Ashtanga Yoga Primary Series asanas/poses with their names, images, method, breathing technique, gazing points & alignment with yoga props.

Here is a complete list of asanas in the primary series of Ashtanga yoga, shown in the order they are meant to be practiced. An Ashtanga class begins in Tadasana, the standing position. Then, depending on the yoga teacher, you might first chant the opening mantra or bring your hands to the prayer position for an Om.

Ashtanga Primary Series (also known as the First Series or Yoga Chikitsa), literally means yoga therapy. This is a program which, when performed regularly heals all sickness and purifies your body in preparation for deeper Yogic practice - both physical as well as meditative.

The perfect cheat sheet to place next to your yoga mat: Asana sequences in a small and practical format for downloading and printing. These cheat sheets contain photos of the fundamental poses as well as pictures of the first, second and third Ashtanga yoga series.

Ashtanga list of Primary Series postures Forward fold and holding foot variations. Surya Namaskar A Surya Namaskar B STANDING POSTURES 1. Padangusthasana (big toe pose) 2. Pada Hastasana (hands under feet) 3. Trikonasana (triangle) 4. Parivritta Trikonasana (revolved triangle) 5. Utthita Parsvakonasana (extended side angle) 6.