Mysore Yoga Wellington

ASHTANGA YOGA Traditional Mysore Style Classes in Wellington, New Zealand “ Anyone can practice. Young man can practice. Old man can practice. Very old man can practice. Man who is sick, he can practice. Man who doesn’t have strength can practice. Except lazy people; lazy people can’t practice yoga.” Ashtanga Yoga is a dynamic style of yoga that links a sequence of postures in a continuous flow with the rhythm of the breath. Ashtanga is proven to be safe, highly effective and transformational. It is one of the most popular and well-practiced yoga systems with a large international community of students and experienced teachers. Throughout the practice a deep internal heat is created that energizes, purifies, and strengthens the entire energetic and physical system. Stewart Cameron Harris 日本語 Ashtanga Yoga is my passion In 1999 I was fortunate to begin practicing Ashtanga Yoga with Gwendoline Hunt in Wellington, New Zealand. Gwendoline was a remarkable woman. She was 69 years old at the time and totally dedicated to the Ashtanga practice. The ease and grace with which she demonstrated the yoga asana was truly inspirational and life changing for me. During the 2008 visit I practiced with the Ashtanga founder, the late Shri K. Pattabhi Jois. Subsequent visits have been under the expert tutorage of his grandson Sharath, who has honoured me with 'Authorisation Level Two' and the opportunity of assisting him in the shala. Personalised more effective learning by the Mysore method Sharath and his grandfather- the source of the tradition The traditional method of learning the Ashtanga practice is quite unique and is commonly referred to as the ‘Mysore’ method, taking its name from the city where it originated. How the Mysore method can benefit you: Empowering – you very quickly develop autonomy and have your ‘own’ yoga practice which you can enjoy anywhere and anytime you wish. Raised self-awareness – during the practice your focus is with yourself; your body and your breath, rather than on a teacher giving instructions. Your self-awareness quickly expands, naturally cultivating an internal focus and meditative experience.