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Home
About
Beginner’s Guide
Practice in New Orleans
Ashtanga Yoga Retreat
Usha’s Classes
Resources / Blog
Newsletter
Shop
Instagram
Home
About
Beginner’s Guide
Practice in New Orleans
Ashtanga Yoga Retreat
Usha’s Classes
Resources / Blog
Newsletter
Shop
Instagram

Ashtanga Beginner’s Guide

Written and revised when possible since 2008…


Getting Started and Re-started
Frequently asked questions
Beginner's Guide
I took time off... now what? 
Can I practice if...?
Your first month of practice

Brett’s beginner guide

Tarik’s beginner guide 

Philippa on overcoming obstacles 


Practical matters
Which yoga mat should I use?
Yoga mat reviews & why to use a rug
How do I clean my yoga mat?
Where to find a cotton Mysore rug online
How to wake up for yoga
How to wake up for yoga 2
House Recommendations
How to practice at home

Practice
Opening and Closing Mantras (audio)
Closing Mantra (written)
About Moon Days 
Should I practice if... 

Etiquette
Oil Baths
Injury inspiration
Led classes online from absolute beginner to full primary

What is Ashtanga Yoga?
Video of Guruji Pattabhi Jois on Ashtanga Yoga
On parampara and authorization/Certification

Tristhana
Namarupa 3 Gurus Interview
Mysore & Led

Fundamentals pdf 

Laruga on lineage

Pattabhi Jois Interview

Where to find a teacher
SYC

KPJAYI

Ashtanga.com

Books to read
Sharath’s book Astanga Yoga Anusthana
Yoga Mala book 
Bhagavad Gita video / book
Yoga Sutras wiki  / book / first chapter 
Hatha Yoga Pradipika wiki / book
Upanishads wiki / book
Gheranda Samhita wiki / book
Mahabharata wiki / book
Ramayana wiki / book