Just a few differences/notes I've picked up here in Mysore regarding the Ashtanga practice:
-Sharath said you use natural, even breathing while practicing asana.
-Set Bandhasana (crown of the head and arms crossed version) is practiced.
-Head is down during paschimottanasana, ardha baddha padmottanasana, triang mukha eka pada paschimottanasana and janusirsasana.
-I'm very impressed with the number of beginners that have chosen to study at the Shala. Some have no experience at all and I think it's wonderful. If you're intimidated to come because of a particular pose, don't be. You're here to learn, no one expects perfection. Saraswathi is a stickler about Marichyasana D, but if she sees that you're close she'll still progress you into the practice without a full bind.
...Led class is on Saturday, so I'm sure I'll pick up more. The Sanskrit teacher also wants to add a Yoga Sutras class after chanting, so we'll see if we can get enough people (need a minimum of 5 students interested). Out of 50 or so students attending the Shala, only 7-8 people attend the additional classes on Sanskrit and Yoga philosophy. Even though it costs extra, it's less than $25.00...you probably spend more at Starbucks. The one Sanskrit workshop I attended in Washington D.C. cost over $100.00 for one day...so it's well worth it if you come over here.
-Sharath said you use natural, even breathing while practicing asana.
-Set Bandhasana (crown of the head and arms crossed version) is practiced.
-Head is down during paschimottanasana, ardha baddha padmottanasana, triang mukha eka pada paschimottanasana and janusirsasana.
-I'm very impressed with the number of beginners that have chosen to study at the Shala. Some have no experience at all and I think it's wonderful. If you're intimidated to come because of a particular pose, don't be. You're here to learn, no one expects perfection. Saraswathi is a stickler about Marichyasana D, but if she sees that you're close she'll still progress you into the practice without a full bind.
...Led class is on Saturday, so I'm sure I'll pick up more. The Sanskrit teacher also wants to add a Yoga Sutras class after chanting, so we'll see if we can get enough people (need a minimum of 5 students interested). Out of 50 or so students attending the Shala, only 7-8 people attend the additional classes on Sanskrit and Yoga philosophy. Even though it costs extra, it's less than $25.00...you probably spend more at Starbucks. The one Sanskrit workshop I attended in Washington D.C. cost over $100.00 for one day...so it's well worth it if you come over here.
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