The Ashtanga Community

World's End

ashtanga_community@yahoo.com — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 08:10:09 GMT

This world might be coming to an end by 2012. Its survival depends on us. We have to do a tapas. Tapas consists of eliminating all death of hunger among humans, starvation among young and otherwise disadvataged humans and death of hunger among cats and dogs, including homeless ones. This tapas has to be successful within certain number of months from now.

I want everyone who worships any Hindu God to donate once off $150 to a World Hunger cause through any ethical charity or website, and also $150 on behalf of every minor child and every unemployed person. If you live outside of USA, donate 150 of your local currency. I want everyone to donate at least $40 to World Hunger every 3 months.

Make this first priority and tell your family about it.

Blessings,
Shree Maya Ishvari

"The Ashtanga Yoga Collection" For Sale

ashtanga_community@yahoo.com — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 21:40:51 GMT

For those who might be interested.

The Ashtanga Yoga Collection (3 DVD Boxset) by Richard Freeman
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220246064147&ssPageName=ADME:L:LCA:US:1123

An official India community for LJ

ashtanga_community@yahoo.com — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 10:55:47 GMT

Greetings from LJ_India, the new official India community we’re piloting to connect all our India users.

We’re writing to invite you to take a first look at the Community (http://community.livejournal.com/lj_india/) as it’s launched and share your feedback. You’re, of course, under absolutely no obligation to join, but we’d be delighted if you did :)

Do join us at http://community.livejournal.com/lj_india/ and let's get this conversation started!

Cheers and thanks,

Team Blogworks for LiveJournal India

Хатха-Йога на Динамо

ashtanga_community@yahoo.com — Mon, 12 May 2008 02:41:43 GMT

Здравствуйте!

15 мая 2008 года, в четверг, начинаются регулярные занятия по классической Хатха-Йоге. Москва, ст.м. Динамо, начало занятий: 20:15.

Занятия проводит Вячеслав Цисляк, учитель Йоги с 16-летним стажем.

В ближайшее время ожидается расширение расписания, пока же - только четверги.

Запись по емайл slavyog@yandex.ru , вопросы также можно задать телефону: +7 915 322 91 62

Как дойти: http://zkinteractive.com/development/gym/how_to_come/ru/ ! Внимание! Записываться по вышеприведённым контактам, не по указанным на сайте!

Как доехать: http://maps.yandex.ru/moscow?upoint=b2075e57bf19

Подробнее > > >

For Sale If Anyone Is Interested

ashtanga_community@yahoo.com — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 00:18:43 GMT

The Ashtanga Yoga DVD Collection (2005) $40 + $7 Shipping within U.S.

Yoga with Richard Freeman: The Ashtanga Yoga Collection (3 DVDs)
Encoding: All regions

This boxed DVD set includes:
Introduction to Ashtanga
The Primary Series
The Intermediate Series

Through the brilliant method of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga, the body, the breath, and the mind are gradually trained to become the ground of real awakening and joyous freedom. Now, in The Ashtanga Yoga Collection, renowned teacher Richard Freeman guides you step by step through these flowing sequences of postures, which are synchronized with a precise, meditative breathing pattern. Careful instructions on alignment and movement address your individual needs and challenges, making this profoundly effective system accessible to both the new and the experienced Yoga student.

Caution: The exercises in this DVD set are a progressive series. Beginners should not expect or attempt to complete all of the exercises at first. Consult your physician before beginning this or any exercise program.

Abandoned Toys

ashtanga_community@yahoo.com — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 06:39:33 GMT

If you don't already own "The witch's garden" by Abandoned Toys, I highly recommend picking it up. Its beautiful music for yoga, meditation, etc.

Abandoned Toys

Сообщество, ты живо? =)

ashtanga_community@yahoo.com — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 12:44:28 GMT

САБЖ)

Greetings

ashtanga_community@yahoo.com — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 21:20:05 GMT

For those of you who might be interested in grabbing these off me, I'd be quite grateful.
I'm selling these due to low financial reasons and am trying to gather some funds. Perhaps these can be of some use to one or two of you in here.

Sells are on a first come first serve basis.

Both items are brand new. If you want both, I will give the Nicki Doane video for only $10 instead of $14.

Shipping in the US is $3 extra for each item. I also ship worldwide. Contact me for rates.

The Ashtanga Yoga DVD Collection (2005) $40

Yoga with Richard Freeman: The Ashtanga Yoga Collection (3 DVDs)
Encoding: All regions

This boxed DVD set includes:
Introduction to Ashtanga
The Primary Series
The Intermediate Series

Through the brilliant method of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga, the body, the breath, and the mind are gradually trained to become the ground of real awakening and joyous freedom. Now, in The Ashtanga Yoga Collection, renowned teacher Richard Freeman guides you step by step through these flowing sequences of postures, which are synchronized with a precise, meditative breathing pattern. Careful instructions on alignment and movement address your individual needs and challenges, making this profoundly effective system accessible to both the new and the experienced Yoga student.

Caution: The exercises in this DVD set are a progressive series. Beginners should not expect or attempt to complete all of the exercises at first. Consult your physician before beginning this or any exercise program.

Ashtanga Yoga - Beginners Practice (2003) $14 or $10 if bought with item above.
100 minutes

Yoga Journal's Ashtanga Yoga: Beginners Practice combines breathing and standing poses, including many repetitions of two different Sun Salutations, then various standing forward bends, and side angle bends for balance, flexibility, and strength. The pace of this 67-minute practice is slow, calming, and physically challenging. Remarkably fluid and flexible instructor Nicki Doane explains clearly and in detail how to do each pose and integrate the breathing. Although called a "beginners practice," true beginners will find it challenging, and no modifications are demonstrated for the less flexible, although of course you are instructed to stay at your own level. Recommended as your second stage after mastering Yoga Journal's Ashtanga Yoga introductory series. The Hawaiian setting of this beautifully produced video is gorgeous and serene. --Joan Price

Thank You Very Much....

Простой вопрос

ashtanga_community@yahoo.com — Sat, 26 May 2007 09:32:34 GMT

Намаскар, уважаемые!

Как по-вашему, чем определяется успешность садханы? Коллекцией асан, мантр или дикш? Количеством лет, посвященным "занятиям йогой"? Явно ведь нет. Чем-то другим, тонким И находящимся за пределами цифр, названий и форм. Тогда чем? Что позволяет вам думать, что вы продвигаетесь вперед, а не топчетесь на месте, а то и отступаете назад? Каковы признаки успешности практики? Безусловные критерии?

Вопрос второй, факультативный. Как по-вашему, могут ли вообще быть какие-то критерии, если вырабатывать их некому, кроме все того же омраченного сознания?

Ваше мнение?

Advanced sitting postures help

ashtanga_community@yahoo.com — Tue, 08 May 2007 19:03:43 GMT

I currently am living in a very remote area and have been practicing Mysore Ashtanga several times a week. But I am not a very advanced practitioner and cannot do all of the asanas from the primary series, especially the sitting postures. Since I do not have access to an ashtanga yoga teacher, I am seeking out guidance from this community on how to work my way to those particular asanas:

1. Marichyasana A-D (Posture of the Sage)
2. Navasana (Boat Posture)
3. Bhujapidasana (Shoulder Press)
4. Kurmasana (Tortoise)
5. Supta Kurmasana (Sleeping Tortoise)
6. Garbha Pindasana (Fetus in the Womb)
7. Kukkutasana (Rooster)

And it goes on. You get the idea. I've been taking ashtanga yoga classes for almost a year but am nowhere as advanced and experienced. I am rather muscularly soft and elastic in joints but have shorter arms and legs, unless they haven't achieved enough elasticity. I don't want to attempt those asanas in vain and then give up when tension sets in. How can I make a better effort at a less painful expense?

Namaste!

(cross-posted at yoga)

Курсы санскрита

ashtanga_community@yahoo.com — Sat, 21 Apr 2007 13:46:26 GMT

Проводится запись на курсы Санскрита (обучение деванагари, эпический и классический санскрит; практика перевода с русского на санскрит; введение в Бхагавад-Гиту и Риг-Веду). Тел. 8(903)-173-0057. Подробнее на devanagari.ru

advice...

ashtanga_community@yahoo.com — Sun, 21 Jan 2007 15:13:28 GMT

I am interested in getting certified to teach yoga through yoga alliance. For the past year, I have been teaching a body flow class (vinyasa flow yoga, tai chi, and pilates) but that class has it's own separate certification. Any suggestions? Where should I start?I am interested in getting certified to teach yoga through yoga alliance. For the past year, I have been teaching a body flow class (vinyasa flow yoga, tai chi, and pilates) but that class has it's own separate certification. Any suggestions? Where should I start?

ashtanga_community@yahoo.com — Fri, 29 Sep 2006 14:50:38 GMT

I start my Astanga Yoga Teacher Training tomorrow with David Swenson.

I'm very excited.

Has anyone part of his Teacher Trainging workshops previously?

Name That Exercise/Pose.....

ashtanga_community@yahoo.com — Sat, 29 Jul 2006 04:47:14 GMT

I know I've asked this question before, but I am asking it again in a different way....I want to strenghten my core and my instructor suggested that I do this exercise where I use a chair and get into down dog position, round my back and try to bring my knee to my nose and then raise my leg up....anyone know what Im talking about? If so, can you give me the specifics...like when do I inhale and when do I exhale and etc.?

Studio in Salamanca, Spain?

ashtanga_community@yahoo.com — Mon, 24 Jul 2006 20:53:06 GMT

Hi everyone!

I just joined! I've been doing ashtanga for 2 months and I'm totally obsessed. I started it to help me deal with the stress of bar exam. However, I really want Ashtanga to be a part of my life forever. Anywho, I'm going to Salamanca for 6 weeks. I wanted to know if anyone here knows of or could recommend an Ashtanga studio. Thanks so much!

Yoga bollocks..

ashtanga_community@yahoo.com — Fri, 21 Jul 2006 10:07:49 GMT

There's a lot of it about...

Not sure if this has been posted before

But interested to see what other people think

CORE POWER.....

ashtanga_community@yahoo.com — Wed, 12 Jul 2006 18:16:21 GMT

Last night at my class the instructor told us a couple of things/ways to strenghten our core power/strength and was wondering if there are written out instructions on this and where. Thnx! :) :D And Namaste.

Yoga for Beginers(sp?).....

ashtanga_community@yahoo.com — Mon, 29 May 2006 22:47:41 GMT

Which yoga path would be best for someone just starting out? Would Core Power Yoga be a good place to start?

Yoga and Bad Feet

ashtanga_community@yahoo.com — Wed, 10 May 2006 21:35:38 GMT

I have bad feet - bone spurs, plantar fascitis, the works. I've noticed recently that during yoga (and other exercise as well), my feet get really sore after standing for a period of 20 minutes or so. It's an all-over pain on the bottoms of my feet and it's gotten so bad that I have to sit down in the middle of my yoga class and rest my feet for a few minutes.

Any tips or advice to help alleviate this pain? I was really wondering if there exists a "specialty" shoe to be worn during yoga that might help my situation. I did several variations of Yahoo! searches and didn't come up with more than a plie type stretch.

Thanks in advance!

x-posted

new stuff?

ashtanga_community@yahoo.com — Fri, 28 Apr 2006 03:05:58 GMT

Hello
So I'm just actually thinking about trying some new types of yoga. I guess I'm getting bored with what I've been practicing for the past few years.. I'd love to switch it up a bit.
What other kinds of yoga have you tried? What did you like or dislike about it? I'd absolutely love to hear about your experience. Also, how does one go about finding a new place to practice yoga? Right now I practice at an all-womens gym and I'm quite comfortable there.. however, they do not offer anything out of the ordinary. I'm a bit uneasy just walking in somewhere new and taking a class.. if I'm doing intense stuff I really want a knowledgeable instructor.
Thank you!

Anatomy Resource for Yoga

ashtanga_community@yahoo.com — Mon, 10 Apr 2006 20:47:20 GMT

http://www.anatomyandasana.com/

I just discovered (was introduced to) this text this weekend, and it is really good. The website has some samples, etc. on it so you can see what the contents are like. I highly recommend it, and the free e-zine on anatomy and yoga.

Developing a yoga practice

ashtanga_community@yahoo.com — Mon, 10 Apr 2006 10:42:22 GMT

Hello all!
I am new here and stumbled across this group while trying to find the answer to a specific question about yoga.
I had been taking a Hatha Yoga class for about a year and a half, it was once a week and lasted for 2 hours including the 25 minute yogic sleep at the end. It was wonderful I loved it so much and I loved my yoga teacher who had been practicing and teaching herself for 30 years.
Anyway my teacher moved away and they could not find anyone else to take the class so I no longer have class to go to!
I did try yoga classes at my local gym but they were nothing like the proper class I had done before The Gym yoga classes were made simple and short (45 mins)to suit the gym.
So I am now trying to find a way to practice on my own at home. And I have bought some books and video's but I don't know how to put I routine together I would like to practice every morning for about 30 mins and for a period of 1 or 2 hours a few times a weeks when possible.
All my attempts feel very unstructured and don't know what combinations of postures to use or when to counter a twist or a back bend. I am beginning to feel like I am losing touch with yoga rapidly and it is very disheartening as I was just beginning to really get to grips with it and see what it was capable to doing when the class was stopped.

Any advice on how to proceed or books to recommended will be gratefully received!

Thank you,
Tereza.

P.S. I also did an Ashtanga class for a short time while at college so I have some knowledge of that practice also but not much.

ashtanga_community@yahoo.com — Fri, 07 Apr 2006 18:49:19 GMT

Hi

I've been doiing yoga for some time now and like it for the benifits of calming the mind. I heard it some asans can release and clear emotional blocks, does any one know which poses do what in the spiritual/emotionl sense. Would be much appriciated...also I'm familiar with the english terms like...tree, fish etc, so pls let me know in this way...cheers

a straight back?

ashtanga_community@yahoo.com — Thu, 30 Mar 2006 06:18:11 GMT

while back a poster had replied that a little belly fat wouldn't be a problem in a forward bend since you are folding at the waist and not bending the back. My questions is that I also thought of the forward bend as a way to stretch out the back and neck, and not just the back of the legs.
so My questions is why does keep a straight back stretch out the back and neck (which it certainly feels like it is doing) and not cause the opposite since when I try to keep a straight back, it feels like im actually bending the back a little backwards (ie opposing the natural pull of gravity to bend the spine)

In other words, my forwards bend are not very advanced ie, i can get no where near the point I see in pictures where someone literally looks like a bent hairpin, ie their torso parallel to their legs.

Anyway, I hope some might shares some thoughts on this.

thanks for reading

mod post

ashtanga_community@yahoo.com — Sat, 25 Mar 2006 23:13:56 GMT

Hello!

In the next few months I will be taking classes from Sri K. Pattabhi Jois & Saraswati as well as Chuck Miller& Maty Ezraty, and was wondering if any of you had experiences studying with them. With Guruji, it's a lead primary series class, and with the rest it's mysore style.

Any comments are appreciated!