Most Recent Ashtanga Classes
Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga as taught Sri K. Pattabhi Jois is a system of postures linked together by breath and movement. This is an ancient and powerful discipline for cultivating physical, mental and spiritual health. Progressive techniques of breath, posture and movement, cleanse, stretch and strengthen the body as well as focus and calm the mind. A deeper experience of the self becomes possible through consistent practice. The Ashtanga yoga practices offered here on YogaGlo will guide you through the traditional Ashtanga series with occasional variations to help you grow your practice.
Drishti - We will discuss its importance in practice, look at the nine drishtis used in the Ashtanga Vinyasa System and then do MOST of the primary series... more
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The Half/Full Class - This is a Half Primary, Full Vinyasa. We practice right up to Navasana, doing all of the seated poses utilizing the full vinyasa... more
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Back to Basics - This Level 1/2 Ashtanga class takes a close look at the basics of practice and moves at a pace that is appropriate for new students. O... more
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Full Primary in Sanskrit - This is a full vinyasa full primary series led class with an added touch. Here we are reciting the names of each asana, in... more
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Shoulder Stand Sequence - Jodi explains the traditional shoulder stand sequence that is taught in the Ashtanga yoga system and then a modified and saf... more
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Deepen Your Practice Through Awareness - This class moves through most of the primary series, skipping select postures. The emphasis here is on de... more
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Condensed Primary Series for Busy Yogis - A 45-minute condensed version of the Ashtanga Primary Series that is designed to be a strong practice. He... more
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Pranayama - The focus of this class is Pranayama. We begin with a discussion of Pranayama and an introductory practice, then we do the half primary with ... more
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Build Your Headstand from the Ground Up - Here we are building a headstand from the ground up. You will learn Jodi's 4-stage method to build your h... more
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Primary Series for Tight Hamstrings - A 90-minute class designed specifically for people who are challenged with tight hamstrings. This class gives ... more
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Pressed for Time Primary Series - A 30-minute condensed version of the Ashtanga Primary Series. Jodi has selected the most important asanas to help y... more
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Half Primary for Tight Hips - In this class we are going to focus on working with tight hips and develop some strategies to accelerate the opening of ... more
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Jump Through Prep - Jodi teaches a method for moving from downward dog to a sitting position while maintaining breath, bandhas and drishti. This method ... more
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Full Vinyasa Primary Series - Full vinyasa Primary Series is the unabridged form of the vinyasas. The number of movements required to get in and out o... more
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Ashtanga for Tender Knees - Ashtanga Half Primary - In this class we are going to focus on working around tender or injured knees in the Ashtanga prac... more
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Use of Shoulders & Hands in Primary Series - Half Primary -- FOCUS, proper use of shoulders and hands. In this half primary we will discuss the com... more
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Intro to Ashtanga Yoga - Introduction to Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga In this 90- minute class, Jodi Blumstein will introduce the fundamental aspects of this ... more
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Half Primary Series - This 90-minute class will lead you through what is commonly called half of the Primary Series of Ashtanga Yoga, although it is a ... more
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