In Ashtanga yoga, you perform the same set of poses, in the same order, for the same breath count. Benefits of Ashtanga yoga include improved well-being, increased strength, and a calmer mind.

Yoga has been around for thousands of years, but many of the different types of yoga you hear about today have only started to crystallize in the last 100. Between the athletic ashtanga approach and ...

In today’s fast-paced, technology-driven world, many people struggle to maintain balance in their lives. While modern science has brought many conveniences, it has also led to an increase in stress, ...

As they were originally composed, the eight steps of Ashtanga yoga are called Yama, Niyama, Asana, Pranayama, Pratyahara, Dharana, Dhyana, and Samadhi. Dr. Patel explains each of these in detail. The ...