Marichyasana D is a pose from Ashtanga Yoga. It is the fourth and final of the 4 Marichyasana poses (a, b, c and d). And so in this article, we’re going to focus all our attention on just this Marichyasana pose, Marichyasana D. Marichyasana D is an advanced asana in the Ashtanga yoga primary series. […]
Marichyasana C: Step-By-Step Guide
Marichyasana C is a pose from Ashtanga Yoga. It is the third of 4 Marichyasana poses (a, b, c and d). And so in this article, we’re going to focus all our attention on just this Marichyasana pose, Marichyasana C. Marichyasana C is the first sitting twist in the Ashtanga yoga primary series. It is […]
Marichyasana B: Step-By-Step Guide
If you have ever been to an Ashtanga Yoga class, you may have practiced Marichyasana B. It is the second of 4 Marichyasana poses (A, B, C, and D). And so in this article, we’re going to focus all our attention on the second of the Marichyasana poses, Marichyasana B. Marichyasana B is an asana […]
Marichyasana A: Step-By-Step Guide
For anyone who has ever practiced Ashtanga Yoga, you may have come across Marichyasana A. It is the first of 4 Marichyasana poses (a, b, c and d). And so in this article, we’re going to focus all our attention on the first of the Marichyasana poses, Marichyasana A. Marichyasana A is an asana from […]
What Is Ashtanga Yoga? (And How To Start)
Ashtanga yoga is a practice that came all the way from Mysore, India. Shri T. Krishnamacharya commonly known as “the father of modern yoga” developed this practice and then taught it to Sri K. Pattabhi Jois, who went on to make it popular in the US and then around the world. That was over 80 […]
Ashtanga vs Power Yoga: Which Is Right for You?
Ashtanga yoga vs Power yoga. Both are popular yoga types. In fact, they are both rather dynamic practices. And so if you are looking for a yoga practice that will not only help calm your mind but also help you increase your flexibility and your strength, then you may like both options. However, there are […]
Ashtanga vs Hatha: Which One Is Right For You?
When you want to start yoga and you’re trying to understand the difference between Ashtanga vs Hatha yoga. These two different types of yoga place a lot of importance on the physical side of yoga. There are many differences between Ashtanga and Hatha yoga. Hatha is the most commonly practiced type of yoga and is […]
The BEST Yoga Mat for Ashtanga Yoga: Ashtanga Teacher review
There are so many yoga mats to choose from nowadays. Some are tailored to more dynamic yoga practices while others are better for more grounding practices. And so if you practice a dynamic form of yoga, such as Ashtanga, Vinyasa, or Power yoga, you want a durable mat that ticks certain boxes. So which ashtanga […]
Ashtanga Intermediate Series: Your Ultimate Guide
I still remember the moment as if it were yesterday. As I was finishing my practice and I had done my 3 dropbacks, my teacher came up to me, looked at me with a smile, and said: “Pashasana?” And that was it. That was the start of the Ashtanga intermediate series for me. **If you’re […]
Ashtanga Mysore Style: What Is It & Why It May Change Your Life
For anyone who has been to a studio where they practice Ashtanga yoga, you may have heard the term Ashtanga Mysore style. It isn’t your typical yoga class and it differs greatly from a more common Ashtanga led class. So what is Mysore style Ashtanga yoga? Ashtanga Mysore style is how ashtanga yoga is traditionally […]