Sharath in New York and Encinitas

{UPDATED 2/5/11}

New KPJAYI Website

The KPJAYI website has a new look, updates, and new online registration.  Check it out!

KPJAYI.org

While you’re at it, Sharath’s 2011 Euro Tour has been announced and students made into the Mysore news.

Sharath 2011 European Dates via Facebook

Copenhagen

Sunday, September 4, 2011 – Sunday, September 11, 2011 (via facebook)
Ashtanga Yoga Copengahgen

Helsinki

August/September dates tba (via homepage)
Ashtanga Yoga School Helsinki

London

August/September dates tba (via Helsinki/Copenhagen)
Ashtanga Yoga London

Milan

Sunday, September 11 – Friday, September 16
(via Milano Ashtanga Yoga)

URGENT – Sharath returns to Mysore, Guruji in the ICU

Urgent update from the KPJAYI in Mysore. Elephantbeans is sending the whole family, our yoga family for many of us, all the love in our hearts.

*** URGENT NEWS — TOUR UPDATE ***

May 5, 2009: We are sad to announce that Guruji has been admitted to the ICU. Sharath must return to Mysore immediately to be with his family at this critical time. He has asked certified teacher John Smith to finish the rest of week one in San Francisco in his absence. We invite registered and drop-in students to finish the week of led primary in support of Guruji, Sharath and family. If you prefer a three-day refund, please let us know: sharath@ashtangayogasanfrancisco.com.

The second week in San Francisco and the Toronto workshop will unfortunately be cancelled. Full refunds will be given. For information about San Francisco, please email: sharath@ashtangayogasanfrancisco.com. For information about Toronto, email info@sharathtoronto.com

Thank you for your understanding during this difficult time. Please do not contact the family directly and check KPJAYI’s website for updates on Guruji’s health or send him your note of love.

KPJAYI April Newsletter

KPJAYI NEWSLETTER: APRIL 2009
Greetings from Mysore! This quarterly newsletter is designed to keep the greater Ashtanga community informed with news from the K Pattabhi Jois Ashtanga Yoga Institute.

KPJAYI SCHEDULE AND MOON DATES
Our Mysore shala is open and classes are always in session, unless otherwise noted. Saraswathi will be teaching Mysore-style and led classes. The application to study at KPJAYI can be downloaded at www.kpjayi.org/practice.

There are no classes on the following full or new moon dates:

Thursday, April 9 (full)
Friday, April 24 (new)
Sunday, May 10 (full)
Saturday, May 24 (new)
Sunday, June 7 (full)
Monday, June 22 (new)

Please also note that our shala will be closed from Monday, December 14, 2009 until Saturday, January 9, 2010. There will be no teaching during this period. KPJAYI will reopen on Sunday, January 10, 2010. Student registration will begin a few days earlier.

R. SHARATH’S 2009 TOUR DATES
Please check www.kpjayi.org for further details and registration information.

ISLAMORADA
Friday, April 10 & Saturday, April 11
Registration open:  www.kpjayi.org/islamorada.html

NEW YORK CITY
Week 1:  Monday, April 20 – Friday, April 24
Week 2:  Monday, April 27 – Friday, May 1
Registration open:  www.kpjayi.org/new-york.html

SAN FRANCISCO
Week 1:  Monday, May 4 – Friday, May 8
Week 2:  Sunday, May 10 – Friday, May 15
Registration open:  www.kpjayi.org/san-francisco.html

TORONTO
Week 1:  Wednesday, May 20 – Monday, May 25
Registration open:  www.sharathtoronto.com

COPENHAGEN
Week 1:  Sunday, August 2 – Friday, August 7
Registration:  www.astanga.dk

HELSINKI
Week 1:  Sunday, August 9 – Friday, August 14
Week 2:  Sunday, August 16 – Friday, August 21
Registration open:  www.astanga.fi/sharath

LONDON
Week 1: Sunday, August 23 – Friday, August 28
Registration:  www.astangayogalondon.com

BALI
Week 1: Monday, October 19 – Saturday, October 24
Registration open:  www.yogamoves.com.au

SYDNEY
Week 1:  Tuesday, October 27 – Sunday, November 1
Week 2:  Tuesday, November 3 – Sunday, November 8
Registration:  www.yogamoves.com.au

GOA
Week 1:  Sunday, December 13 – Friday, December 18
Week 2:  Sunday, December 20 – Friday, December 25
Week 3:  Sunday, December 27 – Friday, January 1, 2010
Registration:  www.yogagoa.com

SHRI K PATTABHI JOIS CHARITABLE TRUST
The KPJ Trust was set up in honor of Guruji’s 90th birthday to improve the lives of economically disadvantaged families and children, undeserved communities and the environment. We see this work as a great opportunity to give back to the local community in Mysore and India in general, and thank all of our supporters. 

To learn how you can contribute your time and other resources to worthy charitable causes in Mysore, please visit www.kpjtrust.org or send an email to info@kpjtrust.org.

REFLECTION
“Students should have faith in their guru and the yoga practice, then only the jnana (knowledge) will flow to us.” — R. Sharath

Sharath in Bali 19-24 October 2009

According to YogaMoves, the Australian branch of the KPJAYI, Sharath will be teaching 6 led primary classes in the mountain village of Ubud, Bali, 19-24 October 2009. Should there be enough intermediate students, Sharath will also conduct a 2nd series class.

This is a first time retreat with Sharath on the paradisiac Island of Bali, places are limited so book now!

Sharath’s European Tour August 2009

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Sharath Rangaswamy Europe Tour August 2009:

Copenhagen 2-7
Helsinki 9-21
London 23-28

Planning on going to Helsinki? It’s time to register.

We ♥ Anne Nuotio: Ashtanga Yoga Practice Videos (Primary Series)

When you aren’t lucky enough to practice near a teacher, with other students, in need of some inspiration, or just like to watch, here is a list of Ashtanga yoga practice videos listed in alphabetical order.  By all means, if you know of a video that you think should be mentioned, let us know.

• ANNE NUOTIO
  Title: Anne Nuotio Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga

  Thoughts
  This video is amazing!  Anne demonstrates the evolution of her practice with commentary.  You can watch her practice 1st, 2nd, or 3rd.  This is perhaps more for observation than for practice.  What is amazing is that you watch a body move through the different series and also that it is *gasp* a woman!  Her commentary is thoughtful and inspiring.  Check out Anne’s article over at Living Mysore…
  PS- Anne is currently authorized by the KPJAYI.

  Buy
  You can purchase the video at Anne’s website.

  Preview
  

• DAVID SWENSON
  Title: First Series

  Thoughts:
  This is a bit of a cult classic.  That said, there are many things in this video that differ from how ashtanga is currently being taught in Mysore by the KPJAYI.  It is definitely instructional.
  PS- David is authorized and listed on ashtanga.com, but is not listed at KPJAYI.

  Buy:
  Click here to purchase at our Amazon store

  Preview:
  

• JOHN SCOTT
  Title: Ashtanga Yoga the Primary Series

  Thoughts:
  People really enjoy this dvd.  It is instructional and inspirational and his accent is adorable.
  PS-  John is certified to teach by the KPJAYI.

  Buy:
  At our Amazon store

  Preview:
  

• KINO MACGREGOR
  Title: Ashtanga Yoga Primary Series with Kino MacGregor

  Thoughts:
  We haven’t seen it, but the fact that it features a woman, and a fierce one at that, is enough to convince us.  It is our understanding that the video is instructional.  Be sure not to confuse this with her “A Journey, A Workshop”.
  PS-  Kino is currently listed as a certified teacher with the KPJAYI.

  Buy:
  You can purchase both DVD’s at Kino’s website

  Preview:
  

• LINO MIELE
  Title: Primary Series with Lino Miele

  Thoughts: From the trailer, it looks good…  This is probably great for guys who are intimidated by taking instructions from men who look like they have a lifetime of dance experience.  Not sure if this is more instructional or demonstration as we haven’t seen it.  But we agree that this is probably a good choice as Lino is the “correct vinyasa” man.
  PS-  Lino is certified by the KPJAYI

  Buy:
  Check Lino’s site under “resources” or purchase at ashtanga.com
  
  Preview:
  

• MARK DARBY
  Title: Ashtanga Yoga Primary Series

  Thoughts:
  We’ve heard nothing but good things.  Mostly instructional.
  PS- KPJAYI certified

  Buy:
  At the Elephantbeans store

  Preview:
  None available
  
  

• MELANIE FAWER
  Title: Mysore Style Ashtanga Yoga:  Primary Series with Melanie Fawer Certified by Sri K.  Pattabhi Jois

  Thoughts:
  …Tumbleweeds…  Maybe you can help us out with this one?
  PS- KPJAYI Certified

  Buy:
  In our store

  Preview:
  None available

• NICKI DOANE
  Title: There are 2 videos available “Beginners class” and “Introductory poses”

  Thoughts:
  Great for yoga newbies.  Can’t remember the difference between the two.
  PS-  Nick is authorized and listed on ashtanga.com but not KPJAYI

  Buy:
  You can purchase either video here

  Preview:
  

• PATTABHI JOIS
  Title: Ashtanga Yoga with K.  Pattabhi Jois – First Series from Yoga Works Productions

  Thoughts:
  Whether you plan on practicing with the video or simply watching, it doesn’t get much more authentic than this.  Guruji counts a full led primary for a class of “big name” yoga teachers  My how yoga clothes have changed!
  PS- Guruji is Guruji

  Buy:
  In our Amazon store

  Preview:
  

• RICHARD FREEMAN
  Title: Ashtanga Yoga Primary Series & Introduction
  
  Thoughts:
  He kind of sounds like a robot but that aside, tons of useful information.  Rumor has it that when asked which western student “gets it”, Guruji repled, “Richard Freeman”.  It is hard to argue with that kind of endorsement!  Mostly instructional.
  PS-  Richard is KPJAYI certified

  Buy:
  Both videos by clicking here

  Preview:
  

• SHARATH RANGASWAMY
  Title: Primary Series
  Thoughts:
  If Sharath had a fan club on facebook, we’d join. Oh wait, he does.  And for good reason!  Sharath is the grandson of Guruji and has taken over KPJAYI.  If you can’t study with the source in India, this is the next best thing.  Sharath leads himself through a led primary class.  Read more at Ashtanganews…
  PS- Totally certified and come on, it is Sharath!

  Buy:
  Purchase the DVD at the Ashtanga Productions website.

  Preview:
  

  Do you practice with any of these videos? Which do you like the best?
  

  
  

KPJAYI January Newsletter

K Pattabhi Jois Ashtanga Yoga Institute (KPJAYI) announces Sharath’s 2009 world tour dates, shala registration policies, and other updates in their first quarterly newsletter.

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KPJAYI NEWSLETTER: JANUARY 2009

Happy New Year! As we usher in 2009, we proudly introduce some exciting changes at the K Pattabhi Jois Ashtanga Yoga Institute. This is the first of a quarterly newsletter designed to keep the greater Ashtanga community informed with news from our Mysore shala.

Our school name has formally changed to K Pattabhi Jois Ashtanga Yoga Institute to distinguish Guruji’s method from any other yoga labeled “Ashtanga.” Our website has also been renamed and refined. Please now consider http://www.kpjayi.org the official website of Pattabhi Jois’s teachings, and for the definitive listing of all certified and authorized teachers from the institute. We will continue to enhance the site over the next year; initial improvements include new Mysore practice and teaching requirements (see below).

NOTE FROM THE FAMILY
Though he is no longer formally teaching, Guruji, at 93, is feeling fine. Sharath is now in charge of classes at KPJAYI in Mysore, India, and is assisted by his mother Saraswathi, Pattabhi Jois’s daughter, who also runs a late-morning session for beginners.

R. SHARATH’S 2009 TOUR DATES
Please check http://www.kpjayi.org regularly for further details and registration information.

NEW YORK CITY
Week 1: Monday, April 20 – Friday, April 24
Week 2: Monday, April 27 – Friday, May 1

SAN FRANCISCO
Week 1: Monday, May 4 – Friday, May 8
Week 2: Sunday, May 10 – Friday, May 15

TORONTO
Week 1: Wednesday, May 20 – Monday, May 25

COPENHAGEN
Week 1: Sunday, August 2 – Friday, August 7

HELSINKI
Week 1: Sunday, August 9 – Friday, August 14
Week 2: Sunday, August 16 – Friday, August 21

LONDON
Week 1: Sunday, August 23 – Friday, August 28

BALI – SYDNEY – BYRON BAY
October and November: Dates to be announced

GOA
December: Dates to be announced

KPJAYI SCHEDULE AND MOON DATES
Unless otherwise noted, classes at the Mysore shala are always in session. Please check http://www.kpjayi.org for updates. There are no classes on full or new moons and the following holidays:

Moon Dates
Monday, January 26 (new)
Monday, February 9 (full)
Tuesday, February 24 (new)
Wednesday, March 11 (full)
Thursday, March 26 (new)

Holidays
Monday, February 23 (Maha Shivaratri)

KPJAYI SCHOOL POLICIES
As a result of the vast number of students now coming to Mysore, we have refined our requirements for enrollment, which include a new application. This application [www.kpjayi.org/practice] must be received by KPJAYI at least 60 days prior to arrival in order to be considered for admission. Your application will not be accepted if received after the 60-day cut-off period. The criteria for teaching authorization have also recently been fine-tuned [www.kpjayi.org/teachers].

SHRI K PATTABHI JOIS CHARITABLE TRUST
This registered trust was set up in honor of Guruji’s 90th birthday to improve the lives of economically disadvantaged families and children, undeserved communities and the environment.

As a vehicle for sending news of recent conference topics, student field trips and KPJ Charitable Trust events, the Shri K Pattabhi Jois Charitable Trust is developing its own mailing list. To sign up and to learn how you can contribute your time and other resources to worthy charitable causes in Mysore, please visit http://www.kpjtrust.org

REFLECTION
“If you only read books, you only have book knowledge. You have to have practical experience by practicing the yamas and niyamas, and asana in the correct method, with correct breathing and correct gazing, in your daily life. This is how you realize the meaning of yoga—how you realize who you are.” — R. Sharath