Ashtanga opening mantra:

Om
vande gurunam caranaravinde
sandarshita svatma sukha va bodhe
nih sreyase jangalika yamane
samsara halahala mohasahantyai
abahu purushakaram
shankacakrasi dharinam
sahasra shirasam svetam
pranamami Patanjalim
Om

Ashtanga vinyasa is a dynamic practice of yoga, that refers to the linking postures that allow one pose to flow into the next, creating a continuous and smooth movements. Ashtanga yoga is the ancient eight limbed science, these eight limbs are described as: abstinences (Yama), observances (Niyama), postures (Asana), breath control (Pranayama), sense withdrawal (Pratyahara), concentration (Dharana), meditation (Dhyana), and contemplation (Samadhi).

Ashtanga viniyasa utilizes the synchronization of breath and body movement along with bandhas(internal locks) and mudras (points of concentration) in Viniyasa (flow), that generate an internal agni (fire) or heat. Through continuos and regular practice the internal heat eliminates the toxins out and increase the circulation of rich blood, nourish the internal organs and strnghting the immune system with smooth functioning of digestive, endocrine and nervous system.

Ashtanga vinyasa yoga is an extremely enjoyable, dynamic style that provides both physical and mental challenges. It is ideal for those that want a strong practice which incorporates the cardiovascular benefits of regular fitness with the flexibility and inner strength that is characteristic of yoga.

Ashtanga concluding mantra:

Om
Svasti praja bhyaha pari pala yantam
Nya yena margena mahi mahishaha
Go brahmanebhyaha shubamastu nityam
Lokah samastah sukhino bhavantu
Om shanti shanti shanti