Guruji in NYC

[Guest guest]

Hello All,

 

I went this morning to practice with Guruji in NYC and it was AWESOME!

I went to the second class which is half of the primary series.

It wasnt as crowded as the morning session (the morning session was

PACKED)so there was room to really feel comfortable.

 

I am still relatively new to Ashtanga so I was a little nervous

walking in but Im soo glad I did. If anybody in NYC is thinking of

going you really should. The room that the sessions are held in has

windows on all sides and the sunlight was streaming in, you couldnt

ask for better.

 

Guruji is very no nonsense in his approach to teaching he is very

direct in his instuction. He is also funny he extended Chaturanga and

Uth Pluthi for extra counts. It seemed like forever he would count to

nine and repeat nine a few times(Uth Pluthi). It was a challenge.

 

There were all different levels in both classes so there is no need

to be at all intimidated even if you are brand new. Not to mention

that the more experienced practioners serve as inspiration of where

your practice will go with dedication.

 

So if you can you should try and make a class, you'll be glad you did.

[Guest guest]

And just to remind all you who are so enjoying Sharath and Guruji on

their tour, attending their classes qualifies you to attend the two

week intensive that Sharath is holding at Purple Valley in December.

 

Purple Valley is in Goa, on the Western coast of the Indian sub-

continent, and is the most cosmopolitan and Westernised part of

India. It is a very good jumping off point for trips to the rest of

India. This workshop is a rare chance to develop your practice in a

relatively small group (max mumber of students 50, and he will be

running 'rolling' classes with staggered start times, so he can

really get to know you and your practice). There will be a couple

of led classes, but it will be mainly Mysore style. The workshop is

already half full, so please book soon to avoid disappointment.

 

Travel to Goa? Check with your local travel agent but if you live on

the East Coast of US, then skip over to Europe and catch a charter

which goes direct in to Goa. If you live on the West Coast it is

easiest to catch a scheduled flight to Mumbai or Dehli and then an

internal flight down to Goa. The airport in Goa is called Dabolim.

 

If anyone needs any other advice, please check the web site at

www.yogagoa.com or email me annie

 

If Sharath's workshop is full by the time you come to book, we also

have Michael Gannon doing a two week intensive for would-be

teachers, Mark Darby over Christmas, Louisa Sear from Australia, and

a special Self-Transformation / Self-development workshop for two

weeks with Emil Wendel & Sue Pendlebury which includes much

meditation and pranayama and well as asana work, and also Nancy

Gilgoff, Gingi Lee (ashtanga with Tai Chi) and Ron Reid. The

program goes from November to April.

 

Look forward to seeing you all in Goa ! Om Shanti and love, Annie