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Three Tips for Your First Ashtanga Yoga Class
Ashtanga yoga can be an intimidating practice. While the ashtanga yoga method has grown in popularity, it’s still hard to come by in a studio setting. When I first ventured into Ashtanga most of what I learned was on my own in my home yoga practice. I followed along to YouTube tutorials and David Swenson’s Ashtanga Yoga Manual for years. By the time I finally had the chance to practice in a traditional Ashtanga yoga studio I was so nervous. Here are three tips for your first ashtanga yoga class! Start with Mysore Mysore class is a traditional style of teaching and learning Ashtanga yoga. Ashtanga yoga originated in Mysore India, hence the…
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What is the Difference Between Hatha Yoga and Vinyasa Yoga?
The Hatha Yoga Pradipika is one of the oldest texts that educates readers on the physical aspect of yoga, the yoga asana. Therefore, Hatha yoga has set the foundation for modern forms of the yoga asana we see today. Because of this, all forms of modern yoga could arguably fall under the branch of Hatha yoga. However, there are some key differences between Hatha yoga and the more popular Vinyasa style of practice. What is Hatha Yoga? Hatha means sun (ha) and moon (tha). The hatha yoga practice balances the right and left side of your body aka the solar and lunar energies. You can achieve this through asana, pranayama (breathwork) and meditation…
