Ashtanga Yoga

Ashtanga Yoga is the yoga of eight limbs, not limited to the postures and breathwork.
Eight limbs defined by Maharshi Patanjali are –
1. Yama (Restraints)
2. Niyama (Observances)
3. Asana (Postures)
4. Pranayama (Regulation of Breath)
5. Pratyahara (Withholding of senses)
6. Dharana (Concentration/Fixity)
7. Dhyana (Meditation/Contemplation)
8. Samadhi (Absolute Concentration/Oneness with the self).

• “Asana” the third limb of Ashtanga regulates body rhythms and enables a deeper understanding of the body and its correlation with the breath and mind.
• “Pranayama” the fourth limb of Ashtanga. ‘Prana’ means Breath or Vital Force and ‘Ayam’ means Control or regulation. Therefore, pranayama means conscious regulation of breath to manage the mind-body complex through external processes of breathing i.e., Inhalation, Holding of breath, Exhalation, and Suspension of breath.

Maharshi Patanjali has defined yoga as “Yogaschittavrittinirodha” which means stoppage of fluctuations or modifications of the mind.

The first five limbs of Ashtanga work on the external observable aspects of personality such as physical body posture, breathing, use of our senses and our individual and social relationship.

The last three limbs work on improving mental and emotional state and internal processes which cannot be seen but can only be experienced by oneself.

What is MULADHARA?

At Muladhara, the main objective is to develop a deeper connection with the body in which one feels safe through basic body movements, breath-movement alignment, and conscious relaxation techniques.

What do we practice at Muladhara?

• Basic body movements
• Static Asanas
• Dynamic Asanas
• Pranayama (Breathwork)
• Kriyas
• Facial Yoga
• Conscious Relaxation
• Chair Yoga

Who can join?

• Healthy Adult (with minor ailments)
• Age group -13years-70years
• Beginners (with no prior experience in Yoga)
• People with no experience in exercise

What to bring for a session?

• Yoga mat
• Microfiber towel
• Water Bottle
• Wear comfortable and breathable clothing
• Your mind and body

Duration of each session

• 1hour