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Asthanga Yoga is one of classification of classical yoga in Patanjali Yoga Sutra which states mental and physical health.It is founded by K.Pattabhi Jois an Indian Guru in 1948.Ashta mean eight and Anga means limbs,so means eight limbs path based on yoga philosophy of Patanjali.It is very dynamic and athletic form of hatha yog and connect the movements of body with breath.The benefits of Asthanga yoga practice is to improve flexibility,strength, improve cardiovascular function.Keep mind relax and reduce stress and anxiety.Pranayama work on controlling vital energy.The vital energy is known as varus.
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Ashtanga vinyasa yoga is a style of yoga as exercise popularised by K. Pattabhi Jois during the twentieth century, often promoted as a dynamic form of classical Indian yoga. Jois claimed to have learnt the system from his teacher Tirumalai Krishnamacharya. The style is energetic, synchronising breath with movements
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Ashtanga - "Ashta" means eight and "anga" means parts. As per the Patanjali yoga sutra, there are 8 stages. Yama, Niyama, Asana, Pranayama, Prathyahara, Dharana, Dhyana and Samadhi. To progress in the path of yoga one must follow these stages one by one under the guidance of a guru/ teacher. This Ashtanga yoga is also called Raja yoga. And don't confuse this Ashtanga yoga(Raja yoga) with the Ashtanga style of yoga by pattabi jois.
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