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Catching Elephant is a theme by Andy Taylor
Sri K. Pattabhi Jois 1915-2009
We never really encounter the world; all we experience is our own nervous system.
From the Eknath Easwaran translation of the Bhagavad Gita.
This video is for those interested in Ashtanga Yoga who never had the opportunity to study with Sri K. Pattabhi Jois, or those who want to remember him. He chants the Ashtanga opening prayer, leads Surya Namaskara B, calls out a few asana names and counts breaths. He briefly discusses several aspects of Ashtanga Yoga.- Baird Hersey
Hurts More, Bothers You Less
“When we taste the infinite Absolute of consciousness, the world is seen just as it is—radiant, perfect, and whole. The relative, however, does not cease to be. Quite the contrary, the pains and pleasures of our relative lives are intensified to an unimaginable degree….”
A Students Perspective #1 - Maria Forde
This is the first segment of a new series on different Ashtanga Yoga perspectives from the students at Mysore San Francisco. Some students have just started the path of Ashtanga Yoga and some have been practicing for years. Either way, it is a glimpse into the process and potential of the practice. Enjoy!…
more via Magnolia Zuniga and Mysore San Francisco
Mayurasana (9 vinyasa) Nasagrai dristi
House Recommendations by Angela Jamison
Primer, review, reinforcement of helpful practices by Authorized teacher Angela Jamison of Ashtanga Yoga Ann Arbor.
The House Recommendations are just some suggestions for mental hygiene, efficient learning, and honest practice. They are crafted for ashtangis in their first five years on the mat. If your mind feels closed just now, it’s not useful to read further. If you feel curious and open, then perhaps a few of these will be useful.
The main recommendation is: Streamline. Also…
