style

In Ashtanga Yoga, set series of postures are woven together using flowing movements to create one sequence. Each connecting move is synchronised with the breath to become a meditation in movement, like a sacred dance. Focusing on the breath, the mind clears and becomes calm. An internal stillness develops within this exercise of dynamic movement.

benefits

The postures are designed in a specific order to realign and detoxify the body and nervous system. The practice develops a balance between strength and flexibility and improves cardiovascular fitness. Regular practitioners experience the benefits of weight loss, a fit and toned body, a calm mind, increased confidence, a sharpened intellect, stress release, relaxedness and an overall improvement of their health and immune system. Although handed down from days of yore Ashtanga Yoga appears to be the most complete system of yogic exercise.