If you are tired and stressed, try the short Ashtanga Yoga videos on Sonima. I have practiced Ashtanga for the past year, although its not what I teach (yet). I find it very effective for reducing my stress level and calming me down. A full practice of the Ashtanga Primary Series (there are six - the image above is of the Primary Series) can take 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Traditionally, it's taught in increments. As the student gets stronger, additional poses are added to it.
R. Sharath Jois, the grandson of Ashtanga Yoga founder, K. Pattabhi Jois, is teaching Ashtanga exactly that way on Sonima.
Bookmark this page: http://www.sonima.com/author/r-sharath-jois/
Start here with 10 minute yoga: http://www.sonima.com/live-fit/10-minute-yoga-class-sharath-jois/
There's three things you should know. You want to focus on:
- your breath
- root lock and abdominal lock (pulling the pelvic floor and abdominal muscles in)
- eye gaze
Also known as Ujjayi breathing, Bandhas, and Drishti.
More about all three here: http://www.ashtangayoga.info/ashtangayoga/basics/breathing-ujjayi/
For information about traditional Ashtanga teachings, go to: http://kpjayi.org/
You will not regret beginning this practice. It will do wonders for you.
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