What is Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga

Ashtanga Yoga is a dynamic, breath-led practice rooted in the teachings of Sri T. Krishnamacharya and passed on through Sri K. Pattabhi Jois. It offers a structured sequence of postures linked with steady breathing, creating a moving meditation that builds strength, focus, and ease. Though modern in form, Ashtanga acts as a bridge to the ancient traditions of yoga, carrying forward principles of discipline, awareness, and embodied presence.

While grounded in lineage, Ashtanga is also a living, evolving and syncretic practice. Today’s teachers and practitioners adapt and refine it - making space for accessibility, individuality and contemporary understanding. Whether practiced traditionally or in modified short forms, Ashtanga remains an adaptable pathway for anyone curious about yoga’s depth and history