Glossary

Ashtanga Yoga

अष्टाङ्ग योग · aṣṭāṅga yoga · ahsh-TAHN-gah YOH-gah

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Pronunciation

Meaning

eight-limbed yoga

Vigorous, structured practice following set sequences.

Ashtanga is a physically demanding style developed by Pattabhi Jois. Practitioners move through a fixed series of poses (Primary, Intermediate, Advanced) linked by vinyasa and synchronized with ujjayi breath.

In practice

VinyasaUjjayi BreathYoga Sutras

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