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I am an Ashtanga teacher living in Lausanne and would like to find other people to practice with. We have a small group who practice Saturday mornings at 0830 at our home studio in Lausanne. There is no charge to come. You...   + More

I am an Ashtanga teacher living in Lausanne and would like to find other people to practice with. We have a small group who practice Saturday mornings at 0830 at our home studio in Lausanne. There is no charge to come. You must be an experienced Ashtanga practitioner, and know at least a half primary series. If you want to join, please contact me via the website or Glocals.

I also teach yoga classes in Lausanne, please see www.yogavaud.ch

Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga is a dynamic style which links the postures to a full, rhythmic breathing. It produces an internal heat and a purifying sweat which detoxifies muscles and organs. The practice is designed to improve circulation, and to develop a light and strong body and a calm mind. The focus is on ujjayi breath (audible breathing) and bandhas (locks) to generate heat and retain energy.
The Ashtanga system is modelled on the eight limbs of Patanjali; the emphasis is on the correct performance of the third limb (asana or posture) as a means of realising all the limbs, including Samadhi. Sometimes people overlook the other limbs, especially as a beginner, but further practice encourages students to look into the whole practice of yoga more deeply, and integrate all the limbs. The body is challenged so that it can be still at the end of the practice for breathing exercises (pranayama) and relaxation. Then the mind is still, instead of jumping from one thought to another.
For more information on Ashtanga yoga, please see http://www.kpjayi.org/   - Less