In this Beginners Ashtanga Yoga class we are adding additional asana from the level 2 class we practiced a few weeks ago. You can check out the level 1 class here if you have not practiced ashtanga before, then I highly recommend you start with this class and build slowly.

Class contents:

This is the third class in the a modified Ashtanga Yoga practice for beginners.

During this practice we will move through:

• Surya Namaskar a (sun salutation a)

• Surya Namaskar b

• Padangusthasana to Padahastasana (standing forward fold)

• Trikonasana a (triangle pose) + Trikonasana b

• Parsvakonasana a (extended side angle) + Parsvakonasana b

• Prasaritapadottanasana a, b, c & d (wide leg forward fold)

• All standing poses from the Ashtanga yoga practice

• Setubandhasana (supported bridge)

• Pascimattanasana (seated forward fold)

Final 3 closing postures (modified)

• Yoga Mudra

• Padmasana

• Utpluthih