CityYogaSpokane.com
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city yoga | spokane
Contact
- Ross, Andrei
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- Spokane WA
- United States 99201
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- 509.456.770
Description
Ashtanga Vinyasa is a form of Hatha Yoga that combines core strength and flexibility with deep focus and concentration. The object of Hatha yoga is to create balance between the mind and the body. When the mind and body are not functioning in harmony, there is a division between the physical and mental rhythms, which inevitably leads to sickness.
In Ashtanga Yoga, the first of six series of postures, is called the Primary Series,or Yoga Chikitsa (yoga therapy). Practice of the primary series is designed to cleanse and purify the internal organs of the body through prevention of the accumulation of waste products. Each asana, in their order, has specific benefits. The Primary Series is also appropriate for those new to Ashtanga as the way to properly and safely begin to stretch and strengthen the muscles of the lower back, lower abdomen, gluteus and the hamstrings. All of this work results in stabilizing the pelvis and hips which has long term benefits to the overall health of our bodies.
Consistent practice of the primary series also builds aerobic endurance because of the specialized breathing called ujjayi. This breathing technique is works to achieve the same result as low level aerobic exercise. Where a greater volume of oxygen is taken in through a constricted space ( the glottis is controlling the flow of air) which increases the volume of the air entering the lungs. The lungs are strengthened in this process as the body become more efficient at transporting oxygen to the muscles. Attention to the breath is also a tool which helps the practitioner to unite the mind with the body - where anything is possible.
