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Ashtanga Yoga
Ashtanga vinyasa is a hatha yoga practice based on the Yoga Korunta and oral teachings transmitted to Pattahbi Jois from the great yoga master Krishnamacharya whose lineage can be traced back to the ninth century.
An Ashtanga class starts with a cardiovascular exercise called the sun salutation which involves a very dynamic series of forward and backward bending movements. This exercise heats up the body and awakens vital energy within. One then practices a sequence of yoga postures with an emphasis on three elements: (1) a contraction of the pelvic floor muscles to lock in and concentrate the vital energy; (2) a sustained, powerful breathing technique; and (3) a specific point of visual focus during the posture. Each posture is held for a certain number of breaths before repeating a portion of the sun salutation to maintain the dynamic flow of vital energy.
Due to the fiery nature of this practice, one tends to feel completely purified and energized throughout every cell of the body and also the mind.
After the sequence of yoga postures, one sits to practice the control of the vital energy through various breathing techniques. One calms down and focuses on the inflow, retention, and outflow of the breath and its consequent subtle influence on the movement of the vital energy within. Finally, one lies down and falls into a very deep relaxation since there is nothing left than to let go of all remaining tensions and surrender, which in turn induces a state of vitality and joy.
Both the Ashtanga and Sivananda methods taught at the center are suitable for complete beginners to yoga. The difference between them is that the beginner choosing the Ashtanga method has an inclination toward an invigorating approach that purifies, energizes and vitalises while the beginner choosing the Sivananda method has an inclination toward a soothing approach that brings inner tranquility and centeredness.
Sivananda Yoga
When one speaks of Sivananda Yoga, one is talking about the style of hatha yoga (yoga postures and breathing exercises) that is practiced within the Sivananda centers founded by Swami Vishnudevananda.
In a Sivananda class, we start with breathing exercises to tune ourselves inward before working with the physical body. We then do a cardio-vascular exercise called the sun salutation to warm up the body and awaken vital energy. This is followed by a series of 12 basic postures to channel and concentrate vital energy: inverted postures, forward bends, backward bends, rotations, strengthening postures, standing postures, and balancing postures.
Between each posture, the student relaxes for a short time which allows for the vital energy to be reabsorbed. A longer guided relaxation is also done at the end and brings about the overall sense of harmony and well-being one feels after class.
Regardless of whether a student comes into class tired or agitated, the balanced nature of the Sivananda system renders the student calm and lucid.