Ashtanga Yoga (level 2 & 3)

Name: Ashtanga Yoga (level 2 & 3)
Start: 2024-12-22T11:00:00-08:00
End: 2024-12-22T12:15:00-08:00
Location: 2390 West Main St, Medford, OR

Schedule

Sun Dec 22 2024 at 11:00 am to 12:15 pm

UTC-08:00

Location

2390 West Main St, Medford, OR | Medford, OR

$15 drop in
11 am every Sunday.
Warm the body during these cold winter months
Discover the transformative power of Ashtanga Yoga in this invigorating class led by Abbie Guard at Amani Yoga Studios. Rooted in tradition, Ashtanga Yoga is a dynamic and structured style that links breath with movement through a set sequence of poses, fostering strength, flexibility, and mental focus.
What Is Ashtanga Yoga?
Ashtanga Yoga follows a specific sequence of postures, starting with Sun Salutations and progressing through standing, seated, and finishing poses. This practice emphasizes synchronization of breath (Ujjayi), movement, and Drishti (focused gaze) to create a moving meditation that builds heat and energy in the body.
Benefits of Ashtanga Yoga:
• Physical Strength & Flexibility: The practice strengthens the body while improving balance, mobility, and flexibility.
• Mental Clarity & Focus: Repetition of the sequence quiets the mind and enhances concentration.
• Detoxification: The dynamic flow creates heat, promoting detoxification through sweat and internal cleansing.
• Consistency & Discipline: The structured sequence supports regular practice and self-discipline.
Philosophy of Ashtanga Yoga:
Grounded in the teachings of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, Ashtanga Yoga emphasizes the eight limbs (Ashta = eight, Anga = limbs) of yoga, including ethical principles (yamas/