Ashtanga Week 5: October 23-29
Continued emphasis on Ujjayi Pranayama (victorious breath) Mula Bandha (root lock) Uddiyana Bandha (abdominal lock) drishti (directed gazing point) and asana.
Full integration of these tools in a vinyasa flow.
Introducing:
Emphasis on twists in the Standing Sequence to wring out the old and soak up the new…detoxing benefits. Also, finishing poses in the Primary Series-Beginning with back-bending and progressing through inversions and hip openers, the finishing sequence of Ashtanga yoga serves to consolidate the benefits of the complete practice and calm the nervous system, heart, and mind.
2nd Limb-Niyama, has to do with self-discipline and observances. Practicing the first Niyama (5 in total)
Shaucha (purification)….“you can’t throw mud without dirtying your own hands”
https://www.thehouseofyoga.com/magazine/sixth-key-inner-transformation-shaucha
