by Gregor Maehle | Mar 28, 2020 | Asana, Ashtanga Yoga, Teaching
In what way is Ashtanga Yoga unique? Because Ashtanga works with set sequences you are forced to work on your weak spots. If you make up your own sequences it is easy to avoid the things that are difficult. Learning set sequences also means you can take the practice...
by Dr Monica Gauci | Feb 22, 2020 | Anatomy/Rehabilitation, Asana, Ashtanga Yoga
I thought this blog would be a complimentary follow-up to Gregor’s last blog post where he elaborates on some of the great benefits of the Ashtanga Yoga vinyasa practice (practicing at the pace of one’s own breath, being independent of a class or teacher, etc)....
by Gregor Maehle | Feb 8, 2020 | Asana, Ashtanga Yoga, Teaching
In this article I am referring as Ashtanga Yoga to the sequential yoga handed down via T Krishnamacharya, KP Jois and BNS Iyengar (do not mistake with BKS). This method was seen for the first time in writing in Krishnamacharya’s Yoga Makaranda in 1932 but it is...
by Gregor Maehle | Oct 9, 2019 | Ashtanga MeToo, Ashtanga Yoga, Teaching
This is our (Karen Rain and Gregor Maehle’s) commentary to John Scott’s reply to being asked about Pattabhi Jois’ sexual abuse. You can listen to his reply here starting at 1hour:36minutes. Ayurveda y Yoga: La unión entre cuerpo y mente John Scott (JS) begins by...
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 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...
