Such a delicious, decadent practice. Making every movement (and flub) part of the beauty of creation, yet not rushing to the end. A freedom that one pointed focus can bring, and grace that should probably be there regardless *yum* #mysore
My first conference was fascinating. I got to view Sharath, the (these are my terms) titleholder of the Ashtanga lineage, through the lens of a man who deals with keeping the purity of a practice in the real world– the world of parties, internet gossip, and multiculturalism. A fascinating, non-textbook experience. A highlight, paraphrased: “A…
I broke a tooth today! A trip to vist Dr Judith Pereira in Mysore for a fix and clean! Amazing grand total? 1100 Rupees… $22 dollars. She also said I was the politest American she had ever met and complimented my parents. She said I should be proud of them. Thanks, Mom!
It’s 85 here in Mysore. Seeing the driver holding a sign with my name on it was enough to make me want to cry, but the dangerousness of the car ride into town was enough to make me smile big. Best of all? I got to stay at the Southern Star/ Regalis– exactly as planned….
My dear friend @[828559683:2048:Peg Mulqueen] will teaching morning mysore at @[100002872044890:2048:Ashtanga Mysore Arlington Virginia] while I kick it with @[1310954015:2048:Tova Steiner] in Mysore. Take a look at Peg’s letter– as my students know, she’s a huge inspiration to me. I hope you get some, too 😉 http://us2.campaign-archive2.com/?u=c6c1f5be789ffc27d899456ce&id=1250b4a6da&eo=8392647d2a
A Lifetime of Practice: Conference with Sharath in Mysore December 2011
Really, Tadasana? You’re changing? When I press my ankles bones firmly into one another, something *happens* now. It’s like yoga 101 up in here.
How efficient can I be? Bhekasana in an hour & a half? Fingers crossed. ( PS: back on the grid)
Takin’ pleasure in other folks’ bravery. You come. #mysore