Method of the master Sri K. Pattabhi jois, disciple of T. Krishnamacharya (Mysore India)

Ashtanga –Eight limbs or stages-

Yama- Universal ethical principles-
Niyama- Looking at oneself-
Asana- Postures-
Pranayama- Breath control-
Pratyahara- Internalization of conscience-
Dharana- Concentration-
Dhyana- Meditation-
Samadhi- Contemplation-

Vinyasa- Breath synchronized with movement.

YoYoga- Union - Patanjali (Wise Indian man): Yoga is achieved by controlling the movements of conscience “yoga chitta vritti nirodhah”.

The Ashtanga method consists of a sequence of postures linked together by transition movements and specific breath (ujjayi pranayama), as well as of other two techniques (bandhas and dristhi).

Bandhas – locks that activate the pranic energy and the energy channels of the body (nadis).

The three most important ones are:
Mula bandha – perineum zone-
Uddiyana bandha –low part of the abdomen-
Jalandhara bandha -throat-

Dristhi- Eyes fixed on different specific points during the practice; eg: the tip of the nose.

If this kind of traditional yoga is practised in its correct sequential order, applying the above-mentioned techniques correctly, it generates considerable internal heat, purifies toxins that are in the body, works on the endocrine and central nervous system, improves concentration, oxygenates blood, gives strength, flexibility and clarity of thought.

“Practice and everything will come”
Sri k Pattabhi jois