Traditional Ashtanga reimagined—learn the full Primary Series with deep technique, smart adaptations, and transformative practice methods.
Master the Ashtanga Yoga Primary Series with a revolutionary approach. This course blends the traditional vinyasa count with modern, intelligent refinements, including stepwise progressions, modifications, strength drills, and movement mechanics. The course includes: 13 surya namaskara videos, 19 videos on the standing poses, 23 videos on the seated postures, 16 videos on the finishing postures, 2 different versions of the full primary series, 6 different short form versions of the primary series, 4 videos of drills for strength building, and 4 videos with talks on the practice. Whether you’re new to Ashtanga, a dedicated practitioner or teacher, you’ll gain the tools to refine, adapt, and truly understand your practice.
Course Content
Welcome to the Ashtanga Revolution!
This opening talk introduces the purpose and structure of the course. You’ll learn why The Ashtanga Revolution takes a fresh approach—balancing tradition with innovation and adaptability—and how the course is organized for effective learning. Get a clear breakdown of the four-part Ashtanga template, the different types of instructional videos, and how to navigate the modules for maximum benefit.
Sun Salutions
This module breaks down Surya Namaskara, the foundation of Ashtanga Yoga. You’ll start with an overview of its role in the practice, then move through structured lessons: • The traditional Sanskrit count • Guided flows with alignment and activation cues • Detailed breakdowns of key postures and transitions, including modifications Use this module to refine your technique, internalize the vinyasa system, and build a strong foundation for the rest of the course.
Standing poses: Foundations of Strength and Stability
Description: This module covers the second part of the Ashtanga template—Standing Poses. Develop leg strength and intelligence while learning the traditional Sanskrit count, refining key postures, and breaking down transitions for balance and alignment.
The Seated Postures: traditional meets innovation
This module is a full exploration of the seated postures in the Primary Series, integrating both traditional and innovative approaches. You’ll establish a strong foundation with clear vinyasa knowledge, learning the proper count and transitions rooted in the Ashtanga lineage. Verbal cues guide you to refine movements, align your body, and activate essential internal actions. You’ll also break postures into progressive steps, discover intelligent modifications, and learn to individualize the practice using props and adaptable sequencing. Each pose is examined through both a classical lens and a revolutionary perspective, offering deeper insight and practical solutions for every practitioner.
Finishing Postures: Inversions, Backbends & Breathwork
The final phase of the Ashtanga template is often rushed or overlooked, yet it holds the key to integrating and deepening the entire practice. This module reclaims the power and intelligence of the finishing sequence, providing in-depth guidance on backbends, headstand, shoulder stand, and seated stillness. • Urdhva Dhanurasana & Dropbacks: From foundational bridge variations to the full dropback, each step is broken down for strength, mobility, and control. • Sirsasana (Headstand) & Sarvangasana (Shoulder Stand): Often skimmed over, these are the king and queen of asanas—taught here with rare insight into structure, biomechanics, and stepwise progressions, making them safer, stronger, and more sustainable. • Transitions & Support Work: Enter and exit these poses with precision and skill, utilizing walls, props, and progressive techniques. • Pranayama & Stillness: The final seated postures are not just an afterthought—they lead toward Raja Yoga, the inner stillness and meditative absorption that Ashtanga ultimately cultivates. This is the true revolution—not just chasing peak postures but refining and valuing every phase of the practice. By approaching these postures with strategy, strength, and intelligence, they become accessible, transformative, and deeply rewarding.
The Long and Short Forms Module
This module is a key piece of the Ashtanga Revolution, giving you practical ways to work with the four-part template—Surya Namaskara, Standing Poses, Seated Poses, and Finishing. The long forms include full Primary Series practices: one with traditional counted vinyasa and another with added verbal cues for deeper guidance. The short forms offer a range of abbreviated practices (from 6 to 45 minutes), showing creative ways to structure your practice when time is limited. These sessions not only provide follow-along options but also empower you to customize your own intelligent, sustainable approach to Ashtanga
Drills
In this innovative module, we challenge the traditional approach to building strength in Ashtanga Yoga. Through targeted drills—focused on planks, abdominal exercises, and strategic repetition—you’ll develop foundational strength that supports your practice in a smarter, more effective way. Instead of relying on endless vinyasas or forcing advanced poses, this module teaches you how to build solid core, arm, and leg strength in an accessible, repeatable manner. Designed to help you refine poses like chaturanga dandasana and headstand, this is a unique opportunity to enhance your practice with a fresh, effective perspective on strength training.
Talks
The Talks Module offers a collection of insightful lectures designed to deepen your understanding of Ashtanga Yoga and its transformative power. This module includes the opening and closing talks, along with all the foundational talks that introduce key sections of the practice. Explore profound teachings, including the six keys and six destroyers of yoga from the Hatha Yoga Pradipika, the ancient text, as well as secrets to skillful breathing and mastering bandhas. With two 90-minute talks, this module provides a comprehensive exploration of the philosophy, techniques, and principles that elevate your practice to new depths.
