"Corpse pose restores life. Dead parts of your being fall away; the ghosts are released." ~T. Guillemets

All series are followed by the closing sequence. Shavasana, or final resting pose, is held as long as you want -- but at least five minutes. Back to Ashtanga Series Home

Urdhva Dhanurasana (three times)	(CHAKRASANA * INTO) Paschimottanasana	Sarvangasana (8 breaths)

Halasana	Karna Pindasana	Urdhva Padmasana

Pindasana	Matsyasana	Uttana Padasana (CHAKRASANA* OUT)

Sirsasana A (15 breaths)	Sirsasana B	(VINYASA IN) Baddha Padmasana

Yoga Mudrasana	Padmasana (10 breaths)	Utplitih (tolasana) Hold up to 100 breaths

(VINYASA INTO) Shavasana (Remain here at least five minutes)

*Chakrasana vinyasa is similar to a backward somersault.