Guest guest Posted January 30, 2002 Report Share Posted January 30, 2002 I’m scheduled to attend a Doug Swenson Primary Series workshop in February. Can anyone provide any insight as far as what to expect from his teaching style? I know he wrote that book Yoga for Dummies (or something like that) but I’m much more familiar with David’s work. I really want to know if it will be worth my time.<br><br>I’m grateful for any comments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 30, 2002 Report Share Posted January 30, 2002 That may be true, but if certification is such an important requirement, then why is David Swenson listed within the classes section of ashtanga.com? Supposedly the classes pages and the teacher listings contained there are officially approved by Pattabhi Jois. Before you get yourself work up in to a tizzy and lecture me about how the entire Swenson family are yoga criminals, may I suggest that someone, somewhere thinks David has something to offer. At the very least the administrator of that website thinks so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 30, 2002 Report Share Posted January 30, 2002 At least you will be doing yoga, thinking about your practice, and spending time with a (from what i hear) gentle soul. No-one has perfection to offer, but he is not annoying, has his own wisdom and you may just learn something about yourself if not your practice. You'll come away with more than if you hang out in a chatclub for instance.<br>(In part it also depends how refined your first series practice is - if you have lots of room for growth...go.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 30, 2002 Report Share Posted January 30, 2002 You mention DAVID Swenson but the question posed was re baby bro doug.<br><br>Anyway, ditto for David Swenson and his annoying grand standing.<br><br>Ole! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 30, 2002 Report Share Posted January 30, 2002 I recently talked to a friend who attended one of doug's weekend workshops and he really enjoyed it. My friend has been practicing astanga for about a year and enjoyed doug's style. He said the first day and a half was very challenging and the last day was meditative. Seems very qualified, and yes, he's a professional yoga teacher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 31, 2002 Report Share Posted January 31, 2002 Thanks so much for your comments. I currently take first series from two different wonderful individuals, neither of whom has ever been to Mysore, much less studied with PJ. Although certain people may condemn my teachers and accuse them of teaching a bastardized version of ashtanga, all I can say is that each and every time I take a class I greatly enjoy the experience. Its done amazing things for me, both physically and mentally and isn’t that what it should all be about? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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