To enable people develop their own Yoga (Body-Mind Framework) Practice to deepen their understanding of themselves and explore their potential
Samyama Academy of Yoga was founded to share and inculcate a path of practice and penance among its students. Focus, perseverance and a strong will for peace form the core of the classes at Samyama. Samyama believes that every human being has taken form to make progress along the lines of peace and happiness and it is only the lack of time to understand the self and a lack of determination to repl
In headstand, try to stack hip over shoulder and keep hip there when you lift up / return. Build core strength and arm / shoulder stability. Try it.
Bakasana B. Different practices. Slightly different methods. Mostly dictated by strength and control during a given practice.
Purvotthanasana - East side (anterior) intense stretch - reverse plank. Strengthens posterior chain - calf, hamstrings, glutes, low back, mid back.
Prep: Slight anterior hip tilt. Thighs pushing down. Toes pointed. Raised sternum. Retracted shoulders. Fingers pointing at feet.
Move: Exhale. Press heels. Lift hips as high as possible. Open chest. Breathe with diaphragm pulled up so the abdomen can continue to be locked / sucked in.
Exit: Exhale. Gently return hips to floor.
Nauli practice. Helps the uddiyana bandha in practice, cleanses visceral organs. Tutorial another day….
L-sits. Testing core compression, shoulder stability and quad strength. Working on this will make you stronger; the Ashtanga vinyasas easier.
Since it is a compound skill, working on individual areas and skill work needs to be done together. Patience will pay!
In Marichasana (Marichyasana, to be precise), there is one leg that is always bent - knee up and foot near hip. This is in the same position for all Marichyasanas, A through H. It is important to find a good place for this foot allowing both objectives of the asana - forward fold and twist - to be achievable. In this video, we look at the placement of this foot.
Work on Bhujapeedasana with diligence. Build pushing strength. Build hip strength and mobility. This can open entire sequences of asanas for your practice.
Pushing strength is key to be able to jump back. Just repeating the movement won’t get you there. Build strength intentionally - make the jump back happen!
01/04/2026
Many people assume all yoga classes are the same. However, this isn’t the case. One of the main differences between Ashtanga and many other yoga styles lies in how the practice is organized.
In Ashtanga (traditional Mysore Ashtanga Vinyasa) yoga, the sequence of poses is fixed and repeated regularly. Practitioners gradually memorize the sequence and progress step by step as the body builds strength, stability, and familiarity with the practice. In contrast, in other yoga styles, the sequence varies from class to class. Students follow the teacher’s guidance through different flows, and the pace or intensity can vary depending on the teacher and class.
Understanding this distinction helps explain why some practitioners prefer the structure and repetition of Ashtanga, while others enjoy the variety and creativity found in other styles. Both approaches can support a consistent yoga practice; they simply offer different ways of progressing.
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