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Traditional Ashtanga Yoga in the Mysore Style
Yoga teachers have several tools to convey their meaning to students. The teacher might demonstrate a posture, explain anatomical details, or encourage you to contemplate the philosophical meaning of your practice. Another instructional method is through Hands-On Assists (or “Adjustments” as we call them in Mysore). Hands-On teaching can serve many useful purposes, including providing…
Because it is essential to have options, I offer to you the Ashtanga Foundation Series. In this abbreviated sequence, we cover the basic shapes of the Primary (and a few Second) Series without getting stuck in some of the improbable poses. The Ashtanga Foundation Series takes about 45-60 minutes depending on your speed. I personally…
A mantra is a sacred sound, word, phrase, or syllable that is repeated or chanted either aloud or silently during meditation, prayer, or spiritual practice. Mantras are typically derived from ancient Sanskrit texts and are believed to have spiritual or transformative powers. They are used to focus the mind, deepen concentration, and invoke specific qualities…
Developing a yoga self-practice is a rewarding and transformative experience. Our 20 day (month-long) challenge is a great motivator! In the upcoming weeks, we invite you to join our daily Mysore classes from Monday to Friday, either to start your Ashtanga journey or to continue it. Duration: 4 weeks (20 consecutive classes) Objective: Complete 20…
Short on time? Well, you don’t have to be short on yoga! Ashtanga is the foundation practice of so many modern yoga styles today. From Rocket to Vinyasa to traditional Mysore Ashtanga itself, the original method of Krishnamacharya and Pattabhi Jois introduced the world to this dynamic style of breath and flow. This Ashtanga Yoga…
Opening Mantra omvande gurūnām caranāravinde sandarśita svātma sukhāva bodhe nihśreyase jāngalikāyamāne samsāra hālāhala moha śāntyai ābāhu purusākāramśankha cakrāsi dhārinamsahasra śirasam śvetam pranamāmi pantanjalimom omI bow to the two lotus feet of the (plurality of) Gurus, which awaken insight into the happiness of pure Being, which are the complete absorbtion into joy, the jungle physician, eliminating…
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