"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, bandhas (energy locks) and drishti (gazing point). This produces a deep internal heat and a sweat which purifies the body while calming the mind. Through a regular practice of Ashtanga, the body becomes free from impurities, stronger and more flexible, while the mind becomes calm.The traditional method of learning Ashtanga is the so called 'Mysore style class' which means that the students learn the postures one by one, without skipping postures or modifying 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 Shala
Shala is a a Sanskrit word that means 'practice place'. Our Shala is very simple and small, which means that we are able to follow all our students individually and we know all of them personally. Every student is different and it is important to offer attention and precise corrections to everyone.
Picture 'Dawn on Haleakala crater on Maui, Hawaii', taken by Francesca on Maui in Feb.2016
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, bandhas (energy locks) and drishti (gazing point). This produces a deep internal heat and a sweat which purifies the body while calming the mind. Through a regular practice of Ashtanga, the body becomes free from impurities, stronger and more flexible, while the mind becomes calm.The traditional method of learning Ashtanga is the so called 'Mysore style class' which means that the students learn the postures one by one, without skipping postures or modifying 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 Shala
Shala is a a Sanskrit word that means 'practice place'. Our Shala is very simple and small, which means that we are able to follow all our students individually and we know all of them personally. Every student is different and it is important to offer attention and precise corrections to everyone.
Picture 'Dawn on Haleakala crater on Maui, Hawaii', taken by Francesca on Maui in Feb.2016