Tag: health
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Ashtanga & Mysore Room Etiquette
How to Create a Space for Practice Traditional Ashtanga and Mysore classes can be quite different from a conventional yoga or exercise class. The Mysore room is not simply a place to perform postures; it is a space to develop an independent practice within a supportive community. Ashtanga has often been described as “meditation in movement.” Through…
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Kriya & Pranayama
The Hatha Yoga Pradipika is one of the most influential texts of the Hatha Yoga tradition. Compiled in the 15th century by Yogi Svatmarama, it presents a practical path that uses the body, breath, and mind as tools for spiritual development. The word Hatha refers to the union of opposites; Ha (sun) and Tha (moon), symbolizing the balancing of…
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Ashtanga Yoga teacher training
Dear Yoga Friends, I’m excited to share details about our upcoming 40-Hour Ashtanga Teacher Training Course, scheduled over two weekends: June 27–28 and July 26–27, 2025. Although I’ve titled this event Ashtanga Teacher Training, the true intention is to help you deepen the foundations of your personal yoga practice—whether you plan to teach or simply want to level up your yoga.…
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R. Sharath Jois 1971 – 2024
Dear Friends, It is with a heavy heart that I share the news of the passing of R. Sharath Jois at the age of 53. This morning, just as I was leaving the Mysore class, I received a call from an Ashtanga friend sharing that Sharathji had suffered a cardiac arrest while walking yesterday in…
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