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Introduction to the Ashtanga Yoga Method

The Ashtanga Method: Opening Prayer Fundamental Asanas Primary Asanas Finishing Asanas Closing Prayer ashtanga yoga The Ashtanga Yoga system is a living lineage that dates back nearly five thousand years in an unbroken line of teachers, sages and gurus that culminates in the life of Sri K. Pattabhi Jois, his grandson Sharath Rangaswamy and every Ashtanga practitioner today. Developed by TKV Krishnamacharya and his student Sri Krishna Pattabhi Jois who tells us that it was derived from … [Read more...] about Introduction to the Ashtanga Yoga Method

Ashtanga Yoga Podcasts from Miami Life Center

I stayed up way too late last night listening to Ashtanga yoga podcasts with Kino MacGregor on the Miami Life Center website. Very entertaining, motivating, and insightful. Here's a few podcasts that I downloaded (you can right-click on the links to save the files to your computer): Yoga as a Spiritual Path Miami Friday Night Workshop Talk 2010 Part 1. Guided Full Primary Series Richmond. Miami Old Shala Q&A with Kino & Tim - The Ashtanga Yoga Method and Teaching … [Read more...] about Ashtanga Yoga Podcasts from Miami Life Center

Rock a Healthy Shoulderstand with Sadie Nardini

Came across this great shoulderstand video on Rand(Om) Bites.  Do it right and it feels great; do it wrong and...just don't do it wrong, okay.  Better yet, this is one of those poses best learned at the hands of a skilled teacher before you get too wild and crazy on your own. [vodpod id=Groupvideo.3824810&w=425&h=350&fv=%26rel%3D0%26border%3D0%26] Also, check out this snazzy Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga poster.  I love cool yoga posters. Question of the day:  Can Yoga Save the … [Read more...] about Rock a Healthy Shoulderstand with Sadie Nardini

Guruji’s Simple Words ~ Wake Up, Practice Yoga

I sat down tonight to read a few pages in the September Yoga Journal and came across many wonderful “reflections” paid tribute to Pattabhi Jois.  In one of the reflections, David Williams recalls the introduction and training in Ashtanga yoga he received from “Guruji,” including one of Guruji’s early visits to America  in 1975.  After two months of teaching daily Mysore-style classes, Guruji had one night before returning home, and Williams sought parting words of wisdom. I asked, “Guruji, … [Read more...] about Guruji’s Simple Words ~ Wake Up, Practice Yoga

30 Day Yoga Challenge ~ Conquered

I pulled out my calendar yesterday to figure out how many more days I had for my 30 day yoga challenge and realized that I only had one day left to go.  Barring any unforeseen disasters today, I should be able to check this one off my box by the time the day is done.  What an interesting month it's been to sweat out my stress every night on the yoga mat with a commitment and dedication I didn't know I had within me.  I'm the sort of person that's great at starting things, but not so good at … [Read more...] about 30 Day Yoga Challenge ~ Conquered