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.

Akarshanasana Poses

AKARSHANASANA (Vishnu's Couch Pose or Eternal One's Pose or Side-Reclining Leg Lift)

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

Find out everything about Anantaasanaa or the Side-Reclining Leg Lift Posture including procedure, benefits, limitations, physiology, therapeutic application and biomechanics of Anantaasanaa.

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Ardha Kati

ARDHA KATI CHAKRASANA (Right bending) Half

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

Find out everything about Ardha Kati Chakrasan or the (Right bending) Half including procedure, benefits, limitations, physiology, therapeutic application and biomechanics of Ardha Kati Chakrasan.

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Garbha Pindas Poses

GARBHA PINDASANA (Posture of Embryo in the Womb)

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

Find out everything about Garbha Pindasana or the Embryo in the Womb including procedure, benefits, limitations, physiology, therapeutic application and biomechanics of Garbha Pindasana.

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Utthita Hasta poses

UTTHITA HASTA PADANGUSTHASANA (Extended Hand to Big Toe)

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

Find out everything about Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana or the Extended Hand to Big Toe including procedure, benefits, limitations, physiology, therapeutic application and biomechanics of Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana.

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Prasatitha Poses

PRASATITHA PADOTTHANASANA (Wide-Legged-Forward-Bend)

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

Find out everything about Prasatitha Padotthanasana or the wide-legged-forward-bend including procedure, benefits, limitations, physiology, therapeutic application and biomechanics of Prasatitha Padotthanasana.

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International Affiliations

Yoga Alliance