Yoga is a philosophy of life, which also has the potential to create a vibrantly healthy body and mind.

 

Ashtanga Yoga is a system of yoga transmitted to the modern world by Sri K. Pattabhi Jois (1915-2009). This method of yoga involves synchronizing the breath with a progressive series of posture - a process producing intense internal heat and a profuse, purifying sweat that detoxifies muscles and organs. The result is improved circulation, a light Ashtanga yoga, and strong body, and a calm mind.

 

Ashtanga yoga practiced in its correct sequential order gradually leads the practitioner to rediscover his or her fullest potential on all levels of human consciousness – physical, psychological, and spiritual. Through this practice of correct breathing (Ujjayi Pranayama), postures (asanas), and gazing point (dristi), we gain control of the senses and a deep awareness of ourselves. By maintaining this discipline with regularity and devotion, one acquires steadiness of body and mind.  The Primary Series (Yoga Chikitsa) detoxifies and aligns the body.

 

This demanding practice requires considerable effort and taps into and circulates a vital energy throughout the body, strengthening and purifying the nervous system. The mind then becomes lucid, clear, and precise; and according to Sri. K.Pattabhi Jois “Wherever you look you will see God.” Only through practice will we realize the truth of what our guru often says-