Ashtanga Primary Series

About this event

The ashtanga primary series (known as ‘yoga chikitsa’, which means yoga therapy) provides a challenging sequence of asanas (poses) that are performed in a specific order which has the effect of ‘unlocking’ the body in an intelligent and scientific way, each pose preparing the body for ones to come. The postures of the primary series include standing poses, seated poses, back bending, and inversions and focus heavily on the most common physical afflictions of Western life: short hamstrings, tight hips, spinal imbalances, poor posture and weak abdominal muscles (core strength). While the primary series is challenging, the use of props and modifications are offered to make the practice accessible to practitioners of all levels.

From BODY of Santa Fe