Ashtanga Yoga

Start here with this video introduction!  I started to build this page several hours ago.  In the process I have been left somehow changed and encouraged to try even harder in my yoga practice.  Here is an introduction to Ashtanga Yoga by Kino Macgregor!

Namaste!

What is Ashtanga Yoga?

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Where did Ashtanga Yoga Originate?

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Where can I find more information on Ashtanga Yoga?

 In all of my research I have found Kino MacGregor to be the most informed teacher of Ashtanga Yoga!  I have included a series of her videos, links to her websites, and a link to her YouTube channel where you can find an additional 40 videos or so!

Here are the best Ashtanga Yoga videos I have found:

Kino MacGregor (ADVANCED) Ashtanga Yoga

I am impressed to say the least!  Take a peek at this ashtanga yoga video and you will see why!  Kino is truly an experienced Ashtanga yoga instructor and it is just amazing to watch as she goes through these poses!  She shows a display of strength and discipline that is more than amazing!  Below are links to her YouTube channel and websites where you can get even more information!  I have also included 3 series of videos in YouTube playlists below!

Kino’s YouTube Channel:  http://www.youtube.com/user/KinoYoga?feature=watch

www.fine-yoga.com                      www.kinoyoga.com

Here are a series of YouTube Playlists with individual Ashtanga pose instructions!  There are 22 ashtanga video lessons here!  They will play back to back or you can scroll through them by using the ” >|” symbol at the bottom of the video screen!

How to do posture (Playlist 22 videos)

Intermediate Series (Playlist 12 videos)

Primary Series (Playlist 12 videos)

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YOGA TODAY: The Ashtanga Primary Series (1 hour video)

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Here are several PDF’s with pictures of the poses:

Sūryānamaskāra A & B – Free PDF Download

Primary Series Practice Sheet – Free PDF Download

Ashtanga Yoga Chants – Free PDF Download

The Ashtanga Yoga Mantra

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Here are some additional links to pictures of the Ashtanga poses:

• Surya Namaskara A (Sun Salutation)
• Surya Namaskara B (Sun Salutation B)
• Basic sequence (fundamental positions)
• The finishing sequence
• Primary series (Yoga Chikitsa)
• Intermediate series (Nadi Shodhana)
• Advanced A Series (Sthira Bhaga)
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 Here are some additional PDF free downloads with photos of the Ashtanga poses:

From:  http://www.ashtangayoga.info/download/cheat-sheets-pdf/

Ashtanga-Yoga – Fundamental

Ashtanga-Yoga – primary series

Ashtanga-Yoga – intermediate series

Ashtanga-Yoga – advanced series

Ashtanga Yoga Fundamental Positions with BNS Iyengar

Ashtanga Yoga 1. Series with BNS Iyengar

Ashtanga Yoga 2. Series with BNS Iyengar