Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga is a flowing, dynamic form of yoga consisting of six series of increasing difficulty and intensity. The first series forms the foundation of all of the subsequent series.
Yoga Chikitsa is the Sanskrit name for the first series and means “Yoga Therapy“. This series is meant to cleanse and heal the body. When practiced daily, the sequence of postures contained in the first series rapidly allows the practitioner to gain flexibility, strength, and especially energy. By synchronizing breath and movement, a state of meditation and inner peace can be attained.
This 90-minute class contains most of the asanas from the first half of the primary series, with other complementary warmups and exercises.