What is Ashtanga Yoga?

What Is Ashtanga Yoga? (And Why You Might Want to Give It a Go)

You’ve probably heard the term Ashtanga yoga floating around the yoga community, and maybe you’ve even wondered what on earth it actually is. It sounds a bit mysterious, right? Like some ancient secret practice only known to elite yogis who can do handstands in their sleep and meditate for hours without breaking a sweat. But here’s the thing: Ashtanga yoga is for everyone—yes, even for those of us who still haven’t quite nailed downward dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana)without looking like a confused giraffe.