An Introduction to 'Ujjayi' breathing

The Sanskrit word 'Ujjayi' means 'Victorious breath' or 'Victory over'.

Ujjahi breathing, which is sometimes ...

10 mins

Tristhana Method

This is a methodology for practice, which is at the core of the Ashtanga Vinyasa system of yoga but relevant to any postural practice.

5 mins

Ashtanga yoga opening mantra

0 mins

SUN SALUTATIONS - Unpacking the elements of 'Surya Namaskar B' (from the Ashtanga Yoga sequence)

Shot at the beautiful Limehouse Yoga Studio in Cornwall with Limehouse Yoga director Jock Orton

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34 mins

SUN SALUTATIONS - Unpacking 'Surya Namaskar A' (from the Ashtanga Yoga sequence)

In this video we explore the sun salutations, looking at the principle movements and awareness / importance of breath. How to work with variations so that ...

14 mins

Drishti - 'Looking Place'

Drishti or 'Looking Place' is one of the three elements of the Tristhana, the method of practice which also includes awareness of our breath and ...

6 mins

ASHTANGA YOGA - Half Primary Series guided class (seated asanas)

Primary Series - Vinyasa Count

Filmed at the beautiful Limehouse Yoga Studio in Cornwall with our lovely friends Jock and Fi, this guided class is designed to be a resource ...

30 mins

Pādāṅguṣṭhāsana - 'Hand to Big Toe Pose'

Standing Sequence - Technique and Guidance

Asana Foundations

In this short tutorial video we explore this standing, forward folding asana. We ...

6 mins

Utthita Trikoṇāsana - 'Triangle Pose'

Standing Sequence - Technique and Guidance

Asana Foundations

In this short tutorial video we explore this standing, side stretch (lateral movement). ...

9 mins

Pārśvakoṇāsana - 'Extended side angle pose'

Standing Sequence - Technique and Guidance

Asana Foundations

This tutorial video is an exploration of another of the foundational standing asanas, ...

9 mins

Prasārita Pādottānāsana - (Wide legged forward fold)

Standing Sequence - Technique and Guidance

Asana foundations

This wide legged forward folding asana works to build strength in both the ...

8 mins

Hasta Pādāṅguṣṭhāsana

Standing Sequence - Technique and Guidance

Preparation for this challenging balancing asana

Building strength, stability and mobility in the ...

9 mins

Utkaṭāsana - 'Chair Pose'

Standing Sequence - Technique and Guidance

Asana Foundations

In this video, we explore another of the standing asanas, Utkaṭā...

11 mins

Vīrabhadrāsana - 'Warrior Pose'

Standing Sequence - Technique and Guidance

Asana Foundations

In this video, we explore another of the standing asanas, Vī...

12 mins

Surya Namaskar A, B & Foundational Standing Asanas

Primary Series - Vinyasa Count

This video is a resource for learning the traditional vinyasa count for the these asanas. It is suitable for anyone already familiar with practicing these ...

15 mins

Daṇḍāsana - 'Staff pose'

Primary series asanas - Technique and Guidance

Asana Foundations

This foundational seated asana, Dandasana works to build hip, spine and ...

10 mins

Paścimottānāsana - ‘Western stretch' or seated forward fold

Primary series asanas - Technique and Guidance

Asana Foundations

This forward folding classical asana stretches the back line of the ...

10 mins

Pūrvottānāsana - 'Eastern stretch'

Primary series asanas - Technique and Guidance

Asana Foundations

This asana is a great counter pose for Paścimottānā...

10 mins

Learning the Vinyasa Count - Ardha Baddha Padma Paschimottanasana

Primary Series - Vinyasa Count

In this video Helen counts you through the breaths for each transition and 'state of the asana' (the place where we stay for 5 breaths) for ...

5 mins

Trianga Mukhaikapada Paschimottanasana - 'Three limb forward bend pose'

Primary series asanas - Technique and Guidance

Trianga Mukhaikapada Paschimottanasana is a seated asana and the fifth asana in the Ashtanga yoga primary series sequence, coming after Ardha Baddha Padma Paschimottanasana.

20 mins

Ardha Baddha Padma Paschimottanasana

Primary series asanas - Technique and Guidance

Ardha Baddha Padma Paschimottanasana (half bound lotus western stretch) is a seated asana and the fourth asana in the Ashtanga yoga primary series sequence.

20 mins

Learning the Vinyasa Count - Trianga Mukhaikapada Paschimottanasana

Primary Series - Vinyasa Count

In this video Helen counts you through the breaths for each transition and 'state of the asana' (the place where we stay for 5 breaths) for ...

5 mins

Learning the Vinyasa Count - Marichyasana A & B

Primary Series - Vinyasa Count

In this video Helen counts you through the breaths for each transition and 'state of the asana' (the place where we stay for 5 breaths). We ...

5 mins

Learning the Vinyasa Count - Marichyasana C & D

Primary Series - Vinyasa Count

This video is a resource for learning the traditional vinyasa count for the these asanas. It is suitable for anyone already familiar with practicing these ...

4 mins

Baddha koṇāsana - Practice tips and variations to explore

Primary series asanas - Technique and Guidance

Asana Foundations

‘Bound angle’ or ‘Cobbler’ pose

This video is a resource for learning the traditional vinyasa count for the these asanas. It is suitable for anyone already familiar with practicing these ...

3 mins

ASHTANGA Guided Practice - Foundational standing asanas and Introduction to Intermediate series

This guided practice is suitable for anyone already familiar with Ashtanga yoga and with an established regular practice of at least the standing sequence.

45 mins

Ashtanga yoga closing shanti mantra

The traditional closing shanti (peace) mantra which we chant at the end of practice.

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