asthanga or expand?

[Guest guest]

Hello, I'm new to this site! I've practiced

Asthanga yoga for the past year and definitely want to

continue with yoga and even begin on a teaching path and

understanding of philosophies. Any suggestions on where to

begin? And how do I know which type is for me? I really

do enjoy the Asthanga. Help, where do I begin? What

type??????????? Just trust in which ever path falls my way? I

just know this is my destiny! Keep healthy and in

Union! Thanks

[Guest guest]

HI,<br><br>I don't plan to become a teacher, so I

can hardly give you any suggestions here regarding

the teaching path. The words from a great master of

Astanga Yoga, who has recently been certified by Sri K

Pattabhi Jois in Mysore, might be worth heeding,

though:<br><br>"To go to Mysore and study with Guruji is a great

joy, spending time there is essential if you wish to

teach this system of Yoga, along with a commitment to

returning." - Hamish Hendry<br><br>Then, Yoga

philosophy:<br><br>As a matter of fact, I have only just finished to

read The Bhagavad Gita in the translation by

W.J.Johnson (Oxford World's Classics / OUP). Great!

<br><br>"By Vyasa's grace, I have heard this supreme mystery,

yoga, from Krishna, from the lord of yoga himself, who

taught it directly."<br>"O King, repeatedly calling to

mind this astounding, auspicious dialogue between

Keshava and Arjuna, time and again I exult."<br>"And

repeatedly calling to mind that more than astounding form of

Hari, I am greatly amazed, O King, and exult again and

again."<br>"Wherever Krishna, the lord of yoga, and Partha, the

bowman, are, I believe that there too there will be

fortune, victory, prosperity, and lasting good counsel." -

The Bhagavad Gita (XVIII, 75-78).<br><br>Good luck.

[Guest guest]

Thanks, I was already on a mission to get a copy of the Bhagavad Gita, you just

reaffirmed that!<br>Ciao!