Guest guest Posted October 24, 2002 Report Share Posted October 24, 2002 isn't guruji in NYC this week? anyone have any stories... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 25, 2002 Report Share Posted October 25, 2002 ashtangayoga, clk0893 <no_reply> wrote: > isn't guruji in NYC this week? anyone have any stories... "ask, and you shall receive...". Copied from posting in that other board, 1 of 2: Guruji in NYC! ------ Well, it's our turn at long last. Since I've been among the first to ask people for nuggets and nibblets (hmmm must be lunchtime) earlier in the Tour, figured I'd put my keybhoard where my mind's been. I checked out Sharath's demo, w/ PJ counting him through the vinyasas, "most useful from first [series]" and snippets from 2nd & 3rd at the Sheraton [Hotel]. It was part of the Omega Conference, but those of us not blessed with the time and money (and for many, inclination) to attend were able to sneak in last night for a well-spent $45. Quite a few people from Patanjali Yoga Shala, as well as conference attendees. Eddie was a most gracious host, greeting folks at the door. The Imperial Ballroom was packed, atmosphere and anticipation electric. The whole family came; Sharath & PJ took the stage, and for over an hour took us through asanas with the occasional commentary by Guruji. He seemed a little nervous but quite pleased to be there. Coolest thing was witnessing the non-verbal communication & alchemy between the two men. Wish I could share more, but I was so transfixed and busy taking pics... One quotable (paraphrased, couldn't attempt to capture guruji's inimitable way with [english] words): "these days, it is 99% theory, only 1% practice. This is not correct..." followed by his affectionately received perennial aphorism. Post-demo, the energy was pretty amazing. Short line to pay respects to the family, interestingly. Nice to see Swenson & Freeman there. Interestingly, Life & Gannon showed up. I'll leave the comments and speculation to others better equipped than I to make them. Well, once the conference wraps Monday evening, we'll start the sessions at the Puck building. More reports to come, if ya wanna see them. Hope that others also share their impressions and memories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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