by Gregor Maehle | Aug 3, 2019 | Ashtanga Yoga, Teaching
Part of an interview with me conducted by Diego Pena in Mexico last December Among other things discussed are The Yoga Korunta Order of series under Krishnamacharya Can anybody claim ownership of this practice? Spiritual freedom as the purpose of the practice The need...
by Gregor Maehle | Jul 24, 2019 | Ashtanga MeToo
The narrative around Pattabhi Jois’s sexual violence has been controlled by the enablers, bystanders, and people who profited by ignoring and denying his actions. As long as they have control of the narrative, there will be no justice. — Karen Rain To sign...
by Gregor Maehle | Jul 21, 2019 | Ashtanga MeToo
I’m re-posting her an important response from Karen Rain to Sharath Jois acknowledgement of KPJ’s abuse which was followed immediately by an article from Kino McGregor. Karen posted this on Facebook and I am re-posting with her permission. “Sharath...
by Gregor Maehle | Jul 14, 2019 | Ashtanga MeToo, Ashtanga Yoga, Teaching
Latest response from Sharath on his Instagram account where he did face anger and criticism relating to his ‘apology’ for his grandfather’s abuse with my observations below. I think his response may have been deleted since then but this is a direct copy from his...
by Gregor Maehle | Jul 13, 2019 | Ashtanga MeToo, Ashtanga Yoga, Teaching
On the 10th July Sharath Jois posted the following text on his Instagram account https://www.instagram.com/p/BzuKYVRlUv9/ · sharathjoisr “Growing up I was very close to my grandparents. When I recall learning asana from my grandfather it brings me immense pain that I...
