How is Ashtanga different from other forms of yoga?
Ashtanga yoga is distinguished by Vinyasa, the formal system of rhythmic breathing and movement connecting one posture to the next into a complete practice. In general, the postures are the same as in other forms of hatha yoga, but in Ashtanga yoga the postures are in a set sequence that is done uninterrupted from beginning to end. Ashtanga is thus known as a vigorous form of yoga. In traditional “Mysore-style” class, all practitioners do their own personal practice every day, going only as far as the last posture they have learned.
