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Learn How to Speak Ashtanga

Yoga is full of specialized terminology, some of it Sanskrit, some anatomical, and some philosophical. Although there are a lot of types of yoga, the vocabulary generally transfers pretty well between styles. However, Ashtanga Yoga, the vigorous and regimented style founded by Pattabhi Jois, does have a number of specialized terms that haven’t come into usage elsewhere. Getting familiar with them will help you feel more comfortable trying this type of yoga.
 
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Learn How to Speak Ashtanga
Yoga is full of specialized terminology, some of it Sanskrit, some anatomical, and some philosophical. Although there are a lot of types of yoga, the vocabulary generally transfers pretty well between styles. However, Ashtanga Yoga, the vigorous and regimented style founded by Pattabhi Jois, does have a number of specialized terms that haven’t come into usage elsewhere. Getting familiar with them will help you feel more comfortable trying this type of yoga.
 
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