Health benefits of PRACTICING Ashtanga YOGA
The benefits of practicing Ashtanga yoga are like no other. To ensure you get the most out of this powerful practice, it is crucial to get as close to the source as possible. Krista Shirley studied in Mysore, the birthplace of the Mysore-style of Ashtanga Yoga, for 10 years and teaches the way she was taught. Experience this for yourself at The Yoga Shala in Winter Park, FL (near College Park, in the Orlando area).
Ashtanga Yoga employs a multitude of techniques, such as postures, breathing, concentration and meditation exercises; we could call it the yoga of techniques. Ashtanga Yoga differs from other forms of yoga in that it is dynamic; most are static. The benefits of this particular yoga practice may be grouped into three categories: physical, emotional and mental.
Ashtanga Yoga employs a multitude of techniques, such as postures, breathing, concentration and meditation exercises; we could call it the yoga of techniques. Ashtanga Yoga differs from other forms of yoga in that it is dynamic; most are static. The benefits of this particular yoga practice may be grouped into three categories: physical, emotional and mental.
PhysicalAll the schools of yoga promote flexibility, but very few emphasize physical strength and muscle training. This is where Ashtanga stands out. Ashtanga aims to not only make the practitioner calm of mind and peaceful of soul, but also have a strong, toned, controlled body. Because of its weight management and strength building routine, Ashtanga has become a popular choice of not just yoga practitioners, but also athletes looking to augment their sport by adding flexibility and core strength.
Not only that, because of the strict series and fast pace of the pose changes for seasoned practitioners, it also promotes stamina and endurance. And because it only uses body weight, Ashtanga makes the practitioner stronger but not give a bulky look, instead making the practitioner a lean, toned human being. |
Mental Our daily lives overstimulate us. Work obligations, family responsibilities and noise from outside overwhelm our senses constantly. A dedicated Ashtanga practice brings you back to yourself on a daily basis, keeping you centered. Your inner world is replenished and nourished, so there is more of you to go around.
Dedicated Ashtanga practitioners report they feel “calm” and “energized” after practice. Ashtanga relieves your body of nagging pains, and your mind of ongoing worries. It’s like getting an internal massage every day, giving you a youthful glow and presence. |
emotionalThe emotional benefits of Ashtanga yoga practice consist of not being be a slave to one's emotions, but rather the witness. Emotions cause most of our suffering. These emotions may become unbearable by identifying with them, and can cause negative results if we follow their urges.
It's important to know the difference between emotions and feelings. A feeling is an authentic sensation arising in the present moment, such as love. An emotion is the reliving of a previously imprinted condition. For example because we have been hurt in the past, we are acting in the present moment not out of love, but jealousy or fear. Whenever we are emoting, we are in the past; whenever we are feeling, we are in the present. Yoga makes you feel more intensely by removing layers of old conditioning. |
The Yoga Shala
2020 Crosby Way, Winter Park, FL 32792
krista@olotita.com
2020 Crosby Way, Winter Park, FL 32792
krista@olotita.com
