I’m re-reading Yoga Mala by Sri K. Pattabhi Jois and rediscovered this gem on p. 5, which I love because it motivates and reminds us that true understanding of yoga only comes through diligent practice: We now have to ask whether it is possible to realize the true nature of yoga simply by understanding its meaning as a word. By the mere study of texts on yoga, by the mere grasp of yoga’s meaning as a word, by a mere discussion of the pros and cons of this intellectual grasp, one cannot have a … [Read more...] about To Obtain the Benefits of Yoga Requires More than Just Putting on the Garb of a Yogi
K. Pattabhi Jois
Vinyasa Yoga – How Flow Can You Go?
[Editor's note: This is a guest post by YOME - 'The Yoga Portal For Wonderful Life'] While K. Pattabhi Jois popularized Vinyasa yoga in the Western world, Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga, (Ashtanga meaning 8-limbed path in ancient yogic teachings) has arguably been around for centuries. In many circles, it is simply known as ‘flow’ yoga since the asana are practiced much like Surya Namaskara, or sun salutations, in a continuous flow from one movement to another coordinated with the breath. The great … [Read more...] about Vinyasa Yoga – How Flow Can You Go?
Commitment to Practice
As I've been slowly reading and enjoying Krishnamacharya over the last few weeks, I've been impressed by the dedication and commitment the modern sage required of his yoga students. Most folks who take up yoga today, this yogi included, have no idea what it means to practice under the tutelage of a guru. We just sort of show up when it's convenient or absolutely necessary. Krishnamacharya, however, was very selective of those he took on as students. As shown in the following examples … [Read more...] about Commitment to Practice
“The Yoga Bums”
I apologize to all those who have been faithfully checking out Daily Cup of Yoga for the not so "daily" content recently. Spring break hit me with a vengeance and I'm taking a few days break in Portland, Oregon. In the meantime, if you're looking for a good read, check out The Yoga Bums, an older article from The New Yorker (2000) that provides a colorful look into the yoga movement spawned by Sri K. Pattabhi Jois. Be forewarned that the article is long (you will likely need a New … [Read more...] about “The Yoga Bums”
Pattabhi Jois and Yoga in India
A favorite quote of mine from Pattabhi Jois: If we practice the science of yoga, which is useful to the entire human community and which yields happiness both here and hereafter - if we practice it without fail, we will then attain physical, mental and spiritual happiness, and our minds will flood towards the Self. Sri. K. Pattabhi Jois Perhaps you've already read the article, "Pilgrimage to the Heart of … [Read more...] about Pattabhi Jois and Yoga in India
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