Intro to Ashtanga Yoga - Udemy

Whether you are new to yoga or looking to advance your practice, Ashtanga Yoga is for every healthy, unique being (H.U.B.) This course is led by experienced, authorized instructors who have deep knowledge in Ashtanga Yoga, Exercise Science, CrossFit, and Functional Movements. You will be guided through the Ashtanga practice with a specific focus on:

• Primary Series of Ashtanga Yoga (Half and Full Series)

• Breath control and awareness

• Posture names in Sanskrit

• Traditional count and sequencing

• Appropriate jump throughs and transitions

• Strength training and conditioning

Instructions will be given throughout the warm-up, as well as the standing, seated, and closing sequences. Postures can certainly be modified at anytime as you gain strength, learn balance, and optimize your breath. The opening and closing chants (in Sanskrit) are also included and optional as you expand your yoga knowledge and philosophy. All the Sanskrit posture names, breath count, and transitions are outlined in a color based, printable cheat sheet to help you memorize the sequence as your practice progresses.

Overall, students will enjoy being led by an authorized teacher as well as challenged individually to explore their own strength, flexibility, and mental resilience. The course is designed to allow you to learn at your own pace with reference materials for support. Additionally, if you are a registered yoga school or a yoga professional potentially organizing workshops, this course will compliment your current teachings as students learn light applied anatomy and muscular skeletal awareness. All levels are welcome.