Ashtanga Resources
Free Online Yoga


These Free Online Yoga Downloads are compliments of Ashtanga Yoga Canada. Our mission is to assist in the accurate and informative transmission of the teachings of Ashtanga Yoga.

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To us, 'personal use' means simply for the use of a single individual, rather than reproducing sheets for friends or students please encourage them to visit AYC to download their own copy of the Primary Series PDF.

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Sūryānamaskāra A & B - Free PDF Download

This is a 2 page PDF document that shows pictures of the Sūryānamaskāra A&B. It includes the appropriate vinyasa or the breath combined with the movement. The traditional Sanskrit count has also been included.




Primary Series Practice Sheet - Free PDF Download

This is a self-explanatory 2 page PDF download picturing the postures of Primary Series. The Sanskrit names of each posture with the proper diacritic marks is also included.
** Please contact AYC for a true print quality download if this is required by you or your Yoga Studio.




Ashtanga Yoga Chants - Free PDF Download

This is a single page PDF Download* of the Ashtanga Yoga Opening and Closing Mantras. Devanagri and translations are included.*Special thanks to Isaac Murchie for his Sanskrit expertise and to Fiona Stang for the use of this PDF document.




The Ashtanga Yoga Mantra

Listen to Pattabhi Jois Chanting




Yoga must promote increasing health in your life. If you do any of these practices and develop anxiety or discomfort, discontinue them and seek qualified instruction.

Please NOTE: All of the ancient yoga texts stress that a teacher is essential in the development of a student and the correct understanding and implementation of these practices.



** If you choose to download these documents you are agreeing to take full responsibility for your own practice.**




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