Yoga Sangraha
‘Sangraha’ means collection or compendium. While not a new form of yoga, it is a contemporary approach, developed by Eddie Stern of Broome Street Temple in New York, that takes elements from many different lineages and modalities and groups them in such a way as to create a practice that is relatively light but can be increased in intensity where time, energy and capacity are available.
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There are 10 types of sun salutation, some of which are new, plus dands and baitaks which are from the Hindu wrestling tradition of Kushti. In this tradition, they are a fundamental exercise in the vyayam (training) regimen, performed rhythmically and in high repetition. These are now commonly found in modern calisthenics classes, appearing as a combination between sun salutation and pushup.
Other asanas are grouped into Standing/Seated/Prone and Supine.
Students will also learn Kriya and Pranayama(breathwork).
Classes can be separated into 3 types:
1/Yoga Sangraha Level 1 (or 2)
2/Sun Salutations Class (practice 6 types plus dands)
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Yoga and Strength (incorporating body strength and core work)
Its a complete, rounded practice that can be integrated into other yoga classes, or learnt and practiced at home.