Ashtanga Yoga in the tradition of Sri K. Pattabhi Jois. The traditional practice series with detailed descriptions of the individual movements including the vinyasa count. Systematic learning steps help you get a deeper understanding of this powerful and dynamic yoga practice supported by your breath.

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Traditional Practice Series

Surya Namaskara A - Sun Salutation A- Ashtanga Yoga Practice

Surya Namaskara A - the first sun salutation –performed in five rounds at the start of practice of Ashtanga Yoga. Its nine movements are shown here with pictures and text.

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Surya Namaskara B - the second sun salutation in Ashtanga Yoga Pratice

Surya Namaskara B extends the flow of first sun salutation. Here we continue the Ashtanga Yoga practice with five repetitions, each consisting of 17 movements.

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Fundamentals Fundamentals

Fundamentals: Sechs stehenden Basis Haltungen des Aṣṭāṅga Yoga

Yoga für Unerfahrene wie für Fortgeschrittene: Sechs stehende Positionen bilden, gleich nach den Sonnengrüßen, die Basis Haltungen (Fundamentals) der Aṣṭāṅga Yoga Praxis.

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Finishing Finishing

Finishing: Ruhige Haltungen zum Abschluss der Aṣṭāṅga Yoga Praxis

Die Schlussequenz (Finishing Sequence) ist der energetische Höhepunkt der Aṣṭaṅga Yoga Praxis. Hier verweilen die Übenden länger in den Haltungen. Körper und Geist finden so Ruhe.

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Primary Series (Yoga Chikitsa) Primary Series (Yoga Chikitsa)

Yoga Cikitsā: The first series of Aṣṭāṅga Yoga

The first series (Yoga Cikitsā) of Aṣṭāṅga Yoga is the traditional starting of its practice. Nevertheless this starting is quite challenging already - check it out.

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2. Serie Nadi Shodhana 2. Serie Nadi Shodhana

Nāḍi Śodhana: Die 2. Serie des Aṣṭāṅga Yoga

Die zweite Serie Nāḍi Śodhana des Aṣṭāṅga Yoga baut auf der ersten Serie systematisch auf. Zu den bereits entwickelten Vorbeugen erhalten Rückbeugen nun mehr Raum - Bist Du bereit für den nächsten Schritt?

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3rd Series - Sthira Bhaga 3rd Series - Sthira Bhaga

Sthira Bhaga: The 3rd Series of Aṣṭāṅga Yoga

The poses in the third series of Aṣṭāṅga Yoga may appear acrobatic, but they create a sense of "sublime tranquility," which explains the name of the series: Sthira Bhaga.

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Ashtanga Yoga Advanced A series: Sthira Bhaga - for advanced only

Ashtanga Yoga for advanced practitioners: 35 tough Asanas of third series (Advanced A) play with gravity. The reward: Sthira Bhaga, sublime serenity.

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Cheat sheets (PDF) Cheat sheets (PDF)

Cheat sheets for the Ashtanga yoga series (PDF)

The perfect cheat sheet to place next to your yoga mat: Asana sequences in a small and practical format for downloading and printing. These cheat sheets contain photos of the fundamental poses as well as pictures of the first, second and third The perfect cheat sheet to place next to your yoga mat: Asana sequences in a small and practical format for downloading and printing. These cheat sheets contain photos of the fundamental poses as well as pictures of the first, second and third Ashtanga yoga series.