About this Event
Ashtanga Yoga is one of the original systems of yoga developed by Pattabhi Jois, who studied under Krishnamacharya, the Father of Modern Yoga. This practice follows a set sequence of poses—including standing, balancing, seated, backbends, and inversions—that can be modified to suit beginners. The primary series, which we will focus on, is particularly beneficial for stretching the hamstrings and opening the hips.
Ashtanga is a powerful practice that integrates poses (asanas), breath control (ujjayi pranayama), focused gaze (drishti), and energy locks (bandhas) to cultivate inward focus (pratyahara). This practice helps build long, lean muscles, enhances balance and flexibility, oxygenates the body, stimulates the lymphatic system, calms the nervous system, and moves energy through the 12 channels of the body.
Join us in this dynamic and meditative practice to cultivate physical and mental well-being.
Bring Your yoga mats, blocks, and straps.
Beginners are welcome.
Ashtanga Yoga Instructor Perry Galanopoulos
Class Structure:
- Opening Chant & Om: Optional, to center and prepare for practice
- Ashtanga Vinyasa Practice: The core of the class, focusing on the primary series
- Closing Chant & Om: Optional, to conclude the practice
- Savasana: A final relaxation pose with a sound bowl to deepen the experience
Event venue & nearby stays
Daiyuzenji Rinzai Zen Temple, 3717 North Ravenswood Avenue, Chicago, United States
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