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Ashtanga is the foundation practice of so many modern yoga styles today. From Rocket to Vinyasa to traditional Mysore Ashtanga itself, the original method of Krishnamacharya and Pattabhi Jois introduced the world to this dynamic style of breath and flow.

This Ashtanga Yoga Short Form includes a medley of poses from 1st and 2nd Series to give a you a complete practice in a short time.

In this video:

• 1 Hour Follow Along Class
• Traditional Sequences from Primary & Intermediate Series
• Vinyasa for each Asana counted in Sanskrit
• Tips for each Asana in the captions
• Set List for the class
• Guided Pranayama
• Guided Relaxation

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About Your Teacher:

Hi! I'm Adarsh Williams and I've been practicing Ashtanga since 1998. After living in Mysore for the better part of 3 years, I received Ashtanga Authorization directly from Pattabhi Jois, and was upgraded to Level 2 by Sharath Jois in 2009. I've had many wonderful mentors and students along the way that have motivated me to keep improving in my teaching.

In this video, we practice a mix of 1st and 2nd Series Ashtanga that is user-friendly enough of a beginner, but offers the challenge that we love from the practice.

Find out more about yoga and everything else that we are up to at:

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Learn how focusing on the exhale, not the inhale, is the key to breath regulation and relaxation in high pressure situations. Join Rolfer Aaron Eden and Ashtanga Yoga teacher Adarsh Williams for this discussion on breath, public speaking and performance coaching. Filmed at Esalen Institute, Big Sur, California.

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Join Adarsh for his Full Body Smart Stretch Class! This 45 minute class shares Active Isolated Stretches for virtually every body part. This is a great sequence for anyone beginning their flexibility journey!


• Hips & Hamstrings

• Psoas & Hip Flexors

• Rotator Cuff

• Shoulders

• Neck

• And so much more!

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Hi! I'm Adarsh Williams and I've been engaged in the Wellness field for over 25 years. During that time, I’ve learned a lot about the best practices related to yoga, stretching, and mobility. I love to share this insight with others!

In this video, we practice Active Isolated Stretching, an effective technique where you only hold the stretch for 2 seconds. These short duration stretches allow for maximum length in the muscle without triggering the protective stretch reflex.

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Kata is a Japanese word meaning “form”.

Usually, we hear the word Kata in reference to the choreographed movements within a martial art form such as Karate. When I was studying Shiatsu, we learned a specific Kata for the treatment of clients.

Kata is a Way of Doing, rather than rote repetition. This is an important distinction because Kata gives a Foundation that more easily lends itself to adaptation and spontaneity.

In the yoga world, we have a similar idea of organized form within the Vinyasa Krama method.

In Vinyasa Krama, each Asana has a set number of Breath-Coordinated Movements leading to the State of the Asana and back to the beginning.

For example, a Sun Salutation A Series has an “assigned” Vinyasa number of 9, meaning there are 9 breath-coordinated movements in the “A” Series. From there, each Asana Sequence follows a Specific number of Vinyasa.

In this video:

• 68 Minute Follow Along Class

• Traditional Sequences from The Primary Series

• Vinyasa for each Asana counted in Sanskrit

• Guided Pranayama

• Guided Relaxation

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Hi! I'm Adarsh Williams and I've been practicing Ashtanga since 1998. After living in Mysore for the better part of 3 years, I received Ashtanga Authorization directly from Pattabhi Jois, and was upgraded to Level 2 by Sharath Jois in 2009. I've had many wonderful mentors and students along the way that have motivated me to keep improving in my teaching.

In this video, we practice a mix of 1st and 2nd Series Ashtanga that is user-friendly enough of a beginner, but offers the challenge that we love from the practice.

Find out more about yoga and everything else that we are up to at:

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Primary series asana with vinyasa number:

Surya Namaskara A - 9
Surya Namaskar B - 17

Padangushtasana - 3

Pada hastasana - 3

Utthita Trikonasana - 5

Parivritta Trikonasana - 5

Utthita Parshvakonasana - 5

Parivritta Parshvakonasana - 5

Prasarita Padottanasana (A, B, C & D) - 5

Parshvottanasana - 5

Utthita Hasta Padangushtasana - 17

Ardha Baddha Padmottanasana - 9

Utkatanasana - 13

Virabhadrasana (A & B) - 16

Dandasana - 13

Paschimattanasana - 16

Purvatanasana - 15

Ardha Baddha Padma Paschimattanasana - 22

Trianga Mukhaekapada Paschima - 22

Janu Shirshasana (A, B & C) -22

Marichiasana (A, B - 22, C, D - 18)

Navasana -13

Bhujapidasana - 15

Kurmasana - 15

Supta Kurmasana - 16

Garbha Pindasana - 15

Kukkutasana - 15

Baddha Konasana - 15

Upavishta Konasana - 15

Supta Konasana - 16

Supta Padangushtasana - 28

Ubhaya Padangushtasana - 15

Urdhva Mukha Paschimattanasana - 16

Setu Bandhasana - 15

Urdhva Dhanurasana - 15

Paschimattanasana - 16

Sarvangasana - 13

Halasana - 13

Karnapidasana - 13

Urdhva Padmasana - 13

Pindasana - 14

Matsyasana - 14

Uttana Padasana - 13

Shirshasana - 13

Baddha Padmasana - 16

Yoga Mudra - 16

Padmasana - 14

Uth Pluthi - 14

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Join Adarsh for his Ashtanga Yoga Block Party Class! This 90 minute Traditional counted style class  shares innovative modifications (options) for all of the Primary Series. This is a great sequence for anyone beginning or getting back into practice. 

For teachers, you'll pick up great tips for how to adapt and adjust some of the more difficult postures of the Primary Series. 

• 90 Minute Follow Along Class
• Traditional Ashtanga Yoga
• Sanskrit Count for All Poses
• How To Modify each pose
• Lotus Free options
• Injury Friendly

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About Your Teacher:

Hi! I'm Adarsh Williams and I've been practicing Ashtanga since 1998. After living in Mysore for the better part of 3 years, I received Ashtanga Authorization directly from Pattabhi Jois, and was upgraded to Level 2 by Sharath Jois in 2009. I've had many wonderful mentors and students along the way that have motivated me to keep improving in my teaching. 

In this video, we practice the traditional Primary Series with some of my favorite options/modifications using mostly yoga bricks, with the occasional towel, and yoga mat prop. 

Find out more about yoga and everything else that we are up to at: https://www.teamvinyasa.com

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Ashtanga is the foundation practice of so many modern yoga styles today. From Rocket to Vinyasa to traditional Mysore Ashtanga itself, the original method of Krishnamacharya and Pattabhi Jois introduced the world to this dynamic style of breath and flow.

In this class

• 1 Hour Follow Along Class

• Traditional Sequences from Primary & Intermediate Series

• Vinyasa for each Asana counted in Sanskrit

• Tips for each Asana in the captions

• Set List for the class

• Guided Pranayama

• Guided Relaxation

More Ashtanga? Please Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/smartstretch?sub_confirmation=1

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About Your Teacher:

Hi! I'm Adarsh Williams and I've been practicing Ashtanga since 1998. After living in Mysore for the better part of 3 years, I received Ashtanga Authorization directly from Pattabhi Jois, and was upgraded to Level 2 by Sharath Jois in 2009. I've had many wonderful mentors and students along the way that have motivated me to keep improving in my teaching.

In this video, we practice a mix of 1st and 2nd Series Ashtanga that is user-friendly enough of a beginner, but offers the challenge that we love from the practice.

Find out more about yoga and everything else that we are up to at:

https://www.teamvinyasa.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adarshw/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adarshyoga108

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Sleep hygiene is essential. Yet, many of us suffer from poor sleep quality. This guided meditation is intended to take you into a deep sleep within 15 minutes or less (better than pizza delivery).  

• Sleep well and recover.
• Face the world rested tomorrow. You got this.
• Full body scan with cues to deep relaxation.
• Can be used for Savanasana if you are a yoga type.
• Can be used for a Power Nap if you are a Type-A type.
• Enjoy, I wish you the highest quality sleep.

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Joining the hands in "prayer" position is the ubiquitous symbol of Yoga. While it may seem a humble gesture, the joining of opposites, left/right, light/dark, feminine/masculine, is a powerful expression of wholeness in an ever fragmented reality. 

Join Adarsh for this meditation on wholeness, now available as a video podcast!

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Perfect for those days when you need a "quickie" practice. This follow-along class consists of the full Ashtanga Primary Series, without skipping any postures or vinyasa. Join teacher Adarsh Williams and #teamvinyasa for an inspiring demonstration of the strength and presence of traditional ashtanga.  

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Filmed live at Space, Taipei  Yoga Trainings 2022: https://www.withinspace.com/english/teachers06.php?c=2021-adarsh-williams-the-path-of-practice

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Mula Bandha is the yoga version of Kegel exercises for the pelvic floor. In this episode, you are guided through a 12 minute Mula Bandha training session. Our goal is to strengthen our awareness and ability to consciously contract the muscles of the pelvic floor. With practice, you will quickly notice the benefits of Mula Bandha in your posture, ability to generate strength, regulate breathing and internal pressure, not to mention the numerous other goals associated with this root lock! 

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Prana is the vital energy, inside of us and permeating everything around us. Join Adarsh Williams for a meditation gathering this vital energy, and connecting prana to breath and mindset. 

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Begin your yoga journey with this user friendly Ashtanga class from Adarsh Williams. Prime yourself with this short-form practice featuring sun salutations, breathing, and guided savasana, this is a practice you can do when time is of the essence. 

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Yoga Nidra or "yoga sleep" is the state of total relaxation between waking and sleeping. Don't let the Sanskrit name confuse you, we are all familiar with the "power nap" as a way to refresh the system during the afternoon lull. Well then, this is your power nap, yoga style. 

With yoga technique, it is always about the systematic application. In this dark screen video, Adarsh guides you through the stages of relaxation into Yoga Nidra. 

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