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In This SectionMysore Ashtanga Yoga |
Ashtanga Yoga & Mysore |
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About Ashtanga Yoga
Ashtanga means 8-limbs and is the most vigorous form of Vinyasa flow yoga. Ashtanga definitely appeals to men because once they do Ashtanga and see its power, they never think of yoga in the same way again! And it is ok if you are not flexible. You will gain flexibility--guaranteed! The first series of poses (asanas) are strength building and cleansing so that once you move into the Second series you are completing poses without effort and can work on calming the nervous system. A real life experience...
Contact for questions...For further information, please email Debby (Debby@livyoga.com).
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What is Mysore?
It is a wonderful place in India where the founder of Ashtanga yoga, Sri Pattabhi Jois runs his yoga shala, Astanga Yoga Research Institute. (website is www.ayri.org). But Mysore is also a wonderful way of learning Ashtanga Yoga, one of the most invigorating and powerful yoga practices around. It is wonderful because mysore is for all levels and each student goes at their own pace and progresses at their own pace. About Ashtanga Yoga, then back to Mysore at LivYoga The first or primary series of Ashtanga Yoga known as Yoga Chikitsa is therapeutic as it helps to detoxify and align the body, making it lighter and stronger and ready for future series. This is why if you have ever taken an ashtanga class and while moving into each asana or pose are practicing ujjayi breathing (deep inhale and exhale through back of your throat—yup, sounds a bit like Darth Vader!) and engaging your bandhas, you will create an intense internal heat that helps to purify muscles and organs and get rid of unwanted toxins. In essence, it isn’t surprising to finish your practice in a deep, satisfying sweat. More about a Mysore Class When a student is in a mysore class, the practice is a self-practice and the teacher gives corrections and adjustments as appropriate and also determines when the student is given the next pose in the sequence to start practicing. In theory, mysore practice is a truly safe way to practice ashtanga because new poses in the almost 70 pose sequence (including finishing) are not given until the practioner is ready to receive them. This is an ideal class and style for anyone interested in checking out ashtanga yoga or for more experienced practioners to continue progressing on their ashtanga yoga journey. Feel free to try ashtanga at Debby’s led class on Sunday mornings. She believes in a safe environment which is why this led class also gradually builds new poses into the flow. Moon Days There are no Mysore classes on full moon and new moon, following the tradition of the Ashtanga Yoga Research Institute in Mysore, India.
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Asthanga was founded by Pattabhi Jois who just celebrated his 90th birthday during this past July’s full
moon and still going strong--that is Guruji with Debby in May '05 in New York
City. 
