Ashtanga for All

About this event

**Beginners welcome!** The Primary Series of Ashtanga Yoga is a set sequence of postures, linked together with vinyasa transitions. This class emphasizes the fundamentals of Breath, Bandhas (internal energy locks) & Dristi (gaze points). We will cover the standing poses, a selection of seated poses and end with the full closing. Variations will be offered to meet a range of abilities, and students are encouraged to modify the practice to fit their needs that day—whether that means focusing on gentle, mindful movement or challenging themselves by building stamina or working toward the full expression of a posture. Ashtanga Yoga is a dynamic practice that strengthens both body and mind, cultivating focus and self-awareness. As students become familiar with the sequence, the movements begin to flow intuitively and the mind quiets more easily. The Sanskrit name for the Primary Series, yoga chikitsa, translates to “yoga therapy,” referring to its traditional purpose of cleansing and healing the body. Rooted in an unbroken lineage passed down for thousands of years, Ashtanga continues to live and evolve through every practitioner today.

From Balance Yoga Wellness