Today is a very special day for the worldwide community of Ashtanga yogis. It marks the 7th anniversary of the passing of our beloved Guru of Ashtanga Yoga, Sri K. Pattabhi Jois (July 26th 1915 – May 18th 2009.)
I was very fortunate to have spent many years studying under his guidance at the source in Mysore, India. Personally, I’ve never experienced anything like the incredibly strong energy he was transmitting through his teachings. I was in total awe of him and his adjustments were the deepest energetic shifts I’ve ever experienced.
People laughed at me when I started to teach traditional Ashtanga yoga in Ireland – little did anyone know how huge our Irish Ashtanga Mysore community would become!
I feel immense gratitude towards Guruji for dedicating his life to bringing us this ancient practice. The teachings are now flowing through my teacher, Sharath in their pure form as Guruji intended.
As most of you already know, I’m deeply passionate about teaching as it’s taught at the source in Mysore. This is the only clear way to help us all tap in to the true vision of yoga.
I’m also incredibly grateful to all my wonderful students that show up on their mats every day – in the words of Sri. K. Pattabhi Jois ‘practice and all is coming’.
Gillian x
(P.S. Don’t forget that it’s a moon day on Saturday, hence on Led Class, enjoy your lie-ins.)
Saturday, June 11th (12-2.30pm)
An in-depth exploration of how the Tristhana method of the breath, the gaze and the postures are intricately woven together throughout the entire practice. You will learn how to move through your practice with complete awareness and presence, transforming your physical practice into a moving meditation. Investment: €35 and bookings HERE
Certified Teacher, Mark Robberds Workshop
July 29th – August 1st
Join Certified Ashtanga Yoga teacher Mark Robebrds for a weekend of inspiration, exploration and deepening of your practice. Mark is a long term student of Guruji & Sharath. Previously a Mysore teacher in Sydney, he now travels the world sharing his love of Ashtanga Yoga. Join Mark for a weekend to dedicated to refining your practice and understanding the living lineage of Ashtanga Yoga. ALL levels of practitioners are welcome.
Fri, July 29th:
6.30-10.30am: Mysore Class (individual start times will be allocated)
Sat, July 30th:
8am–12pm: Mysore Class (individual start times will be allocated)
2-4pm: Primary Series Transitions & Gatekeepers Workshop:
In this workshop Mark takes you on a journey through the Ashtanga Yoga Primary series with a focus on jump backs and jump throughs. Mark will provide techniques and tools for unlocking gatekeeper postures & transitions. Open to all levels, with options to be given for those who may not have completed the series.
Sun, July 31st:
8am–12pm: Mysore Class (individual start times will be allocated)
2-4pm: Arm balances and Inversions Workshop:
This workshop is a mixture of theory and practice, techniques and an emphasis on inversions and arm balances. As always we will explore fundamentals, as well as tools for building core strength and everyday essentials for increasing flexibility and mobility, and understanding of the breath, bandhas and more. Even the primary series involves arm balances! This workshop is suitable for all levels.
Monday, August 1st:
6.30-9am: Mysore Class (only 1 Mysore batch)
- Full weekend including all 6 sessions €180 (fully booked waiting list available)
- 3 Mysore sessions €105
- 2 Mysore sessions €75
- 1 Mysore session €40
Email Gillian for booking details before making payment.
