Wanting to study yoga in Mysore

[Guest guest]

Whilst I was living in the UK several fellow

yogis made the effort to practice under Sri K. Pattabhi

Jois in Mysore and had a wonderful time. I'm now in

Australia and after having only practiced astanga yoga for

a couple of years am considering journeying to

India for the same purpose. The India Lonely Planet

Guide lists the telephone number of the Mysore camp and

that it costs 400 US dollars per month (minimum of 3

months). I would be very appreciative if anyone could

expand on the scant knowledge I have - such as: do I

telephone, email, post a letter, or turn up at the gates?;

how long is the waiting list?; what's included in the

cost?; are shorter stays possible?; up to how long can

one stay?.. Forgive me if this all common knowledge.

My thanks. Mark.

[Guest guest]

hello, I had the pleasure of <br>studying with

guruji in Boulder CO, USA<br>this past summer. I asked

his grandson, Sharath,<br>the protocol. His answer

and i paraphrase<br><br>"write us a letter telling us

you are coming<br>to study at least 2 months in

advance. When you<br>don't get a response that means its

okay to come"<br><br>The huge amount of USD/month to

study<br>is a royal pain in the butt. It is my understanding

that 1 month is the minimum<br>stay in Mysore

(studying at the Ashtanga<br>Institute) but that 3 months

is the<br>preferred time to study<br><br>Good luck

and emjoy. <br><br>Do your practice and<br>all is

comming.<br><br>Namaste

[Guest guest]

those going should also know that astanga mysore

inc is taking everyone they can get...which means

that right now 200 people are in attendance every day.

The wait for your turn is about 2 hours.<br><br>Just

something else to consider before you go.

[Guest guest]

Then think of other places apart from mysore to go to ashtanga classes.One can

wait for the chance to go to mysore while practicing at other centres.