Ashtanga Led Primary – Monday 12th May 6.30-8pm

90 minutes led Ashtanga primary series. The practice will begin with five repetitions of Sun Salutation A and three sun salutation B, followed by a standing sequence. The practitioner then progresses through the first series (there are six in total) of postures called Yoga chikitsa or yoga for health. There are three places of attention or action, the breathing system (pranayama), posture (asana) and where you look (drishti). These are considered the core of the Ashtanga practice encompassing the three levels of purification: the body, nervous system and the mind. They are supposed to be performed in conjunction with each other. should practise with your attention.

Each asana in ashtanga yoga is part of a set sequence. The purpose of the asanas is to increase the strength and flexibility of the body. Breathing is ideally even and steady, meaning that the length of the inhalations and exhalations is the same. 

Drishti is the point where one focuses the eyes while practicing asana. In the ashtanga yoga method, there is a prescribed point of focus for every asana. 

Venue: We are Wellnes, 2 N Hill Rd, Headingley, Leeds LS6 2EN