Ashtanga Postures by Series

Sun Salutations (shown at right)*: warmup for all series

Basic Standing Postures: performed before all series

First Series: Yoga Chikitsa
Second Series: Nadi Shodana
Third/Fourth Series: Sthira Bhaga (partial)

Closing Sequence: performed after all series

*All the series begin with sun salutations (surya namaskars), shown at right... typically 5 A's and 5 B's. Surya Namaskar A is also called a "vinyasa," and it is performed between all of the seated and inverted postures in the first series.

"Practice, and all is coming." ~Sri K. P. Jois