Ashtanga from the source: Traditional Method

From the KPJAYI:

All students commence their instruction in the same manner in which on the first day of class they are taught Surya Namaskar A, followed by Padmasana and deep breathing, and a few minutes of rest to conclude their first day of practice. The next day after Surya Namaskar A has been performed, Surya Namaskar B is taught, and one then again concludes in the same method as the previous day, with Padmasana, deep breathing, and rest. After both of the Surya Namaskar have been learned correctly, each of the various asanas are added one by one. When one asana is correct, the next one is taught. Depending on the age and ability of the student, it can take anywhere upwards of 3 months to learn the primary series.

Continue reading at the KPJAYI website by clicking here

Moon Day + Thanksgiving Weekend

Next Moon Day: Sunday, November 21

Thursday, November 25th: 8-9:30am Led replaces Mysore (sign up here)
Friday, November 26th: No class
Sunday, November 28th: Regular schedule

Thursday, December 2: New led class Tue/Thurs 3:30pm at 112 North 6th.

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.

Shala Chanting: Ādityahṛdayam आदित्यहृदयम्,

About (includes transliteration, devanagari, and English translation)

Mysore Goes 6-Days

Ashtanga Yoga Brooklyn now offers a 6-day per week traditional Mysore program.
Monday - Friday 6:45am - 9:30am
Sundays 8am - 9:30am

Closed Saturdays and full/new moon days.

Sita Sings the Blues

November 5th marks the festival of lights aka Diwali. Jains, Sikhs, and Hindus share the holiday, with Hindus celebrating several important events including those from the Ramayana. Below is an animated retelling of the epic.

Sanskrit Alphabet

Pronunciation guide pdf

Vowels


Consonants

Ashtanga Yoga Opening Prayer

वन्दे गुरूणां चरणारविन्दे
सन्दर्शित स्वात्म सुखाव बोधे ।

निःश्रेयसे जङ्गलिकायमाने
संसार हालाहल मोहशांत्यै ॥

आबाहु पुरुषाकारं
शंखचक्रासि धारिणम् ।

सहस्र शिरसं श्वेतं
प्रणमामि पतञ्जलिम् ॥

vande gurūṇāṁ caraṇāravinde
sandarśita svātma sukhāva bodhe |

niḥ śreyase jaṅgalikāyamāne
saṁsāra hālāhala mohaśāṁtyai ||

ābāhu puruṣākāraṁ
śaṁkhacakrāsi dhāriṇam |

sahasra śirasaṁ śvetaṁ
praṇamāmi patañjalim ||

I bow to the lotus feet of the Gurus
The awakening happiness of one's own Self revealed,
Beyond better, acting like the Jungle physician,
Pacifying delusion, the poison of Samsara.

Taking the form of a man to the shoulders,
Holding a conch, a discus, and a sword,
One thousand heads white,
To Patanjali, I salute.

From the KPJAYI website.
Listen to Sri K. Pattabhi Jois chant the opening mantra.
Read the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali online or get a translation.

Where to Buy

Currently AYB offers cotton Mysore rugs, mat bags, and books by request (learn more here). What AYB doesn't supply, I'll definitely will help you find. I'll only recommend what I know works, is of quality, and ethically produced. If I'm not certain of any of these, I'll say so. I try my best to stay current with what is available and what is out there, however, it is impossible to be on it all the time, so, if you have thoughts, suggestions, or updates, your feedback is welcome. Lastly, because we are a Brooklyn-based program, my suggestions are as local as possible. Support small businesses! If you prefer to shop online, check out the AYB Amazon Store.

-Elise


Yoga Mats
How to choose a yoga mat (click here)
Go Yoga: Harmony Mats and Manduka Mats, Williamsburg, Brooklyn
Kula Yoga Project Manduka Williamsburg, Brooklyn (more in Manhattan)
Greenhouse Holistic: Harmony Mats Williamsburg, Brooklyn
Lululemon (see below) Manduka
Om Harmony & Prana

Yoga Rugs
Ashtanga Yoga Brooklyn Williamsburg, Brooklyn
Kula Yoga Project Yogitoes Williamsburg, Brooklyn (more in Manhattan)

Yoga Mat Bags
Ashtanga Yoga Brooklyn
Go Yoga

Yoga Clothes
Iyengar Yoga Association of Greater New York (Malaika Padma Pune Chic Yoga Shorts) Chelsea, Manhattan
Yoga Works (Hard Tail leggings, pants, and shorts) Manhattan
Pure (Tanya-B pants) Upper West/East
Online/find a store (Shining Shakti pants)
Kula Yoga Project Hyde pants (men) and tops/pants (women) Williamsburg, Brooklyn (more in Manhattan)
American Apparel (Leggings--though they wear out quick & t-shirts) Williamsburg, Brooklyn
Jivamukti (organic tops and bottoms for women, some items for men, prancing leopard, inner waves) Union Square
Om Union Square (women)
Yoga Sutra Midtown
Laughing Lotus Midtown
Lululemon Union Square and Brooklyn (men/women)



Books
Ashtanga Yoga Brooklyn
Go Yoga
Barnes and Noble
Yoga Sutra
The Strand
Yoga Works
Jivamukti

2011 Ashtanga Yoga Moon Days

A list of full and new moon days for 2011. Ashtanga practitioners take this time off for rest. Find out why by clicking here.

January 4th, Tuesday, New Moon
January 19th, Wednesday, Full Moon

February 2nd, Wednesday, New Moon
February 18th, Friday, Full Moon

March 4th, Friday, New Moon
March 19th,Saturday, Full Moon

April 3rd, Sunday, New Moon
April 18th, Monday, Full Moon

May 3rd, Tuesday , New Moon
May 17th, Tuesday, Full Moon

June 1st, Wednesday, New Moon
June 15th, Wednesday , Full Moon

July 1st, Friday, New Moon
July 15th, Friday, Full Moon
July 30th, Saturday, New Moon

August 13th, Saturday, Full Moon
August 29th, Monday, New Moon

September 13th, Monday, Full Moon
September 27th, Tuesday, New Moon

October 12th , Wednesday,Full Moon
October 26th, Wednesday , New Moon

November 10th, Thursday, Full Moon
November 25th, Friday , New Moon

December 10th, Saturday, Full Moon
December 24th, Saturday New Moon

timeanddate.com

Ashtanga Yoga Gear

Cotton Mysore practice rugs
Why you should rug it

Yoga mat bags

Yoga Mala book

Yoga Sutras

Bhagavad Gita

email info@ashtangayogabrooklyn.com

Monday (Columbus Day)

No class on Monday, October 11 (Columbus Day).

Fall schedule

Moon Day Theory #5 {Dena Kingsberg}

Next Moon Day: Thursday, September 23, 2010.

From Dena Kingsberg:

"Both full and new moon days are observed as yoga holidays in the Ashtanga Yoga tradition.

What is the reasoning behind this?

Like all things of a watery nature (human beings are about 70% water), we are affected by the phases of the moon. The phases of the moon are determined by the moon's relative position to the sun. Full moons occur when they are in opposition and new moons when they are in conjunction. Both sun and moon exert a gravitational pull on the earth." read on

See all 2010 moon days

Moon Day Theory #4 {Karyn Grenfell}

Next Moon Day: Wednesday, September 8, 2010.

From Karyn Grenfell at Blue Lotus Ashtanga:

"Through practising Yoga we become aware of our own tendencies and the natural cycles that occur within and around us. Hopefully, over time we are able to function more harmoniously with ourselves and with the environment we live in.

Observing moon days connects us with the functioning of the universe and makes us aware of the effect the universal energy can have on us individually." read on

Ashtanga Yoga Brooklyn Mysore / Led Class 2011 Schedule

No classes on Moon Days .

Classes are held at Go Yoga 112 North 6th Street (Between Berry and Wythe), Brooklyn, NY 11211

Subway L to Bedford Ave

Tuition is $100 for new students (first month).
Beginners are always welcome.
Current Mysore practitioners may drop in.


email: info@ashtangayogabrooklyn.com
more info: www.ashtangayogabrooklyn.com

Where to shop: Food

Greenmarket
Saturdays, Union Ave between Driggs & N 12th Street
Fruit, veg, dairy, meat, flowers, bread, wine, and a clothing drive.

Tops on the Waterfront
89 N 6th St (between Bedford Ave & Berry St)
Good selection of organic and conventional produce, cheese, and excellent bulk section.

The Garden Food Market
921 Manhattan Ave (at Kent Ave)
Organic and conventional produce, packaged goods, deli, cheeses, bulk, bakery...

Sunac Natural
150 N 7th St (between Berry St & Bedford Ave)
Organic produce, products, and packaged goods in a pinch.

Millenium Health
241 Bedford Avenue at North 3rd
Fresh juices, vitamins, packaged goods, small produce area.

Khim's Millenium Market
460 Driggs Ave (between 10th St & 11th St)
Large selection of produce, packaged goods, and juices.

Inspiring TED Video

Inspirational as always, this TED talk is about a whole lot of good stuff. Thanks Malissa!

Daily Ashtanga Yoga practice

New Photos

New photos of Ashtanga Yoga Brooklyn mysore practice on the website by Matthew Spiegelman. Here are some more:

Moon Day Tuesday

Tuesday, August 10, 2010 is a Moon Day. Take rest!

See all 2010 Moon Days.