Ashtanga Yoga
Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga is a style of yoga as exercise created by K. Pattabhi Jois during the 20th century, often promoted as a modern-day form of classical Indian yoga. He claimed to have learnt the system from his teacher, Tirumalai Krishnamacharya. The style is energetic, synchronising breath with movements.
Benefits
- Improve flexibility
- Increase strength
- Increase muscle tone
- Improve cardiovascular fitness
- Reduce body fat
- Reduce stress and anxiety
- Increase focus and creativity
- Lower blood pressure
- Prevent injuries