Ashtanga Yoga Practice Cards: The Primary Series

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A full-color practice deck of the Ashtanga Primary Series–by the dynamic yoga teacher Kino MacGregor.

Ashtanga Yoga is one of the most popular and rigorous styles of yoga—and now practicing the Primary Series at home could not be easier! This full-color set of practice cards includes ninety poses (the series plus each pose in Surya Namaskara A and B), each with photos, instructions, the drishti (point of focus), and a list of benefits.

Kino MacGregor’s clear, step-by-step instruction of the Ashtanga Yoga Primary Series is a wonderful initiation for those who are new to the practice and will motivate experienced yogis toward perfection of the form. Her devotion to yoga as a path of self-realization will inspire all practitioners

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Ashtanga Yoga Practice Cards

The Primary Series

Parivrtta Trikonasana / Trikonasana B: Revolved Triangle Pose

Drishti: Hastagrai (Fingers)

Benefits:

Cleanses the internal organsHelps relieve the symptoms of asthmaImproves digestionOpens the chest and improves breathingStrengthens the lower back, spine, shoulders, legs, and groinStretches the hamstrings, spine, hips, upper back, and chestImproves balance

Marichasana A: Pose Dedicated to Sage Marichi A

Drishti: Padhayoragrai (Toes)

Benefits:

Cleanses the liver, kidneys, and abdominal organsImproves digestionOpens the hips and shoulders

Marichasana D: Pose Dedicated to Sage Marichi D

Drishti: Parsva (Side)

Benefits:

Cleanses and massages the abdominal organsImproves digestionRelieves constipationOpens the spine and shouldersDeepens the bandhasRelieves backacheIncreases energy flow

Sirsasana: Headstand

Drishti: Nasagrai (Nose)

Benefits:

Builds strength throughout the body and mindCalms the nervous systemDraws the life energy up along the central axisIncreases blood flow to the brainStimulates the pineal and pituitary glandsImproves digestionDrains the lymph systemRelieves swelling in the legs

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Shambhala (February 5, 2019)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Cards ‏ : ‎ 68 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1611806488
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1611806489
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.73 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.6 x 1.7 x 7.32 inches