Here is a sweet video by Jonathan Mann and Ivory King that addresses some common questions...
Jan 27, 2013
Jan 21, 2013
Student Questions: I haven't been practicing... Should I come back?
Q: I haven't been practicing... With the
holidays, and work, and life, and the cold weather I just stopped. Now I
dread coming back because I think it will be too hard and also I am a
little embarrassed and disappointed in myself. Should I come back?
A: Yes, of course you should come back to practice! Practice is effort toward steadiness of mind. Don't worry about completing some acrobatic feat. What is really interesting, really what it is about is just showing up. So okay, you got a little distracted. You can have a fresh start tomorrow. In terms of asanas, just start small and slowly do a little bit more each day, couple of days, weeks, or even months. It depends on how long you took off... No matter. It will probably take some time for things to feel natural again and to get into the daily rhythm and that is okay. While time off is not recommended, the good thing about it is that when you start practicing again you'll quickly realize why you missed it so much and it will probably be more difficult to let it go again when life gets stressful. No fearing, you come!
A: Yes, of course you should come back to practice! Practice is effort toward steadiness of mind. Don't worry about completing some acrobatic feat. What is really interesting, really what it is about is just showing up. So okay, you got a little distracted. You can have a fresh start tomorrow. In terms of asanas, just start small and slowly do a little bit more each day, couple of days, weeks, or even months. It depends on how long you took off... No matter. It will probably take some time for things to feel natural again and to get into the daily rhythm and that is okay. While time off is not recommended, the good thing about it is that when you start practicing again you'll quickly realize why you missed it so much and it will probably be more difficult to let it go again when life gets stressful. No fearing, you come!
Jan 19, 2013
Should I practice if I am sick?
Yes, practice at home.
You don't want to get anyone else sick. Just do what you can.
If you have a fever, rest.
We are, of course, speaking of asana practice. Yoga is 24/7.
More "should I practice if..." situations covered here.
You don't want to get anyone else sick. Just do what you can.
If you have a fever, rest.
We are, of course, speaking of asana practice. Yoga is 24/7.
More "should I practice if..." situations covered here.
Jan 7, 2013
Jan 6, 2013
Guruji in Copenhagen conference
"One day, two days, one month, two months, one year, ten years also no use.
Satu dirgha kala. Life long you take practice, practice, practice. After that is totally correct, control is coming (sense organs)...sense organs is your control, mind control after one day also looking possible to God..."
Conference on Wednesday, August 16, 2006 in the yogashala of Astanga Yoga Copenhagen:
Conference on Wednesday, August 16, 2006 in the yogashala of Astanga Yoga Copenhagen:
Jan 3, 2013
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 update 4/21/2026)
(Latest update 4/17/2026)
(Latest update 8/3/2013)
(Originally published 1/3/2013)
2021
(Originally published 1/3/2013)
2021
October 23, 2021
- Yan Ong, virtual class audio
September 29, 2021
- Yan Ong, virtual class YouTube video
September 11, 2021
- Yan Ong, virtual class audio
July 17, 2021
- Yan Ong, virtual class YouTube video
May 1, 2021
- Yan Ong, virtual class YouTube video
March 20, 2021
- Yan Ong, virtual class YouTube video
January 9, 2021
- Yan Ong, virtual class YouTube video
2020
November 21, 2020
- Yan Ong, virtual class YouTube video
June 27, 2020
- Yan Ong, virtual class audio
June 7, 2020
- Yan Ong, virtual class audio
May 9, 2020
2019
December 2019
- Sanatana Yoga, 2 week led primary workshop
2018
December 2, 2018
- The Heartland Yogi, Bali Tour
2017
March 18, 2017
- Patrick Santos, video
February 11, 2017
February 5, 2017
January 22, 2017
January 9, 2017
January 1, 2017
2016
November 12, 2016
October 23, 2016
October 8, 2016
2015
December 11, 2015
December 5, 2015
- Pragya Bhatt, YouTube video
October 2015
- Yogashala Stockholm, Stockholm tour YouTube video
September 8, 2015
March 7, 2015
February 21, 2015
February 14, 2015
February 7, 2015
January 10, 2015
2014
December 12, 2014
November 29, 2014
November 7, 2014
October 25, 2014
August 22, 2014
- Yan Ong, special teacher’s course
August 21, 2014
- Yan Ong, special teacher’s course
March 23, 2014
March 9, 2014
March 2, 2014
February 23, 2014
February 16, 2014
January 26, 2014
January 19, 2014
January 9, 2014
2013
December 29, 2013
December 22, 2013
- Anne Nuotio ujjayi vs. free breathing
- Dana Tarasavage ujjayi vs. free breathing
December 1, 2013
November 13, 2013
October 11, 2013
September 27, 2013
March 24, 2013
March 18, 2013
March 10, 2013
March 3, 2013
February 27, 2013
February 17, 2013
February 3, 2013
January 20, 2013
January 6, 2013
2012
March 18, 2013
March 3, 2013
February 27, 2013
February 17, 2013
February 3, 2013
January 20, 2013
January 13, 2013
January 6, 2013
2012
Dec 30, 2012
Dec 23, 2012
Dec 16, 2012
December 12, 2012
- Earth Yogi, “generating positive energy”
November 18, 2012
November 9, 2012
November 4, 2012
October 28, 2012
November 9, 2012
November 4, 2012
October 28, 2012
October 21, 2012
October 14, 2012
September 23, 2012
September 9, 2012
September 2, 2012
August 19, 2012
August 12, 2012
July 30, 2012
July 22, 2012
April 9, 2012
- Yoga como es, Connecticut tour
March 2012
March 18, 2012
March 11, 2012
March 4, 2012
February 29, 2012
February 26, 2012
February 19, 2012
February 16, 2012
January 22, 2012
January 8, 2012
January 1, 2012
2011
December 18, 2011
December 11, 2011
December 4, 2011
November 27, 2011
November 20, 2011
November 16, 2011
November 11, 2011
November 6, 2011
October 30, 2011
October 23, 2011
October 16, 2011
September 11, 2011
- Kino Yoga, Copenhagen tour
September 8, 2011
- Ashtanga Brighton, London tour
- Globie, London tour
June 5, 2011
- Yan Ong, Taiwan and Hong Kong tour
June 4, 2011
- Yan Ong, Taiwan and Hong Kong Tour
June 3, 2011
- Yan Ong, Taiwan and Hong Kong tour
April 15, 2011
- Yoga como es, nyc tour
March 21, 2011
March 13, 2011
February 27, 2011- Martina Blog free breathing vs ujjayi
February 14, 2011
February 6, 2011
January 23, 2011
January 16, 2011
January 9, 2011
2010
December 26, 2010
December 19, 2010
November 29, 2010
November 15, 2010
October 31, 2010
October 25, 2010
October 11, 2010
July - August 2010
- Ashtanga Jiva, Special Training for authorized students
January 31, 2010
January 17, 2010
2009
November 7, 2009
October 30, 2009
- Ashtanga Brighton, Europe tour
August 30, 2009
- Ashtanga Yoga Shala Toronto, Toronto tour YouTube video
- Ashtanga Yoga Shala Toronto, Toronto tour YouTube video
- Ashtanga Yoga Shala Toronto, Toronto tour YouTube video
- Ashtanga Yoga Shala Toronto, Toronto tour YouTube video
2008
August 24, 2008
July 28, 2008
June 22, 2008
June 15, 2008
2006
November 2006
- Bindifry, Byron Bay Tour, “Cobra breathing”
November 13, 2006
- Mysore Bum, Pattabhi Jois
August 16, 2006
- Astanga Yoga Copenhagen, Pattabhi Jois Copenhagen tour YouTube video
July 9, 2006
June 5, 2006
- No sleep til awakening, Pattabhi Jois
May 21, 2006
- Road to Mysore, Pattabhi Jois
2005
January 31, 2005
- Frabecca in Mysore, Pattabhi Jois
2004
February 8, 2004
- No sleep til awakening , Pattabhi Jois
2002
July - August, 2002
January 29, 2002
- No sleep til awakening, Pattabhi Jois
Dec 27, 2012
Dec 7, 2012
Last weekend in Buffalo, NY...
This photo is from the led class that I taught last weekend at East Meets West Yoga Studio. EMW offers a daily Mysore program in a lovely space with a vibrant community. If you are in the area, be sure to stop by. More photos here.
Dec 6, 2012
{Local} Led Primary Series
Led primary series of Ashtanga yoga
Sunday, December 9, 2012
8:15am, arrive early
@Albuquerque Ashtanga Yoga Shala
206 Dartmouth Dr NE (Nob Hill)
More info & registration:
www.AshtangaYogaAlbuquerque.com
www.AshtangaYogaAlbuquerque.com
Dec 2, 2012
{Video} Guruji talks about the opening mantra
Happiness and true knowledge. Shri K. Pattabhi Jois discussing the opening mantra via Tom Sewell.
Nov 27, 2012
{Video} Hypertension and yoga from Urban Yogis
ABOUT: Can yoga lower blood pressure? Researchers at Long Island University are at work on this question, which could significantly affect the ways we approach cardiovascular disease and treatment.* Yoga instructors Eddie Stern and Blake Seidenshaw have teamed up with physical therapy professor Marshall Hagins to conduct a study on the effects of yoga on patients with hypertension. The participants note their own perceived results and the benefits of the practice, but will the science back them up?
URBAN YOGIS is a unique documentary series featuring stories on the transformative power of yoga and meditation. Beautifully shot, inspiring, and heartfelt - the series delves into the lives of cancer survivors, inner-city youth dealing with violence in their communities, recovering addicts, artists, youth in detention facilities, and more. Comedian Russell Brand, Grammy-nominated musician Moby, "yogi" businessman Russell Simmons, and author/doctor Deepak Chopra also share their stories and insights. Renowned yoga teacher Eddie Stern serves as our host and guide to the stories of these urban yogis.
Click here to watch more Urban Yogis videos from the Chopra Well at youtube.
Nov 24, 2012
{Local} Beginner Month
Monday, November 26 - Friday, December 21
TIME: 8:00 - 9:00 am
DAYS: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
(Can add Friday or Sunday for missed classes)
TIME: 8:00 - 9:00 am
DAYS: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
(Can add Friday or Sunday for missed classes)
Nov 17, 2012
2013 Sharath & Saraswathi US Tour
US Tour 2013
Greenwich, CT April 1-5, 7-12
Led primary, intermediate, pranayama
More information & registration
Charlottesville, Virginia April 5
Led Primary
More information & registration
New York, NY April 13
Led primary
More information & registration (scroll down)
Encinitas, CA April 19-24, 26-30
Led primary, intermediate, pranayama
More information & registration
Watch more videos from last year's tour
Nov 16, 2012
{Listen} NPR: Struggle for Smarts?
Americans tend to see struggle as a sign of low ability. Asian cultures see it as an opportunity...
Listen to the full segment here:
Or click here to listen/read at NPR:
Listen to the full segment here:
Or click here to listen/read at NPR:
Nov 10, 2012
{Archive} The Yoga Portfolio
The May 2007 Vanity Fair photo essay featuring Shri K. Pattabhi Jois (Guruji).
High quality image at Govinda Kai's flickr page here
Article at Vanity Fair here
High quality image at Govinda Kai's flickr page here
Article at Vanity Fair here
{Local} ABQ Shala Fall Schedule 2012
CLASS SCHEDULE
Sunday6:30am door opens
8:15 - 9:45am Mysore with Elise
(8:15am Led Primary Series with Elise replaces Mysore on 11/25, 12/9, 12/23, 1/6, 1/13, 1/20)
10am door closes
Monday - Thursday
6am door opens
6:30 - 9:45am Mysore with Elise
10am door closes
Friday
6am door opens
6:30 - 8:45am Mysore with Elise
9:00 am door closes
Closed Saturdays and full/new moon days.
THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY WEEKEND SCHEDULE
Thu, Nov 22 Thanksgiving 6:30am door opens
7 - 8:45am Mysore with Elise
9am door closes
Fri, Nov 23
6:30am door opens
8am day after Thanksgiving Led Primary Series with Elise
Sun, Nov 25
6:30am door opens
8:15am Led Primary Series with Elise
More information: www.AshtangaYogaAlbuquerque.com
Frequently asked questions: http://aylibrary.blogspot.com/2012/04/ashtanga-yoga-mysore-faqs.html
Oct 22, 2012
Guy Donahaye ABQ - Bibliography
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| Source: Guy in ABQ, AAYS |
Resources and references mentioned during Guy Donahaye's weekend workshop at the Albuquerque Ashtanga Yoga Shala October 19-21, 2012
GENERAL
Guy's Shala in NY: Ashtanga Yoga Shala NYC
A good place to practice and a website full of valuable information.
http://aysnyc.org/A good place to practice and a website full of valuable information.
Guy's blog "Mind Medicine: Ashtanga Yoga Darshana"
http://yogamindmedicine.blogspot.com/
Guy's book "GURUJI: A Portrait of Sri K. Pattabhi Jois Through the Eyes of His Students"
http://bit.ly/RhagPj
Book extracts:
http://bit.ly/QCpfmU
Interviews:
http://bit.ly/OXgeGN
DAY 1: Fundamentals of Practice
Reading list at Guy's website:
http://ow.ly/eGhEQ
http://ow.ly/eGhEQ
What is Yoga?
What is Ashtanga Yoga?
Pranayama and mulabandha
Breathing
DAY 2: Mind Medicine I
Why right leg first in padmasana
Diet and lifestyle
What is the Self?
Daily practice
Ego, vrttis, householders
http://bit.ly/RQIJTS
Ayurveda, doshas, recipes, and many more resources
http://www.ayurveda.com/online_resource/index.html
Ashtanga yoga history and lineage
http://bit.ly/Rapfc0
Ayurveda, doshas, recipes, and many more resources
http://www.ayurveda.com/online_resource/index.html
Ashtanga yoga history and lineage
http://bit.ly/Rapfc0
DAY 3: Mind Medicine II
3 gunas, Yoga Sutras, and more
Pain
http://bit.ly/MrZN4R
http://bit.ly/MrZN4R
First you do asanas
Mind control
Guruji teaching
Mad attention
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