Ashtanga means eight limbs or divisions. These eight limbs are referred to in all hatha yoga practices as the philosophical basis for practice. These eight limbs are the focus of a daily practice. A form of Hatha yoga which focuses on building lower body strength and weight loss. Bring a towel and a water, you will need them both.
Close attention is placed on performing the postures correctly.
The use of props such as straps and blocks and pillows is common and often helpful for the novice or terminally inflexible. Focus is also placed on breathing into the postures to help sustain and increase the effects of the postures. Classes are often 90 minutes. Intensely stimulating, relaxing and teaches good basics to prepare for more active forms. A ninety minute class which focuses on the restorative aspects of flow.