The characteristics of AstangaVinyasa
The Yoga Kururna is said
to have described three series of postures: Yoga Chikitsa (yoga therapy) which
we know as the “Primary Series”: Nadi Sodhcma (channel cleansing) known as the
“Intermediate series”: and &him Bhaga (divine stability) which can be
broken down into four parts and is known as the “Advanced Series”. Postures
within each series are connected by specific movements that act as counterpoises.
known as “viny asa”. These three series probably represent the most physically
challenging type of yoga practice ever constructed. This book only shows the
postures of the Primary Series.
Astanga yoga started to
spread to America in the
l970s when students studied in India
Perhaps there is something
reassuring about following a strict regime in a life that has become
bewilderingly full of choices.
