Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga
Ashtanga Yoga is an ancient system of Yoga that was taught by Vamana Rishi in the Yoga Korunta. This text was imparted to Sri T. Krishnamacharya in the early 1900's by his Guru Rama Mohan Brahmachari, and was later passed down to Sri K Pattabhi Jois (photo to right) during the duration of his studies with Krishnamacharya, beginning in 1927.
The practice consists of a sequence of opening chant, asanas (fundamental, primary, then finishing postures), and closing chant, that flow one after another like a dance. When this practice is sustained with diligence and dedication, the poisons that surround the spiritual heart ~ desire, anger, delusion, greed, envy and sloth ~ are purified and the light of our inner nature shines forth.
To read more about Ashtanga Vinyasa and Sri K Pattabhi Jois, I encourage you to explore the links on the resources page.
