Ashtanga Yoga: The Practice

From the KPJAYI website:

Ashtanga Yoga is an ancient system of Yoga that was taught by Vamana Rishi in the Yoga Korunta. This text was imparted to Sri T. Krishnamacharya in the early 1900’s by his Guru Rama Mohan Brahmachari, and was later passed down to Pattabhi Jois during the duration of his studies with Krishnamacharya, beginning in 1927.

The following are aspects that Pattabhi Jois emphasizes as the main components of Ashtanga Yoga.

Vinyasa: Vinyasa means breathing and movement system.
Tristhana: This means the three places of attention or action: posture, breathing system and looking place.
The six poisons: A vital aspect of internal purification that Pattabhi Jois teaches relates to the six poisons that surround the spiritual heart.

Read full posting at KPJAYI.org

Led Primary Series at Ashtanga Yoga Brooklyn/ Go Yoga

Ashtanga ~ Led Class
Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:30-5pm starting December 2nd

The primary series of Ashtanga yoga taught in the traditional method of Mysore, India by Shri K. Pattabhi Jois. Students will be led through Yoga Chikitsa (Yoga Therapy) to the rhythm of the vinyasas counted in Sanskrit. There are no classes on new or full moons (moon days).

No class on Dec 21 (Tue), Dec 23 (Thur), Dec 28 (Tue), Jan 4 (Tue), May 3 & 17 (Tue)

Location:
112 North 6th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11211

Sign Up: Unlike the AYB Mysore program, please contact Go Yoga to register online or in person. Drop ins welcome.

{Event} 5/23 Ashtanga for Vinyasa Students with Elise

Ashtanga Yoga for Vinyasa Students and Teachers:
An Introduction for the Mysore-Curious

with Elise Espat at Go Yoga

Sunday, May 23rd
4pm - 6pm

As we move deeper into our understanding of yoga, we often find ourselves wondering where our practice comes from and where it might be going. We find ourselves digging a little deeper into the subtle aspects such as bandha and dristhi and possibly even entertaining the idea of learning more about and beginning an Ashtanga yoga practice.

This two-hour introductory workshop led by Ashtanga yoga practitioner Elise Espat is intended to give the vinyasa student a window into this traditional method. Anything but your typical led primary class, this will be an opportunity to learn more about the lineage as well as to dip your toes in the Mysore practice. Participants will explore the fundamental postures of the primary series (Yoga Chikitsa), delve into the tristhana (breathing/bandha, posture, dristhi), and have a taste of the history and theory behind Ashtanga yoga.

A perfect way to jump-start your Mysore practice, gather tid-bits to chew on in your vinyasa classes, or immerse yourself in the lineage for an afternoon.

All levels of experience are welcome and invited to attend.

$25 Advance / $35 Day-of
Please register at Go Yoga


Elise leads the Ashtanga Yoga Brooklyn program hosted by Go Yoga which is focuses on the traditional Mysore-style practice of Ashtanga yoga as taught in the lineage of the late Shri K. Pattabhi Jois.

Please visit the Ashtanga Yoga Brooklyn website for more information and resources. www.ashtangayogabrooklyn.com