Why do I keep making cheat sheets?
Ashtanga Second Series Backbends
Students aren’t allowed to use them in my Mysore room.
On many occasions, I’ve pried a sweaty cheat sheet out of the trembling hands of a nervous student.
Why can’t you use a cheat sheet?
Ashtanga Second Series Pdf
Nadi Shodhana Intermediate Series: Second Series Of Ashtanga Yoga The Primary Series heals the body of impurities, while, the Second Series (or nadi shodhana) helps clear the energy channels. When the energy channels are clear, the sympathetic and the parasympathetic nervous system is well stimulated and balanced.
Because memorizing the sequence of asanas is part of learning the practice. Committing the series to memory promotes concentration. Doing all that hard work helps you to own your practice. And, finally, we Ashtangis are infamous for eschewing props, and what’s the cheat sheet but a prop for your brain? (Sidenote- upon the discovery and development of writing, Plato called it “A pernicious crutch to memory”.)
So if you can’t use them in the room, why do I bother making them? I think it’s because I like to see little pictures of myself doing the poses. Specifically, doing the poses the way I want my students to do the poses. So, a little bit of ego, and a little bit of honest concern.
- This DVD contains the complete Second and Third Series of Ashtanga Yoga. It is designed for those already proficient at First Series. Ashtanga Yoga should be learned under the guidance and supervision of a qualified instructor and then this program may be utilzed as a tool to enhance personal practice rather than the sole avenue of learning.
- In a Mysore-style Ashtanga Room, students are taught one-on-one, learning one to a few poses at a time. Although there can be 20 students in the Mysore room, everyone is at their own place in the series. There are people practicing 3 rd series, meaning the 3 rd sequence, alongside someone who is just beginning to learn the fundamentals. This unique teaching method means.
Anyway, here they are. Feel free to download and share them. Just don’t bring them into my Mysore room.
Ashtanga Second Series Chart
BTW- all the pics are from the fantastic Tim Bermingham!
Primary Series:
Ashtanga Second Series
Intermediate Series: