tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1449952380128375575.post3209730026189827513..comments2024-03-21T00:30:14.738-07:00Comments on Yoga in the Dragon's Den: A little mysore practice report (and a plug)Nobelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00655577410721103577noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1449952380128375575.post-65008281457776902062012-01-09T06:34:35.939-08:002012-01-09T06:34:35.939-08:00Interesting. I have heard of both Sheshadri and Ve...Interesting. I have heard of both Sheshadri and Venkatesh (especially the later, who is supposed to be some kind of a backbend king), but do not know that much about them.Nobelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00655577410721103577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1449952380128375575.post-21024544201272930452012-01-09T04:38:08.158-08:002012-01-09T04:38:08.158-08:00Yeh! That garage was a legend:))
I had started yo...Yeh! That garage was a legend:))<br /><br />I had started yoga in 2000 and then in 2003 was my first 6 month trip to India that's when I fall in love with Ashtanga. There is a teacher in Mysore his name is Sheshadri I started with him and only later made it to the big shala.Ashtanga mummyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05212383937705088678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1449952380128375575.post-67141692188992534502012-01-08T15:21:40.214-08:002012-01-08T15:21:40.214-08:00Wow... In 2003, I had not even started yoga (I sta...Wow... In 2003, I had not even started yoga (I started practicing yoga in 2005, and Ashtanga in 2009). It's really cool (and humbling) to learn that so many people have been practicing all this time. <br /><br />"The funny thing was that his garage floor had a gentle slope so during the practice we were all gradually moving down towards the garage door."<br /><br />This is hilarious! I can only imagine how *uphill* doing chakrasana must feel in that garage.Nobelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00655577410721103577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1449952380128375575.post-90267578688898353742012-01-08T15:10:38.796-08:002012-01-08T15:10:38.796-08:00I have studied with Matthew first in 2003 in Melbo...I have studied with Matthew first in 2003 in Melbourne ans then I've moved to Byron bay the place where Matthew lived. In those days(2003-2005) there was a great ashtanga community with at least 3-4 places to go and practice every morning, not any more though.<br /> I use to come to Matthew's official classes at the studio and non-official in his garage where only 4 people could practice at a time:)))<br /> The funny thing was that his garage floor had a gentle slope so during the practice we were all gradually moving down towards the garage door. When I came there for the first time everyone was joking about it.<br /><br /> He is a wonderful teacher I've learned a lot from him. Recently he had a workshop here on the Gold Coast but I didn't make it there.Ashtanga mummyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05212383937705088678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1449952380128375575.post-2749353042275525232012-01-08T14:12:17.867-08:002012-01-08T14:12:17.867-08:00It's really great that Kino is going to teach ...It's really great that Kino is going to teach in Australia. I hope you can make it. <br /><br />Speaking of Australia, I studied with Matthew Sweeney for a few days last summer when he came to Minneapolis to give a workshop. I wrote a few posts on this blog in which I described in some detail my experiences at the workshop. He's a great teacher. Have you studied with him before?Nobelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00655577410721103577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1449952380128375575.post-18214297350097732302012-01-08T12:24:55.186-08:002012-01-08T12:24:55.186-08:00Kino will be having a workshop right here on the G...Kino will be having a workshop right here on the Gold Coast(Australia) in November this year. <br />I like the idea of coming out of my solitude once a year to practice with a big ashtanga crowd:)<br />Last time I've seen Kino in Mysore in 2006 Guruji was still teaching in the shala... thinking of that time brings lots of sweet memories to me:)<br />Santina is organizing this workshop but I can't get hold of her at moment to ask all the questions.Ashtanga mummyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05212383937705088678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1449952380128375575.post-61566647440384755042012-01-08T09:19:26.221-08:002012-01-08T09:19:26.221-08:00Yes, I suppose it is true that whatever doesn'...Yes, I suppose it is true that whatever doesn't kill us makes us stronger ;-) About Kino's workshop, I think you should be able to keep up with the pace if you are able to let go of the idea that you need to get into the full expression of every pose (given the pace of led primary, you may not have enough time to get into half-lotus/full lotus on the left side if you need to use extra breaths). It's probably also helpful to speak with Kino about this before the class. <br /><br />And of course, during the mysore session, you can take as much time as you need. :-) Kino actually has some very useful tips for working into lotus/half-lotus with a knee in less-than-perfect condition. <br /><br />Where is this workshop with Kino that you are thinking of going to? Just curious.Nobelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00655577410721103577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1449952380128375575.post-59098717941246894652012-01-08T02:36:20.490-08:002012-01-08T02:36:20.490-08:00Hi Nobel
I had to open a map to see where Fargo-Mo...Hi Nobel<br />I had to open a map to see where Fargo-Moorhead is(:<br /><br />I think if I'd see someone doing modifications in mysore class I'd be fine with that;)<br /><br /> I had a couple of ashtangis in my class who were doing modifications during led class due to injuries. Now I'm kind of in their shoes I don't do modifications but I take my time in some half lotus/full lotus asanas I mean taking it really slow with my left knee.<br />Since I'm a stay-home-ashtangi sometimes I have an urge to go and practice with people but what terrifies me is the pace of a led class and some adjustments too.<br /> I'm happy with my home solitude but I'm thinking about Kino's upcoming workshop at the end of this year and there is a big question would I be able to keep up with the pace having a needy knee!?<br />Pretty much the same question as you have surfaced "how I'll survive Mysore/KPJAYI/Sharath, when I make it there" I guess whatever happens there we should still be alive or what doesn't kill us makes us stronger:)))Ashtanga mummyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05212383937705088678noreply@blogger.com