The practice of ashtanga yoga actually comes from India. Unlike some forms of yoga, which have been developed in recent years, ashtanga is actually quite old. According to its history, ashtanga started when Pattabhi Jois and Krishnamacharya discovered an ancient manuscript that contains different yoga poses. Ashtanga, a word that means “eight-limbed,” is made up of eight different path to enlightenment. It aims to work on the mind through the use of body movements and postures.

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