Mysore Class

[Guest guest]

Just wanted to thank the members who've been

encouraging about Mysore classes (I've been catching up on

old posts). I'm quite new to Ashtanga (about 4

months) and have been wanting to try a Mysore class but

was a bit nervous. So this morning I finally made it

& it was great! Got some very good adjustments

which helped me understand the postures better. Can't

wait for my next class! Thanks for the (unknowing)

inspiration & support.

[Guest guest]

Can you say more about your experience? I haven't

been yet to Mysore classes - am NERVOUS! How many

Salutations? How long is class? Does everyone stay the same

length of time? Is it distracting? (I know it shouldn't

be, but is it?)

[Guest guest]

The class where I go was 2 1/2 hours but people

came in late & left early. I was a little uncertain

when I got there so was just psyching myself up, lying

on my mat when the teacher came by & told me to just

go ahead & start Sun Salutations. I did 5 of each

then just followed the Primary Series postures I know

from led classes. The overall atmoshere was very laid

back & friendly. I wasn't too distracted but did

notice what other people were doing - difficult to not

admire other's grace & strength. I was surprised though

how focused I was - I think the group energy makes it

much easier than practising alone at home. Also, the

level of assistance that I got was much greater than in

a led class.<br><br>I'm sure I worked harder than

normally because I felt kinda tired in my usual class the

next day.<br><br>I sincerely recommend you try for

yourself! Don't know what it'll be like at your studio but

expect it'll be a positive experience. Enjoy & please

let me know what you think (& feel!)<br><br>J.