Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga is one of the many schools of practice within the ancient practice. While proponents of yoga agree the study provides physical, mental, and spiritual benefits, practioners have differing opinions regarding methods. In this video, we learn about Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga, which means “eight-limbed.” We learn a little bit about the 2,000 year history of this school, as well some of the as the essential tenets of Ashtanga Vinyasa.

If you are just beginning yoga, or looking to begin the practice again, it is a good idea to look at different schools of yoga, and see which works for you.