In a world where we are constantly bombarded with bad news, it’s easy to feel helpless and alone. I know. I was feeling that way just last week … But, you see, we’re not helpless OR alone.We have each other. And together – we are powerful.In fact, this exclusive Led Primary Series below is a beautiful example of our collective yoga …
The elusive jumpback and jumpthrough feels like a pipe dream for most Ashtanga yoga students. With arms too short, a body too big, or simply not the strength or flexibility to maneuver – most of us will give up in our mind without ever giving our bodies a chance. But what if I told you it’s as easy as 1-2-3?
In this episode of the Ashtanga Dispatch Podcast, listen as Mark Darby describes his time with Guruji, how working from a soft place helps us find bandhas, and why he’ll never stop teaching.
“At the heart of Ashtanga is vinyasa – a synchronicity of breath and movement … the breath initiates the movement and then movement and breath flow as one.” John Scott
I asked the class in Wanderlust to raise their hands if this was their first time in a counted, led primary class. Most of them just stared at me because they had no idea what I was even asking. This was definitely going to be interesting …
Ever wonder if Janusirsasana C was just mistakenly dropped into the first series of Ashtanga? It certainly does complicates things, right up front. Here’s David Garrigues take on how to approach.
Zoë Ward tackles the complicated question: When is it OK to move past Marichyasana D?
David likes rules. David applies rules to his teaching, rules in his practice, and rules to live his life. In David’s mysore room, the rules help negate the all the bullshit and drama. It’s no longer my story, your story or his – it just becomes all about keeping the lines clean and clear in our relationship with him, ourselves, and the practice.
Today is the biggest shopping day of the year and so I decided to sell … NOTHING. Rather, it seemed like the perfect day to GIVE something away, instead: the Primary Series “cheat sheets” pictured below. (If you click on the image, it will come up larger, btw). Oh, and from now until Christmas, for every Ashtanga Dispatch magazine you order, you’ll receive …
Which is more important, the hip or the knee? It’s a question often asked in Marichyasana D. My answer is usually, “They are both important. Because both are a part of our foundation.” And at the same time, I’d add, “Good luck trying to secure both with equal amounts of attention and support … because it’s almost impossible!” For example, …