Ashtanga Yoga for Complete Beginners with Maria Margolies
Beginner Classes • 34m
Join our newest HTPY instructor - Maria Margolies with this Basics of Ashtanga yoga class! This is a fundamental and ashtanga basics class for beginners. In this class, Maria introduces the ashtanga method, explains the fundamentals of the ashtanga vinyasa yoga system and its terms. We learn about the breath (ujayi), the gazing point (drishti) and bandhas as well as sun salutations. It is a great class for those of you who are interested in learning the ashtanga method step by step and start your yoga practice at home. It helps to bring concentration, awareness, build strength and flexibility as well as clarity of mind.
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Day 1 Surya Namaskar A: Ashtanga Chal...
Welcome to Day 1 of our 7 Day Ashtanga Yoga for Beginners Challenge with Maria Margolies! Today, you'll learn the essence of Ashtanga yoga starting with Sun Salutation A, linking breath to movement. Closing poses with seated hip openers and core strength.
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Day 2 Surya Namaskar B: Ashtanga Chal...
Learn the foundations of Sun Salutation B (Surya Namaskar B) with Maria! Link Sun A and Sun B together along with the drishti (gaze) and bandhas (internal locks).
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Day 3 Padangustasana: Ashtanga Challe...
Learn the first posture of the primary series today with Maria Margolies - a standing forward bend with padangustasana and padahastasana. Link everything together with surya namaskar a, surya namaskar b, and finish with the ending sequence!
