"Maitrī-karuṇā-muditopekṣāṇāṃ sukha-duhkḥa-puṇyāpuṇya-viṣayāṇāṃ bhāvanātaś citta-prasādanam"
"Purification of our field of consciousness occurs from an attitude of friendship when encountering happiness, compassion when encountering suffering, gladness when encountering virtue, and neutrality when encountering vice." (Patañjali Yoga Sūtras 1.33)
What is Aṣṭāṅga yoga?
Aṣṭāṅga (Ashtanga) yoga is a traditional form of yoga which comes from Mysore (South India) where it was taught by the late Sri K. Pattabhi Jois. This highly dynamic system involves a synchronisation of breath, bandha (energy locks) and dṛṣṭi (gazing points). This produces a deep internal heat and a sweat which purifies the body while calming the mind. Through a regular practice of Aṣṭāṅga, the body becomes free from impurities, stronger and more flexible, while the mind becomes calm.The traditional method of learning Aṣṭāṅga is the so called 'Mysore style class' which means that the students learn the postures one by one, without skipping postures or deviating from the sequence. This is how this method is still taught in Mysore (South India) nowadays . It is fundamental to respect the order of the sequence as every posture is a preparation for the next one . Only by respecting the traditional method, the students can reap all the benefits of this ancient practice.
Our Śālā शाला
Śālā (शाला) is a a Sanskrit word that means 'practice place'. Our Śālā is very simple and small, which means that we are able to follow all our students individually and we know all of them all. Every student is different and it is important to offer attention and precise corrections to everyone. The Śālā is a sacred space: please treat it with respect and devotion.
Picture 'Dawn on Haleakala crater on Maui, Hawaii', taken by Francesca on Maui in Feb.2016
"Purification of our field of consciousness occurs from an attitude of friendship when encountering happiness, compassion when encountering suffering, gladness when encountering virtue, and neutrality when encountering vice." (Patañjali Yoga Sūtras 1.33)
What is Aṣṭāṅga yoga?
Aṣṭāṅga (Ashtanga) yoga is a traditional form of yoga which comes from Mysore (South India) where it was taught by the late Sri K. Pattabhi Jois. This highly dynamic system involves a synchronisation of breath, bandha (energy locks) and dṛṣṭi (gazing points). This produces a deep internal heat and a sweat which purifies the body while calming the mind. Through a regular practice of Aṣṭāṅga, the body becomes free from impurities, stronger and more flexible, while the mind becomes calm.The traditional method of learning Aṣṭāṅga is the so called 'Mysore style class' which means that the students learn the postures one by one, without skipping postures or deviating from the sequence. This is how this method is still taught in Mysore (South India) nowadays . It is fundamental to respect the order of the sequence as every posture is a preparation for the next one . Only by respecting the traditional method, the students can reap all the benefits of this ancient practice.
Our Śālā शाला
Śālā (शाला) is a a Sanskrit word that means 'practice place'. Our Śālā is very simple and small, which means that we are able to follow all our students individually and we know all of them all. Every student is different and it is important to offer attention and precise corrections to everyone. The Śālā is a sacred space: please treat it with respect and devotion.
Picture 'Dawn on Haleakala crater on Maui, Hawaii', taken by Francesca on Maui in Feb.2016