AshtangaDiary.com is my personal record of experiences, events and observations during my practice of Ashtanga yoga. I write as a novice student of this beautiful art form, detailing my highs and lows, joys and frustrations, tranquil moments and difficulties.

Ashtanga is derived from 2 Sanskrit words; ashta meaning eight and anga meaning limb. Ashtanga yoga is a form of Hatha yoga involving the amalgamation of asana, bandha, ujjayi breathing, drishti and vinyasa.

Diary is a record of experiences, events and observations.

My Yoga Stats

• Style: Ashtanga Yoga
• Started: 27th June 2005
• Practice style: Mysore
• Mat: Mysore Rug (and loving it!)
• Shala: 8Limbs Perth, WA

As of April 27, 2006

Favourite asana: Baddha Konasana. I feel especially at ease and comfortable in this asana, especially in the 8th vinyasa. It’s also a signal to me during my practice that the most difficult areas are over and shavasana is coming up soon.

Struggling with: Ardha Baddha Padmottanasana. For the time being. See me whinge in this post.

Technical Aspects

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Namaste,
Sue Zann