Learn why yin yoga and Ashtanga are not mutually exclusive. Use your breathing to cultivate different qualities in your Ashtanga practice.| Yoganatomy
Ashtanga yoga is a flowing yoga style rooted in the vinyāsa krama practices of Krishnamacharya. It's adaptable to all levels of students.| Yoganatomy
Base yoga alignment intentions and verbal cues on sound anatomical concepts and apply them individually to each person’s specific situation.| Yoganatomy
Recent research suggests that a simple maternity yoga practice reduces stress and improves sleep during pregnancy.| Yoganatomy
Recent research shows that the parasympathetic nervous system contributes to increased heart rate variability at low breathing rates in yoga.| Yoganatomy
Research suggests pranayama, or yogic breathing, may improve asthma symptoms and quality of life for asthma sufferers.| Yoganatomy
A plateau in yoga may be just a slow change. Be patient, consider a new approach, and reconsider what progress in yoga means.| Yoganatomy
Breathing with the diaphragm is practically the only choice. What are the alternatives? Good versus bad? Chest versus belly?| Yoganatomy
Our breathing technique in Ashtanga may sometimes increase our sympathetic response in the short term, but ideally, we work towards balance.| Yoganatomy
Most practitioners were aware of their breathing in Ashtanga for at least half of their practice time. That increased with years of practice.| Yoganatomy
Consistent yoga practice, without doing too much too soon, can help you manage your energy in yoga and make practice sustainable.| Yoganatomy