Ashtanga Yoga Project

Ashtanga Yoga collection Project !

Welcome to Ashtanga Yoga Collection Project!
At AYA, we are attempting to demystify any secrets and misgivings about Ashtanga Yoga.

The following article will try to provide comprehensive and neutral information from various subject-matter experts about Ashtanga Yoga Postures and Practices. We have called this 'Ashtanga Yoga Collection' Project. This project aims to become a ready-reckoner and a reference for yoga teachers and enthusiasts training in Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga. Although it is not an open forum, we invite participation from Ajarya Teachers as also yoga teachers from all over the world. All your submissions will be reviewed by our panel before they are published online.

Ardha Chandarasana Poses

ARDHA CHANDRASANA (Half Moon Posture)

  • What is the translation for the Sanskrit Name Ardha Chandrasana or Ardhachandrasana or Ardha Candrasana posture?
  • What is the meaning of the Ashtanga Yoga Posture titled Ardha Chandrasana?
  • Why is the Ashtanga Asana so called? Is this a part of the Ashtanga Yoga series?
  • What is the category of Half Moon Posture? What type of asana is Ardhachandrasana?
  • How many counts does this Half Moon Posture need?
  • What are the points of awareness for this Ashtanga pose?
  • Are there any variations to Ardha Chandrasana posture?

Find out everything about Ardha Chandrasana or the Half Moon Pose including procedure, benefits, limitations, physiology, therapeutic application and biomechanics of Ardha Chandrasana.

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Ardha Matsyendrasana

ARDHA MATSYENDRASANA (Half Lord of the Fishes Pose or the Half Spinal Twist Pose)

  • What is the translation for the Sanskrit Name Ardha Matsyendrasana posture?
  • What is the meaning of the Ashtanga Yoga Posture titled Ardha Matsyendrasana?
  • Why is the Ashtanga Asana so called? Is this a part of the Ashtanga Yoga series?
  • What is the category of Half Lord of the Fishes Pose or the Half Spinal Twist Posture? What type of asana is Ardha Matsyendrasana?
  • How many counts does this Half Spinal Twist Posture need?
  • What are the points of awareness for this Ashtanga pose?
  • Are there any variations to Ardha Matsyendrasana posture?

Find out everything about Ardha Matsyendrasana or the Half Spinal Twist Posture including procedure, benefits, limitations, physiology, therapeutic application and biomechanics of Ardha Matsyendrasana.

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Gaumukhasana Yoga Pose

GAUMUKHASANA (Cow Face Posture)

  • What is the translation for the Sanskrit Name Gaumukhasana or Gomukhasana or Gowmukhasana posture?
  • What is the meaning of the Ashtanga Yoga Posture titled Gaumukhasana?
  • Why is the Ashtanga Asana so called? Is this a part of the Ashtanga Yoga series?
  • What is the category of Cow Face Posture? What type of asana is Gaumukhasana?
  • How many counts does this Cow Face Posture need?
  • What are the points of awareness for this Ashtanga pose?
  • Are there any variations to Gaumukhasana posture?

Find out everything about Gaumukhasana or the Cow Face Posture including procedure, benefits, limitations, physiology, therapeutic application and biomechanics of Gaumukhasana.

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Parvatasana Poses

PARVATASANA (Mountain Posture)

  • What is the translation for the Sanskrit Name Parvatasana posture?
  • What is the meaning of the Ashtanga Yoga Posture titled Parvatasana?
  • Why is the Ashtanga Asana so called? Is this a part of the Ashtanga Yoga series?
  • What is the category of Mountain Posture? What type of asana is Parvatasana?
  • How many counts does this Mountain Posture need?
  • What are the points of awareness for this Ashtanga pose?
  • Are there any variations to Parvatasana posture?

Find out everything about Parvatasana or the Mountain Posture including procedure, benefits, limitations, physiology, therapeutic application and biomechanics of Parvatasana.

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Bakasana Pose

BAKASANA (Crane Pose)

  • What is the translation for the Sanskrit Name Bakasana?
  • What is the meaning of the Ashtanga Yoga Posture titled Bakasana?
  • Why is the Ashtanga Asana so called? Is this a part of the Ashtanga Yoga series?
  • What is the category of Crane Pose? What type of asana is Bakasana?
  • How many counts does this Crane Pose Posture need?
  • What are the points of awareness for this Ashtanga pose?
  • Are there any variations to Bakasana posture?

Find out everything about Bakasana or the Crane Pose Posture including procedure, benefits, limitations, physiology, therapeutic application and biomechanics of Bakasana.

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Padmasana Poses

PADMASANA (Lotus Pose)

  • What is the translation for the Sanskrit Name Padmasana?
  • What is the meaning of the Ashtanga Yoga Posture titled Padmasana?
  • Why is the Ashtanga Asana so called? Is this a part of the Ashtanga Yoga series?
  • What is the category of Lotus Pose? What type of asana is Padmasana?
  • How many counts does this Lotus Pose Posture need?
  • What are the points of awareness for this Ashtanga pose?
  • Are there any variations to Padmasana posture?

Find out everything about Padmasana or the Lotus Pose Posture including procedure, benefits, limitations, physiology, therapeutic application and biomechanics of Padmasana.

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International Affiliations

Yoga Alliance