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Traditional Ashtanga Yoga in the Mysore Style
Happy Lunar New Year of the Snake! The snake is a powerful symbol in yoga philosophy, appearing not just in one of my favorite poses—bhujangasana (cobra pose)—but more significantly as a representation of kundalini energy. This vital force is said to rest, coiled like a serpent, at the base of the spine, lying dormant until…
This is the time of year when many of us are craving sunshine. It’s normal to feel lower energy during the winter months, but even now, we can draw from the energy and life-giving force of our nearby star. Today, I want to share a powerful meditation to bring some light into your day—because even…
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…
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…
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