IIn Ashtanga Yoga, the eyes are kept open at all times. The postures (asanas) are linked by rhythmic movements called Vinyasa. This practice of the primary series will gradually give you more confidence in yourself and in life. After the Sun Salutations (Sūryanamaskāra (सूर्य नमस्कार) A & B), you will practice the primary series with the bandhas and vinyasas, followed by the final postures.
The first series
Represents the basic structure of Ashtanga Yoga: we see here the 70 postures that make up the first series.
See posture chart shown in the course
This practice of the first series will give you more confidence in yourself and in life.
Course flow
We attach great importance to:
- The quality of (Jalandhara & Ujjayi) the breathing and its depth
- The muscular pelvic and abdominal control (mula bandha & uddiyana)
- The concentration of the gaze (Dŗşţi) for each posture (asana)
- With all this, you will have seen the three pillars that form the foundation of the practice of Ashtanga Yoga (aṣṭāṅgayoga)
Benefits of the practice of the first series
It will give you an inner strength, power and ease in muscle stretching.
When all three components are in synchronized harmony
- Jalandhara & Ujjayi
- Mula bandha + & uddiyana
- Dŗşţi
The practitioner has reached the inner balance (tristana).
Finally, the practitioner (sadhaka) enters a dance, a moving meditation (dhyana).
Thus, you become a confirmed practitioner
“ The yogini fixing his visual energy between the two eyebrows,
equalizing inhalations and exhalations that run inside the nose, master of his sensitive , mental and intellectual faculties,
the wise tend to the issue, its ultimate purpose, free of desire,
fear and anger; he is freed forever. ”
Bhagavad Gita, V, 22/28
Practical information
When to join this class
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Lundi 10h45 → 12h15
- Level
- Intermediate
- Duration
- ⏱ 1h30
