by Dr Monica Gauci | Dec 7, 2018 | Asana, Ashtanga Yoga, Teaching
One of my biggest frustrations with being associated with Ashtanga Yoga is that other yogis perceive that my asana practice and thereby the asana I teach must adhere to what is known as the ‘traditional’ form (I place tradition here in inverted comas to refer to the...
by Dr Monica Gauci | Oct 6, 2018 | Asana, Audio/Video
In this new video Monica explains on a model of the skull what’s important during headstand and what you need to avoid. She also shows how to prepare for headstand by first building shoulder- and arm...
by Dr Monica Gauci | Sep 19, 2018 | Audio/Video
Our Greek friends at Modern Yogi interviewed Monica about Ashtanga as therapy and adapting the practice. Monica also talks about whether Ashtanga is for everybody, which role flexibility plays in yoga, and how yoga can alleviate panic attacks. Additionally, she covers...
by Dr Monica Gauci | May 23, 2018 | Ashtanga MeToo, Teaching
After completing this article last night, after a long period of insomnia, I awoke again to a very disturbing nightmare. I feel exposed and vulnerable and now understand the terror Karen Rain speaks of in daring to state the brutal truth, in piercing the pressure of...
by Dr Monica Gauci | May 17, 2018 | Ashtanga MeToo, Teaching
Now that the sexual misconduct of Pattabhi Jois has become common knowledge and while the victims wait their apology students are asking “now what?” What remains is a system of yoga practice and a hierarchy that are equally destructive to individuals, Ashtanga Yoga...