Course Description:
Ashtanga is not just a physical exercise; it's a holistic experience that integrates breath, focus, and inner peace. Through dynamic, flowing practice, you'll learn to harmonize breath and movement, achieving balance between body and mind.
Many people choose Ashtanga because it enhances flexibility, strength, and endurance, while also reducing stress and anxiety, and improving emotional stability. It's a thoughtful practice that requires focus and mindfulness, which is why many find it deeply beneficial.
However, practicing Ashtanga requires caution. While it's beneficial for both body and mind, improper practice can lead to injury. This might occur due to incorrect postures, overexertion, or lack of professional guidance. Therefore, our workshop focuses on providing professional guidance and appropriate adjustments to ensure your practice is safe and effective.
Whether you're looking to enhance flexibility or find a way to calm your mind, this workshop caters to your needs. Whether you're new to Ashtanga or have some experience, we welcome you to join us as we explore the mysteries of Ashtanga and enjoy this beautiful journey of yoga together!
-Explore the origins and core principles of Ashtanga, and understand its practice objectives.
-Learn basic Ashtanga yoga breathing techniques and postures, and understand their importance in practice.
-Learn the counting method of Sanskrit Numbers 1 to 26 and gaze points for standing poses.
-Dive into the movements of the Primary Series, and understand the role of guidance and gaze points.
-Explore the application of the three bandhas during practice, and learn to seamlessly practice backbend sequences.
-Enhance understanding of proper alignment in yoga postures, and emphasize the smoothness and coordination between breath and movement.
-Learn to seamlessly practice inversion sequences, and explore detailed explanations of Setu Bandhasana and Sirsasana.
-Understand the key points of intermediate practice, and learn safe techniques for seven headstand variations.
-Develop a personalized practice plan to continue your Ashtanga yoga journey.
More Information :
**Full attendance and completion of this course is required to attain the certificate for the Introduction of Ashtanga 14 hours Workshop from Hong Kong Yoga Academy.
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