Being able to perform extreme body shapes is often taken as a certain sign of social authority amongst the yoga practitioners. Living in a world where values and principles are increasingly more absent, the race for social status becomes a merciless fight. Consequently, this ambition and achievement-oriented mindset, can easily become infused in what otherwise would have been intended as a spotless practice.

However, the dynamical and rhythmical system of Ashtanga Vinyasa can become profoundly intense and could prompt yoga practitioners to become blind and fall into the trap of their own egotistical desires. While Ashtanga [Vinyasa] Yoga as a system is a tool for development of consciousness, if not properly used, it will either not work or will be harmful in some way.

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