Ashtanga Series

YOGA POSITIONS (ASANA, POSES, POSTURES) AND DYNAMIC MOVEMENT (VINYASA) FOR ASHTANGA

The complete system of Yoga positions (Asana) and dynamic movement (Vinyasa) from Ashtanga Yoga. This includes detailed pictures of all poses as well as explanations. Let it flow!

Yoga is 99 % practice and 1 % theory. Asanas give the body a new shape and allow us to excel beyond our limitations. Thereby the physical practice symbolizes our spiritual way: the willingness to refine ourselves and the confidence to change. Yoga allows us to think outside the mat. After all, a posture is not what you have, but something you make. 

You should use the Ashtanga series as a guideline and with an experienced teacher only. During your practice, pay careful attention to the instructions regarding the level of experience needed for each series.

SURYA NAMASKARA A - SUN SALUTATION A- ASHTANGA YOGA PRACTICE

Surya Namaskara A - the first sun salutation –performed in five rounds at the start of practice of Ashtanga Yoga. Its nine movements are shown here with pictures and text. more »

SURYA NAMASKARA B - THE SECOND SUN SALUTATION IN ASHTANGA YOGA PRATICE

Surya Namaskara B extends the flow of first sun salutation. Here we continue the Ashtanga Yoga practice with five repetitions, each consisting of 17 movements. more »

SIX STANDING POSES BECOME FUNDAMENTAL POSITIONS FOR ASHTANGA YOGA

Yoga for beginners and advanced: Six standing positions compose, just after sun salutations, the fundamental positions for the Ashtanga Yoga practice. more »

THE FINISHING SEQUENCE: THE ASHTANGA VINYASA YOGA PRACTICE ENDS

The finishing sequence rounds off each and every Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga practice. These 16 Asanas are practiced systematically and provide a harmonious flow of energy. more »

PRIMARY SERIES OF ASHTANGA VINYASA YOGA: YOGA CHIKITSA (CIKITSA)

Learned the basics? Now add primary series, Yoga Chikitsa (Cikitsa), in the middle of your Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga practice - one by one you will learn 41 asanas. more »

NADI SHODHANA (SODHANA): THE INTERMEDIATE SERIES OF ASHTANGA YOGA

Familiar with the primary series? - intermediate Series, also Shodhana Nadi (Nadi Sodhana), opens with 40 yoga asanas, an energetic dimension of Ashtanga Yoga. more »

ASHTANGA YOGA ADVANCED A SERIES: STHIRA BHAGA - FOR ADVANCED ONLY

Ashtanga Yoga for advanced practitioners: 35 tough Asanas of third series (Advanced A) play with gravity. The reward: Sthira Bhaga, sublime serenity. more »

CHEAT SHEETS FOR THE ASHTANGA YOGA SERIES (PDF)

The perfect cheat sheet to place next to your yoga mat: Asana sequences in a small and practical format for downloading and printing. These cheat sheets contain photos of the fundamental poses as well as pictures of the first, second and third Ashtanga yoga series. more »

ASHTANGA YOGA - LED CLASS WITH RONALD STEINER (MP3)

Let Ronald Steiner guide you through your Ashtanga yoga practice. The Ujjayi breathing can help you find the right rhythm for your practice. If you are looking for a more precise guideline, the lead classes on five more MP3s help you through the whole Ashtanga practice. more »