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	Astanga yoga is a sequential, scientific form of yoga know as vinyasa. Vinyasa correlates breath with motion; specific inhales or exhales fluidly link the entering into and exiting out of an asana or posture. The style of breathing known as ujjayi, steadies the mind and creates internal heat to release toxins and give the body more pliability. Natural alignment and strength grow out of increasing awareness of the body's inner locks or bandha. Eye gazes or dristi, accompany the practice to further calm the mind and deepen the breath. Astanga yoga is a moving meditation where the body and mind learn to dance as one. The results can be as simple as a stronger, sleeker frame or as complex as freedom from habitual, useless life patterns.