Where Did Ashtanga Yoga Poses Come From?
It is thought all branches of yoga originated in India, since “yoga” is a Hindi word that roughly translates as “union” in English. Although yoga is often taught with texts of sacred books and with helping the entire person (including their spiritual parts), it is not a religion, nor do any ashtanga yoga poses hold any sacred significance. It is unknown which branch of yoga is considered the original branch – quite likely, no such branch exists. The Founding Yogi Ashtanga yoga positions, the speed performed and the breathing necessary to do them all came together in the teachings of renowned yogi Sri Krishnamacharya (1888 – 1989). He claims to have found an ancient system of yoga with detailed ashtanga yoga poses on an old text made of palm leaves. This book conveniently no longer exists, having been eaten by ants. However strange the origins, the fact remains that ashtanga yoga poses are practiced around the world by people who do unquestionably get benefits from them. Some teachers o
