Sept 20 – Oct 9, 2009 – Ongoing Mysore Classes,
In the tradition of Sri K. Pattabhi Jois of Mysore, India

This is the manner in which Ashtanga Yoga is taught in Mysore, India by Sri R. Sharath of the Sri K. Pattabhi Jois Ashtanga Yoga Institute. Students learn the traditional sequence of asanas (postures) on an individual basis, one by one, yet in a group setting. The practice/class remains silent with soft spoken one on one individual instruction. The asanas are taught in a progressive system, where each builds strength and stamina, developing the student for the next asana. This is a very powerful and safe way of learning Ashtanga Yoga. The students then memorize the sequence, which becomes their personal practice.

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Be a Yogi in Action for Peace and Mother Earth!
Saturday, September 19th, 8 – 11 am (registration starts at 7:30am)
at The Yoga Barn in Ubud, Bali

Join a worldwide Peace Movement for the Global Mala Project! On Saturday, September 19th at the Yoga Barn in Ubud, the Bali yoga, meditation and music community will gather for a day of yoga, meditation and qi gong practices to bring awareness and raise consciousness for global peace honoring the United Nations International Day of Peace.

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DANCING THE SHIVA TANDAVA
Letting all that comes our way be means for transformation.
By Ateeka Founder of Systemic Yoga

Lets take a look at yoga asana of Natarajasana. It is one of the most well-known (as well as most photographed) asanas today. Often it is called the “dancer” pose and demonstrated by balancing on one leg while drawing the opposite leg up and behind the spine with the arm, like a graceful ballet dancer. This is one beautiful and focused expression of Shiva energy… yet not the only one. In Indian art and figures, we frequently see a form of Shiva dancing wildly in a ring of flames. Our asana can also embody this variety of movement and expression. To understand a bit more about the energetic archetype of Shiva Nataraj will help to inspire our practice to deeper and more creative levels.

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