequiring higher levels of flexibility and humility. Each level is to be fully developed before proceeding to the next, and the sequential order of asanas is to be meticulously followed. Each posture is a preparation for the next, developing the strength and balance required to move further by pace. Without an earnest effort and reverence towards the practice of asana is of little benefit.

Om Yoga studio’s mission is to use the practices of

Ashtanga yoga to help benefit and help athletes bodies

heal and grow. Constantly challenging and pushing their

bodies to extreme limits becomes straining on joints

and muscles. When working the body for long hours to

get the results we are looking for way to recover and

heal from any potential injuries. Ashtanga puts the body

through a vigorious workout through a series of

MISSIONpositions ranging from beginner and advanced. A

fast paced class keeps the stamina at a high keeping

everyone in great shape. By practicing and challenging

the body through ashtanga yoga will condition the body,

allow you to understand your own body and prevent and

treat current injuries.

OUR

GOALSTo achieve your personal goals and benefit from this practice, requires personal

attention on yourself. Whether you are a professional athlete or keep your body fit;

comes with a lot of stress on your muscles and joints. Combining Ashtanga yoga

will help condition the body through strength, flexibility, control stamina, balance and

grace through various positions to help improve your mind, body and soul.

SETTING

PERSONAL GOALS:It is important to understand the dedication behind practicing yoga. The more dedication and practice that goes into learning from the beginning will result in the most changes with your body and mind. Varying from person to person depends on how eagar they are cure a broken body or personally better themselves.

POSTURETo achieve your personal goals and benefit from this practice,

requires personal attention on yourself. Whether you are a professional athlete or

keep your body fit; comes with a lot of stress on your muscles and joints. Combining

Ashtanga yoga will help condition the body through strength, flexibility, control stamina,

balance and grace through various positions to help improve your mind, body and soul.

PERFECT

PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT:A lot of time and dedication goes into learning and becoming better at ashtanga yoga. The appeal to this type of yoga comes from the fast paced and athletic style found in the diff iculty of positions and f luid transitions.. Keeping those who practice Ashtanga in the best shape of their lives. Perfecting each position to ones ability over time will align the skeletal system. This benef its ones life from daily activities and improve-ments in athletes performance.

BREATHSThe breathing technique performed with vinyasa is called ujjayi victorious breath,

which consists of puraka [inhalation] and rechaka [exhalation]. Both the inhale and

exhale should be steady and even, the length of the inhale should be the same

length as the exhale. Over time, the length and intensity of the inhalation and

exhalation should increase, such that the increased stretching of the breath initiates

the increased stretching of the body. Long, even breathing also increases the internal

fire and strengthens and purifies the nervous system.

DEEP

INHALE & EXHALE:From beginner to advanced positions, all students are taught the technique of breathing correctly through different positions. Following the instructer will benef it the student in allowing the mind and muscles to relax and focus on the goal of each position. Learning how to breath correctly allows the body to meditate and push through the pain while stretching; only to achieve consistant results.

BREATHS

POSITIONSAshtanga Vinyasa Yoga synchronizes breath and movement through a set series of

asanas (postures).This combination creates intense heat, and thereby rids the body

of toxins, removes impurities, and creates vibrant physical, mental and spiritual

wellness.This physical purification creates mental clarity and awareness in all

aspects of our personality. From this place we can make sense of the subtler

aspects of the Ashtanga Yoga Philosophy . Beneficial for re-aligning the skeletal

system, improving strength and stamina, flexibility and becoming more aware of the

body to heal and prevent from future injuries.

SERIES SEQUENCE; more variety as the diff iculty increases

POSITIONSIt develops balance, increases the size and elasticity of the rib cage, firms the abdominal wall and upper thighs.

Strengthens the wrist, forearms and abdomen; improvesbalance

Stretches the shoulders and neck

Strengthens the arms and spine. Good practice for more challenging arm balances

Strengthens the arms, wrists and abdomen. Increases the flexibility of the spine.

STANDING BOW POSE

CRANE POSE

SHOULDER STAND

UPWARD FACING DOG

SIDE POSE

*other variety of positions to benef it the body and learn what they specif ically improve

Dristhi is the gazing point on which one focuses while performing the asana. There

are nine dristhis: the nose, between the eyebrows, navel, thumb, hands, feet, up,

right side and left side. Dristhi purifies and stabilizes the functioning of the mind. In

the practice of asana, when the mind focuses purely on inhalation, exhalation, and

the drishti, the resulting deep state of concentration paves the way for the practices

of dharana and dhyana, the six and seventh limbs of Ashtanga yoga.

FOCUS

REACH YOUR POTENTIALINHALE & EXHALE:From beginner to advanced positions, all students are taught the technique of breathing correctly through different positions. Following the instructer will benef it the student in allowing the mind and muscles to relax and focus on the goal of each position. Learning how to breath correctly allows the body to meditate and push through the pain while stretching; only to achieve consistant results.

KEEPING

REACH YOUR POTENTIAL