One may sends a shiver down the spine whenever Ashtanga Vinyasa is mentioned. Many hold an idea that Ashtanga as a powerful and almost unattainable practice. Some say its even close to "military yoga" or "yoga for the warriors".
Though the first series is name " Yoga Chikitsa"--- as a " Therapeutic" practice, its not physically slow and gentle; however the process and the effect is focusing on detoxifying.
Fire element plays a important role here. Whether its toxins, stress or fats--- we need to boost up the fire inside the body to create intense heat, to remove the impurities--- that's why the practice is very sweat pouring.
Many people are surprised by the refresh feeling after the practice:)
Whether you're a pure beginner or been practicing for sometimes, its doesn't matter! Yoga practices always offer modification. Its a matter of courage of even stepping on the mat. The thing is many people have heard and read about it, and are already frightened--- which they haven't even try it!
When i was in Mysore, there were total pure beginners at the last row attempted the series. The gurus ( who speaks little English) tried to get them into the pose, " You.. Left up, leg up, this one, right go back, hold.... 1..2...3....breath!.4...5"
Thumps up for their courage!
Ashtanga Vinyasa touches me as a practice of " tough love"---- towards myself and others.
There's times when its really difficult and dragging, and times when its smooth sailing; but no chance for any doubt that the practice is going to be harmful; and i just have to get through it to be stronger.
Equilibrium in duality.
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