Learn How to Speak Ashtanga

Yoga is full of specialized terminology, some of it Sanskrit, some anatomical, and some philosophical. Although there are a lot of types of yoga, the vocabulary generally transfers pretty well between styles. However, Ashtanga Yoga, the vigorous and regimented style founded by Pattabhi Jois, does have a number of specialized terms that haven’t come into usage elsewhere. Getting familiar with them will help you feel more comfortable trying this type of yoga.
 

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us Learn How to Speak Ashtanga Yoga is full of specialized terminology, some of it Sanskrit, some anatomical, and some philosophical. Although there are a lot of types of yoga, the vocabulary generally transfers pretty well between styles. However, Ashtanga Yoga, the vigorous and regimented style founded by Pattabhi Jois, does have a number of specialized terms that haven’t come into usage elsewhere. Getting familiar with them will help you feel more comfortable trying this type of yoga.   Ann Pizer Yoga Expert Ashtanga Vocabulary   Learn to speak Ashtanga like a pro when you head to the shala for Mysore practice (but not on moon days!) READ NOW More About Ashtanga Yoga   If the word Ashtanga is unfamiliar, here's all you need to know about the practice that helped popularize yoga in the west. READ NOW T. Krishnamacharya: The Father of Modern Yoga   You may have heard about Pattabhi Jois, B.K.S. Iyengar, and even Indra Devi, but what about their teacher T. Krishnamacharya? See why he's called the father of modern yoga. READ NOW The Goddess Pose by Michelle Goldberg   This biography of Indra Devi, published in June, provides a fascinating look into the path yoga took as it made its way west.   READ NOW Featured Articles • Symptoms of Thyroid Storm You Shouldn't Ignore • Forget sharks and killer bees... What really kills the majority of Americans? • 15 Anti-Inflammatory Foods You Should Be Eating • Best snacks when you are on the go after school! • What Does Fibromyalgia Feel Like? • Should People With Diabetes Use Sugar Substitutes? • Pilates Teasers need love too. Are you ready for it? • The 11 Best Foods To Buy in Bulk Advertisement About Yoga  |  Follow Us You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Yoga newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2015 About.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.