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Ashtanga Yoga Asanas Asana is the method for purifying and strengthening the body in Ashtanga Yoga.
Here, asanas are grouped into six series. However, all levels have to be fully developed before you move to the next. Besides, the sequential order of asanas has to be scrupulously adhered to.
All poses are preparations for the next. Each one develops the strength and balance required to proceed. So devoid of sincere effort and reverence to the practice of Yama and Niyama (observances and restraints), the practice of asana will be of scant benefit.
The Ashtanga Yoga Asanas Series are as follows:
Surya Namaskar A (Sun Salutation) – from Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga Practice.
This is the first step in the Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga Practice consists of Surya Namaskar A. it is a series of 10 simple, easy-to-do steps.
Surya Namaskar B - from Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga Practice. This, again is one of the most beautiful parts of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga Practice. This, however, comprises 10 dynamic poses, as against the above 10.
Fundamental Asanas (standing positions) – for Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga Practice. These are 6 simple fundamental poses (standing postures) that form the basis of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga Practice.
Primary Series (Yoga Chikitsa / first series) – of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga Primary Series (i.e.Yoga Chikitsa / first series). It is considered the most demanding Part of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga as it is the first series you learn as a beginner.... and every start is tough.
Intermediate Series (Nadi Shodana / second series) – of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga Practice. The Intermediate Series (Nadi Shodana / second series) takes the Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga Practice from the physical to a far more energetic level.
Adnvanced A Series (Sthira Bhaga) – of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga Practice. Here Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga defies gravity.
Advanced B Series (Sthira Bhaga) – of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga Practice. Scraping the edge of impossibility, the Advanced B Series of asanas takes you even further.
Finishing Positions – of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga Practice. In the finishing sequence, at the end of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga Practice, the energy (Prana) is harmonized.
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