Ashtanga (Astanga) Vinyasa Yoga

Ashtanga Yoga was a style of yoga developed after the discovery of an ancient Hindu manuscript. It described a unique system of yoga that was recreated and adapted to the twentieth century and given the name Ashtanga Yoga. It is sometimes also referred to as Vinyasa or Flow Yoga.

This type of yoga places a great deal of importace on the breath (or prana) and movement (or asana) in yogic practice. Ashtanga yoga is sometimes also referred to as flow yoga because this style of yoga involves the flow of movements smoothly from one to another with each inhale and exhale of breath. This type of movement is said to create heat internally within the body and allow the organs, tissues and muscles of the body to naturally detoxify.

The traditional practice of Ashtanga Yoga involves a posture sequence that can fall into one of 6 series. There are a number of non-traditional series that have been developed by other yogis and yoga teachers over the years, but the first 6 are a great place to start your practice. The use of the postures is said to aid not only the physical body, but also the ability to achieve enlightenment through meditation. One of the great things about this style of yoga is that it really does have something for everyone and can be beneficial to both beginners and advanced yogis alike. Its provides a great sense of relaxation and calm making it a popular yoga choice.