Manju Jois<\/a>, has been living in the US since 1976. He has made a large contribution to spread Ashtanga Yoga in North America and in Europe.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.5.3″ custom_padding=”||2px|||”][\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.4.5″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.4.5″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.6.5″]<\/p>\n
Specifics of Ashtanga Yoga<\/h3>\n
Ashtanga Yoga is a challenging practice. Done on a regular basis, it increases strength, flexibility, endurance and balance. After the sequence of asanas is established, , students can practice independently from a teacher, the so-called \u201cself practice\u201d.<\/p>\n
The role of the teacher<\/h3>\n
The teacher\u2019s role is to explain how the asanas are performed \u2013 and in some cases how they are to be modified, e.g. to address an injury. In addition, the teacher can use so-called assists or adjustments to support the practitioner to get deeper into a pose. In my experience, the most important task of the teacher is to create an enjoyable atmosphere where the practitioners can develop their practice.<\/p>\n
My personal view is that the traditional \u201csubmission\u201d of the\u00a0practitioner to the \u201cguru\u201d is in\u00a0 Western culture not helpful.\u00a0 Furthermore, it may be, in some cases, actually be harmful due to the danger of the creation of an abusive relationship.<\/p>\n
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Lifted lotus pose (Utpluthih) as the final pose<\/p>\n
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Heron pose (Krounchasana), 2nd Series<\/p>\n
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Prana, energy and purification<\/h3>\n
The underlying assumption in yoga is that the life force (in Sanskrit: prana) is distributed throughout the entire body through minute energy channels (in Sanskrit: nadis). When the flow of prana is impeded, physical, emotional and also mental disturbances manifest themselves.<\/p>\n
Through a certain breathing technique (free breathing with sound), the dynamics of the movements and the activation of certain muscular and energetic locks (in Sanskrit: bandhas) a lot of inner heat is created. This heat supports the purification of the body and the opening of the energy channels. This results in more vitality. Healing can occur on all levels.<\/p>\n
The practice as a movement meditation<\/h3>\n
In addition, for each asana a certain gazing point (in Sanskrit: drishti) is prescribed. After years of practice, the keeping of the gazing points, in combination with the special breathing technique and of course the fixed sequence support the attainment of a meditative state \u2013 the practice becomes a movement meditation.<\/p>\n
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A fixed sequence of asanas<\/p>\n
the dynamic connection between them<\/p>\n
the special breathing technique<\/p>\n
the combination between movement, breathing and gazing point (in Sanskrit: trishtana)<\/p>\n
the use of the bandhas<\/p>\n
the concomitant development of strength and flexibility<\/p>\n
the active support by the teacher (verbal and physical adjustments)<\/p>\n
and the possibility to practice independently of a teacher (self practice)<\/p>\n
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Everyone can practice and should practice<\/h3>\n
In the beginning, you should ideally practice Ashtanga Yoga three times a week.
Over time the practice becomes a daily ritual, with one rest day per week and one further day of rest when it is a full moon or new moon.<\/p>\n
Ashtanga is at the same time physically challenging and still suitable for people from all age groups.<\/p>\n
\n“Ashtanga Yoga is for everybody, just not for lazy people.”<\/p>\n
(Sri K. Patthabi Jois)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n <\/p>\n
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Ashtanga describes a system consisting of 8 elements (the word ashtanga is constituted
from ashtau \u2013 eight \u2013 and anga \u2013 limb):<\/p>\n
Yama (= ethical behaviour)<\/p>\n
Niyama (= personal conduct)<\/p>\n
Asana (= physical postures)<\/p>\n
Pranayama (= breathing techniques)<\/p>\n
Pratyahara (= withdrawal of the senses)<\/p>\n
Dharana (= concentration)<\/p>\n
Dhyana (= meditation)<\/p>\n
Samadhi (= meditative absorption)<\/p>\n
These elements are closely linked with one another. Through the practice according to the Trishtana- System (combining the asana with the special breathing, and the gazing point), Ashtanga Vinyasa
Yoga can develop all of them over time.<\/p>\n
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Vinyasa means the coordination between
movement and breath. It can also be translated as \u201cmoving in a special way\u201d.<\/p>\n
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Amongst many other meanings, yoga in Sanskrit means \u201cto yoke\u201d and in a more abstract sense \u201cunion\u201d, \u201cintegration\u201d or also \u201charnessing\u201d. Originally, yoga was a spiritual path, with enlightenment as the goal. In this sense, yoga has been practiced for at least 3,000 years. The physical aspect of yoga has gained more importance during the past 1,000 years \u2013 the exaggerated focus on only the one single element of asana is a development of\u00a0the late 20 th century C.E..<\/p>\n
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Marichyasana D, 1st Series<\/p>\n
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