Pacific Cultural Center and Ashtanga Yoga Institute - a community center in Santa Cruz

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Free Yoga Sutra
classes at MMC,
Tues., 9:00-10:30am.
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Integrating Body, Mind, and Breath

About Ashtanga Yoga
Ashtanga Yoga is an ancient system of practice for increased health, well-being and inner peace. Classes emphasize three branches of classical eight-limbed Ashtanga Yoga in the tradition of Baba Hari Dass. Asanas (postures) for developing a strong and healthy body; Pranayama (breathing practices) for calming and focusing on breath, and Meditation for quieting and stilling the mind.

The Eight Limbs of Ashtanga Yoga

Yama	Niyama	Asana
Pranayama	Pratyahara	Dharana
Dhyana	Samadhi

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Asana - Postures in Detail:

Asana (Posture - Seat)	Warm-Ups
Surya Namaskara I	Surya Namaskara II	Standing Series
On-the-Back Series I	On-the-Back Series II	Sitting Series I
Sitting Series II	Sitting Series III	Sitting Series IV
On-the-Knees Series I	On-the-Knees Series II	On-the-Stomach Series
Balance Poses	Headstand Series	Relaxation Poses

Short Glossary of Sanskrit Terms:

A-J

K-P

R-Z

All asanas and text are from Ashtanga Yoga Primer by Baba Hari Dass
©Sri Rama Publishing.
Hanuman Fellowship, 1981-1996, Santa Cruz, California.

Pacific Cultural Center & Ashtanga Yoga Institute:
1307 Seabright Ave (at Broadway), Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Phone: 831-426-8893, Fax: 831-426-4951
Email: office@pacificcultural.org

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