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SIX MINI VIDEOS TO REVITALIZE YOUR PRACTICE

The essentials is all about setting you up for success on your mat in the Sun Salutations.

There are 142 movements in the classical sun salutations. If you are misaligned, it can cause discomfort and even injury in a practice designed to be healing and helpful.

Learn key tools to line yourself up on your mat, learn to breath in sync with your movement, how to focus and engage your inner strength. SO MANY have come to our trainings to learn these exact tools.

What You Have Access To

  • Welcome to the Essentials Course! We’ll set the foundation for your journey.

  • In this lesson, we are going to sync your movement with your breath to find your natural rhythm.

  • We are going to explore the internal energy locks (Bandhas) to build stability and power from within.

  • In this lesson, we focus on your gaze. You will learn how fixed eye points improve balance and focus.

  • We are going to measure your shoulder and hip width to place your hands and feet in correct alignment.

  • Step-by-step breakdown of the Sun Salutation sequence to master every transition.

  • The essential movements your body needs every day to stay mobile and energized.

  • Download the essential for your Ashtanga Practice “The Orange Ashtanga Manual”

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • Not at all! This course is designed specifically to break down the foundations. We start from the very basics—like measuring your alignment and understanding your breath—so it's perfect for beginners or advanced practitioners looking to refine their technique.

  • For the "Hands & Feet" lesson, you will need a tape measure, a sharpie pen, and a yardstick. For the physical practice, a yoga mat is essential. We also recommend having two yoga blocks nearby to help with alignment during the Sun Salute breakdown.

  • The lessons are designed to be concise and impactful. Most breakdowns last between 5 to 15 minutes, while the "Minimum Daily Requirement Sequence" is crafted to fit into your busy schedule as a complete daily practice.

  • Drishti is your focal point. In yoga, where your eyes go, your attention follows. Learning correct gaze points is an "essential" because it dramatically improves your balance and keeps your mind from wandering during the flow.