{"id":3467,"date":"2019-12-27T07:57:02","date_gmt":"2019-12-27T07:57:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rishikeshvinyasayogaschool.com\/?p=3467"},"modified":"2026-02-05T09:02:57","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T09:02:57","slug":"names-of-primary-series-yoga-asana-and-postural-sequence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rishikeshvinyasayogaschool.com\/blog\/names-of-primary-series-yoga-asana-and-postural-sequence\/","title":{"rendered":"Names of Primary Series Yoga Asana and Postural Sequence"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>There are many yoga asanas to tone your body and to control your mind, but the sole aim of yoga asanas is to bring a healthy lifestyle to everyone. There are certain series of asanas one should learn to lead a healthy life.<\/p>\n<p>The first series of yoga asanas is Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga. Ashtanga yoga involves primary series yoga. The primary series of Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga consists of six series. Each series begins with a standing sequence and ends with the same finishing sequences. The <a href=\"https:\/\/rishikeshvinyasayogaschool.com\/blog\/yoga-teacher-training-in-rishikesh\/\">yoga teacher training in Rishikesh<\/a> teaches about primary series and the postural sequence.<\/p>\n<h2>Various poses of Ashtanga primary series and postural sequences mentioned below:-<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Standing Pose<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3468 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/rishikeshvinyasayogaschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Ashtanga-Yoga-Standing-Pose.jpeg\" alt=\"Ashtanga Yoga - Standing Pose\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rishikeshvinyasayogaschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Ashtanga-Yoga-Standing-Pose.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/rishikeshvinyasayogaschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Ashtanga-Yoga-Standing-Pose-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/rishikeshvinyasayogaschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Ashtanga-Yoga-Standing-Pose-370x247.jpeg 370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Standing poses increases flexibility strengthens your body and keeps you energetic all day. Various standing poses are listed below :-<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tadasana<\/li>\n<li>Vrksasana<\/li>\n<li>Natarajasana<\/li>\n<li>Virabhadrasana III<\/li>\n<li>Ardha Chandrasana<\/li>\n<li>Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana<\/li>\n<li>Surya Namaskara<\/li>\n<li>Utkatanasana<\/li>\n<li>Parivritta Trikonasana<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Sitting Poses<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3469 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/rishikeshvinyasayogaschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Ashtanga-Yoga-Sitting-Pose.jpeg\" alt=\"Ashtanga Yoga - Sitting Pose\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rishikeshvinyasayogaschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Ashtanga-Yoga-Sitting-Pose.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/rishikeshvinyasayogaschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Ashtanga-Yoga-Sitting-Pose-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/rishikeshvinyasayogaschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Ashtanga-Yoga-Sitting-Pose-370x247.jpeg 370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Sitting yoga pose increases mobility, brings calmness, builds autoimmunity and increases stamina while sitting. Various seated poses are mentioned below:-<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Padmasana<\/li>\n<li>Shishuasana<\/li>\n<li>Janu Shirasana<\/li>\n<li>Paschimottanasana<\/li>\n<li>Ardha Matsyendrasana<\/li>\n<li>Poorvottanasana<\/li>\n<li>Badhakonasana<\/li>\n<li>Chakki Chalanasana<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Finishing Poses<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3470 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/rishikeshvinyasayogaschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Ashtanga-Yoga-Finishing-Pose.jpeg\" alt=\"Ashtanga Yoga - Finishing Pose\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rishikeshvinyasayogaschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Ashtanga-Yoga-Finishing-Pose.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/rishikeshvinyasayogaschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Ashtanga-Yoga-Finishing-Pose-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/rishikeshvinyasayogaschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Ashtanga-Yoga-Finishing-Pose-370x247.jpeg 370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The finishing poses of Ashtanga yoga close with relaxation at the end.\u00a0\u00a0 Always finish your yoga session with 16 postures consisting of four parts to absorb the effect of your practice on body, mind, and soul.\u00a0 Below are the lists of finishing poses \u2013<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Salamba Sarvangasana<\/li>\n<li>Halasana<\/li>\n<li>Karnapidasana<\/li>\n<li>Urdhva padmasana<\/li>\n<li>Pindasana<\/li>\n<li>Matsyasana<\/li>\n<li>Uttana padmasana<\/li>\n<li>Sirsasana A<\/li>\n<li>Urdhva dandasana<\/li>\n<li>Sirsasana B<\/li>\n<li>Balasana<\/li>\n<li>Baddha padmasana<\/li>\n<li>Yoga mudra<\/li>\n<li>Padmasana<\/li>\n<li>Utplutihi<\/li>\n<li>Relaxation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Benefits of Ashtanga yoga:-<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Increases strength<\/strong> \u2013 There are sixty vinyasa poses in Ashtanga yoga where you need to hold the bodyweight on your hand or one leg to increase body strength.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Increase muscle tone<\/strong>&#8211;\u00a0\u00a0 Ashtanga yoga increases heartbeat and tones your muscles.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Reduces body fat<\/strong> \u2013 Practicing Ashtanga yoga helps to burn fat.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Reduces stress and anxiety<\/strong> &#8211; Your awareness starts shifting to your breath once you practice the same postures every day.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Low blood pressure<\/strong> \u2013 Ujjayi is breathing techniques in Ashtanga yoga, which lowers the blood pressure.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Prevent from injuries &#8211;<\/strong> Practicing Ashtanga yoga in safe and mindful ways develops a flexible body making it less prone to injury.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Improve cardiovascular fitness-<\/strong> Astanga yoga not only builds strength and flexibility, but it also improves your cardiovascular system.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Increase focus and creativity<\/strong> &#8211; When your mind is free of stress, relaxed, and calm, you are completely free to enjoy your present moment and create new ideas.<\/p>\n<h4>Conclusion<\/h4>\n<p>The primary series of Ashtanga yoga has numerous effects on your body and mind. On the physical level, the primary series of Ashtanga yoga builds strength, flexibility, and detoxifying the body. And on the mental level, it will improve mind-body awareness by increasing power and confidence.<\/p>\n<p>For queries, write to us on <a href=\"mailto:rishikeshvinyasayogaschool@gmail.com\">rishikeshvinyasayogaschool@gmail.com<\/a> or feel free to speak to us on <a href=\"tel:+91 955-867-2399\">955-867-2399<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/rishikeshvinyasayogaschool.com\/blog\/best-ashtanga-yoga-teacher-in-rishikesh-yogi-yashpal-rauotela\/\">Best Ashtanga Yoga Teacher in Rishikesh \u2013 Yogi Yashpal Rauotela<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are many yoga asanas to tone your body and to control your mind, but the sole aim of yoga asanas is to bring a healthy lifestyle to everyone. There are certain series of asanas one should learn to lead a healthy life. 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