The teacher of a number of my friends. A heartening read. https://tribegrow.c…
The teacher of a number of my friends. A heartening read. https://tribegrow.com/hamish-hendry-ashtanga-yoga-london-interview-760420f04314
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“There’s a saying that the four prerequisites for practice are great faith, g…
“There’s a saying that the four prerequisites for practice are great faith, great doubt, great vow, and great vigor. When I first went to Mysore it was because I wanted to see if being there and studying with Sharath would satisfy the questions in my mind about practice. About this thing that I felt driven…
Aug 29, 2011
It does get really hot out here. Ya gotta work quickly sometimes.
Keeping your trunk engaged and diaphragm working properly for an entire seque…
Keeping your trunk engaged and diaphragm working properly for an entire sequence/series/class is fascinatingly challenging. #notesfromyesterdayspractice
“Its easy for you– you can do it,” “don’t think– go.” “no fear, no fun.” ..…
“Its easy for you– you can do it,” “don’t think– go.” “no fear, no fun.” … I didn’t believe a word of any of it… Until I did. Thanks, Boss.
My teacher, David Garrigues, has been patient with me. He has his eye on me. …
My teacher, David Garrigues, has been patient with me. He has his eye on me. I don’t have the poetry or prose, but I reckon, like the poem he once shared about the tapper, he gets it.
Apr 16, 2012
Led primary was filled with folks I’ve had the good fortune to work with for over three years each (wow!!) So, I put my mat down and we all practiced together, taking turns calling the postures.
I *LOVE* practicing outside!!! Come play!! I’m an active member of the HSD co…
I *LOVE* practicing outside!!! Come play!! I’m an active member of the HSD community– who also maintains a daily practice of Ashtanga Yoga– if you know me from either community, I do hope you’ll come out and say hi!
Being able to begin a sentence with “My teacher says…” is one of the greate…
Being able to begin a sentence with “My teacher says…” is one of the greatest privledges I have in this life. So much of what follows is from Pattabhi Jois– I’m so grateful for his lifelong dedication to teaching, teaching my teachers. 1915- May 18, 2009.
Class picture day At DC Ashtanga was a resounding success!! Thank you Jonny A…
Class picture day At DC Ashtanga was a resounding success!! Thank you Jonny Asfour for the work and Maggie Lively for the encouragement!