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Yoga Journal’s archives series is a curated collection of articles originally published in past issues beginning in 1975. This article about Ashtanga yoga first appeared in the January-February 1995 issue of Yoga Journal.
In the rainy winter months before she quit teaching yoga, sold her car, and bought a one-way ticket to India, my housemate used to wake up every ...
The article provides a detailed description of the practice of Ashtanga Yoga, highlighting its physical demands and mental challenges as well as its potential benefits for body and mind. The author shares their personal experiences with the practice, reflecting on the emotional and mental struggles that arise during the course of the session. The article does not make any sweeping claims about the practice, acknowledging its subjective nature and encouraging readers to approach it with an open m...