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Jun 27, 2014
Moon Day Cometh
Friday, June 27 is a moon day.
No practice, just rest!
The next moon day is Friday, July 11.
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Sharath Jois Conference Notes Archive
My personal collection over the years of conference notes from around the world. Enjoy and reach out if you have a link to include! (Latest ...
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A letter from Sri.K. Pattabhi Jois to Yoga Journal, Nov. 1995
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1994 Interview with Pattabhi Jois: Practice Makes Perfect
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Here are some guidelines that we use at the Albuquerque Ashtanga Yoga Shala for a pleasant and productive practice environment. Every Shal...
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