
This video presents the course and introduces the 4 internal elements of the Ashtanga practice that takes the this physical practice to a spiritual level.. The 4 elements are: Breath (Ujjayi), Flow (Vinyasa), Core Support (Bandhas) and Mindfulness (Drishtis).
In this class we begin to explore the dynamic aliveness of the breath starting with Whole Body Breathing, then following with Opening your Gills and Sun Salutations. We will then explore how the find and use the 3 lobes of the lungs to support various movement patterns for the arms rom the inside out.. Finally we ll follow with a few standing poses and cooling down sequence.. all centered in the movements of your breath.
Integrate breathing practices into an Ashtanga flow, using kapalabhati and ujayi breath to energize, align the body, and move through sun salutations, standing poses, and seated postures.
Explore the seamless blend of vinyasa and ashtanga to connect breath, space, and posture in samasthiti. Develop dynamic-to-static transitions, mobility, and proprioception through mindful movement and breath.
Explore a breath-driven, spacious vinyasa flow in sustainable Ashtanga that strengthens the spine, refines transitions, and cultivates mindful balance.
Explore core activation in Ashtanga through Mula Bandha and pelvic floor lifting, synced with diaphragmatic breathing and Pada Bandhas to ground, lift, and balance in standing poses.
Explore the inner elements of Ashtanga yoga through bahera drishti, antaara drishti, and atma drishti, guiding mindful breathing, space, and presence in practice.
Explore how Ashtanga yoga philosophy reconciles meaning, divine archetypes, and personal practice. Choose a path that weighs belief in divine order against secular perspectives to find purpose.
Practice chanting a sequence of mantras and invocations, including Om Namah Shivaya and Satchitananda, to cultivate protection, peace, and spiritual focus within Ashtanga yoga practice.
This course is a natural progression from the Zero to Hero Beginner Course, where you learned the basics of the Ashtanga practice. Now you are ready for the next step..
In this Ashtanga Progression Course, you will learn and explore the internal elements that make the foundation of the Ashtanga Yoga system. With 3 classes dedicated to each element, we will dive into the breath (Ujjayi), into the intelligent flow (Vinyasa Krama), core support (Bandhas), and mindfulness (Dristhi)..
These classes will help you find ease and poise amidst the challenges of yoga and can be applied to any practice. The course will give you a sense of how to turn your asana (physical postures) practice into a spiritual practice. Even though this course plays around the Ashtanga sequence it is accessible to all.
I sincerely hope you enjoy it and let me know how it felt so we can improve on the next round.. If you like these courses i invite you to join us in person at ubuntu Bali in order to deepen your practices of yogic lifestyle..
Now my cat who is a master yogi sends you a big hug to motivate you on your journey toward your Self.. May the force be with you.. Warmly, Damien