ashtanga yoga primary series online course

Unfolding Ashtanga Yoga: Primary Series

Explore the Deep Internal Methodology of Ashtanga Yoga with this special 20hr Primary Series Online Course, with Chris Croft

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Unravel Ashtanga Yoga Pose-by-Pose

Systematically explore the deep internal methodology and subtle therapeutic workings of the Primary Series pose-by-pose.

Led by an Expert Senior Teacher

Chris Croft has over taught and practiced Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga for over 20 years.

Explore Deep Internal Methodology

Throw away the rulebook and establish a new and inclusive practical methodology that embodies the essence of this beautiful practice

Transform Your Practice

Perfect for rusty practitioners or current Ashtanga Yoga students wanting to deepen their practice.

Why Choose This Online Course?

A deep, insightful and fun exploration of the Ashtanga Yoga Primary Series. Unravel the philosophy, deeper internal methodology and key postural themes of what Sri K. Pattabhi Jois called 'Patanjali's Yoga'.

Over this 20hr online course we will explore, dissect and carefully reassemble the physical, physiological and emotional components of practice, exposing the deep internal methodology and subtle therapeutic workings of the Primary Series.

By opening up our bodies and minds we will throw away the rulebook and establish a new and inclusive practical methodology that embodies the essence of this beautiful practice.

We will cover:

Primary Series, Pose-by-Pose
Full Explanation of INTERNAL FORMS
The Pouring of PRANA into APANA
Yoga Philosophy Studio Talks
Master JUMP BACK & JUMP THROUGH

Subtle Exploration of MULA BANDHA
Refining UDDIYANA BANDHA
Exploration of PSOAS - (ie The Yoga Muscle)
Dynamic Alignment through Primary & Secondary SPIRALS
The Relationship of PUBIC BONE to TAIL BONE

Who is This Online Course For?

Current Yoga Practitioners

Some prior experience of Ashtanga Yoga is optimal, but not essential. It is NOT necessary for you to be practicing full primary series. All that is required is an open mind, a sense of humour and willingness to have your paradigms challenged!

Ideal for Busy People

Do you have a busy schedule? Do you struggle to get to a yoga studio regularly? No problem. Roll out your mat (at home) to fit around your life commitments.
On-Demand Course

Start anytime, then return and repeat again if you lose your momentum!
Unlimited Lifetime Access

Are You Ready To Start?

Your Life-Changing 10-week Journey Starts Today

Yes, I'm Ready

Your Teacher

Senior Yoga Teacher

Chris Croft

Chris has taught yoga since 2005, is a published author and a pioneer in the field of emotional and physiological behaviour (through his ground-breaking work with The Enneagram). His unique approach to Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga blends over 20 years of daily yoga practice and self-study, with a deep understanding of the complexity of human personality patterns. This powerful synthesis awakens a truly inclusive approach, which embraces the differing individual needs of each student who comes to practice. By adapting the entry point to the practice, highlighting key subtle internal alignment principles and encouraging a profound intimacy with the inner breath, Chris brings yoga to life with humour and insight

What ius Ashtanga Yoga?

Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga is characterised by its focus on vinyasa (synchronised breath and movement), that creates a constant flow between the more static, traditional yoga postures.

It is a dynamic system that emphasises the connection between breath and movement through a series of postures specifically designed to balance strength and flexibility, whilst simultaneously focusing and calming the mind.

In the Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga method, asanas (postures) are performed in a specific order, which has the effect of ‘unlocking’ the body in an intelligent and progressive way, each pose preparing the body for ones to come. Each Ashtanga student begins by practicing The Primary Series, progressing through this therapeutic sequence of postures one-by-one.

Traditionally Ashtanga Yoga is taught in a Mysore-style environment, where each student practices the sequence according to their own individual capacity. Practice is based upon each person’s physical ability, so it accommodates all levels. Beginner students will likely have a much shorter practice than more experienced ones, and then slowly, when the teacher sees that the student is ready, additional poses are added to the routine, building stamina, strength, flexibility and concentration but without overexertion or risk of injury. Over time as the breath and mind become strong the practice becomes a meditation in motion.

"Chris, thank you so much. The course was amazing. I have done loads of workshops and courses over the years. Yours is one of the best I have done. You are such a good teacher, massively intellectual and very funny. Your delivery on yoga philosophy was just brilliant, you made it really interesting.

Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful practice and incredible teaching. I hope to see you again, I am definitely up for more"

— Veronica

This workshop helped me to understand the postures in a different light. It was particularly eye-opening to understand the balance between the prana and apana postures, as I had never been taught that certain postures required us to go on the "dark" side of things.

— Ben

"The course was great. From the selection of contents - which were exactly as described - to the delivery in a fun, easy to follow, engaging, genuine, professional and structured way. It was perfectly balanced between theory and practice and suitable for every level and personality"

— Katharina

"Thank you for an amazing 4-days on the Primary Series Immersion. I have learned so much that I can bring to my practice and hopefully even my teaching. Your teaching really challenged my beliefs about myself and my body. I found this course physically demanding but it was exactly what I needed. Thanks again for such an inspirational and transformative course"

— Cait

Online Course Structure

Course Details

£110.00
Lifetime Access
18 Expert Tutorials
20 hrs of Video Content

Day 1

Asana Practice (85mins)
Sun Salutations & Forward Bend Technique

Sitting (15mins)
Set up & Practice

Studio Talk (51mins)
Unravelling Ashtanga Yoga

Workshop (45mins)
Mula Bandha

Day 2

Introduction (30mins)
Refining Uddiyanna Bandha

Asana Practice (120mins)
Foundation Poses

Sitting (30mins)
Mindfulness of Breathing

Chanting & Opening Chant (90mins)
(inc, line-by-line translation & origin)

Day 3

Asana Practice (155mins)
Seated Asanas (to Navasana)

Chanting (45mins)
Opening, Closing & Poses Names

Studio Talk (30mins)
Why We Suffer (The Kleshas)

Workshop (45mins)

Jump Back, Jump Through!

Day 4

Asana Practice (90mins)
Seated Asanas (Beyond The Boat!)

Studio Talk (21mins)
There is No Universal Alignment!

Chanting (45mins)

Workshop (60mins)
Finishing Poses

14-Day

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