Manduka Black Mat Pro PVC levels + Australian supplier for Shiva Mat & eQua towel?

feeds@yuku.com (voirin) — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 12:06:11 GMT

I am also going through the dilemma of sourcing a good mat as I seem to sweat a lot during my practice. I currently have one of those ultra-thin sticky mats, but it's slowly falling apart.

One of my concerns with purchasing a mat is its PVC content. I had my eye on the Manduka Black Mat Pro, but its PVC content is cautioning me from going ahead and making my purchase. What makes me even more weary is the fact that my most local Manduka reseller refuses to sell the black mat pro...

Limited Edition Yoga Just Do It vests available from Yoga Manchester

feeds@yuku.com (ryanmatt) — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 04:10:54 GMT

To celebrate the launch of our new website we are running a very limited edition of yoga vests printed with Yoga Manchester's latest Yoga-Just Do It slogan.

The 'American Apparel' ribbed vests are 100 % cotton and top quality - perfect to wear during your yoga practice.They will be available in...

New Gregor Maehle Book?

feeds@yuku.com (Unbearablelightness) — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 18:04:20 GMT

Has anyone seen Gregor Maehle's new second series book yet? I have it on order from Amazon, but it hasn't arrived. I've used his primary series book so much; I can't wait to see this one!

Manju Jois Intensive Workshops - questions and feedback please.

feeds@yuku.com (voirin) — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 15:08:46 GMT

Hi, living in Australia, we get limited exposure to many of the Ashtanga teachers that usually conduct workshops across Europe/America. Well it seems that Manju Jois is coming over in November 2010. Although this is a long way off, I am feeling keen to attend. It looks like he'll be here for 9 days conducting an Ashtanga Intensive workshop. Has anyone attended this workshop? What's your feedback on it?

I'm just wondering as to my suitability for this workshop based on my...

supplements

feeds@yuku.com (divingchickie) — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 11:02:13 GMT

Hi, I was just interested in knowing if any of you take supplements that might benefit our Ashtanga practice and lifestyle. I recently started taking some joint supplements because I feel that our joints get a lot of use in Ashtanga and need to be taken care of. I personally, am not a huge fan of supplements and this is a first for me. But i try to stay open to new ideas and advice from everyone.

David Swenson in Manchester UK

feeds@yuku.com (ryanmatt) — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 03:49:46 GMT

David Swenson brings some sunshine to Manchester with a weekend workshop May 2010
For full details bookings etc please click on the following link...
http://www.yogamanchester.org.uk/workshops/details/9-david-swenson-ashtanga-yoga-workshop-may-2010.html

interesting yoga articles and interviews

feeds@yuku.com (m108) — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 02:26:26 GMT

Namaste dear yogis & yoginis! My name is Ilya and i`m yogateacher, co-founder and co-editor of Russian Yoga Magazine. Its first magazine in Russia about theory & practice of Yoga. Here on my personal website http://mahadev108.narod.ru/library.htm you can read some of my articles and interviews which i published in Yoga Magazine from 2003 to 2009. I will update this page from time to time...

Any recommendations on a hotel/guesthouse/B+B to stay in on Jan.6th for my first few days in Mysore?

feeds@yuku.com (BethAime) — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 18:55:33 GMT

Hello, I'm looking for any recommendations on a place to stay in a hotel, guest house, or B+B while in Mysore for the first couple of days until I find an apartment for the rest of my stay. I was really interested in staying at Alia's Om cafe and guesthouse but don't think...

New Studio Opening Dec 4 2009

feeds@yuku.com (Shanti Yoga Shala) — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 11:46:27 GMT

Grand Opening Party for Shanti Yoga Shala on December 4th, 7:30-9:30 PM. Please join us for light Indian fare, Sitar and Tabla. Noah Williams is teaching morning Mysore from 7 until 10 and led practice on Sunday mornings at 10 followed by a Q & A. Afternoon Mysore with Mary Flinn from 5 -7 PM. Shanti Yoga Shala is located at 242 N 3rd St in Philadelphia, PA. www.shantiyogashala.org email...

Paying Guest accomodation

feeds@yuku.com (Mysooru) — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 00:57:11 GMT

Experience Indian hospitality for a day or week. If you haven't booked a place to stay in Mysore, don't worry. You can stay in a well furnished apartment that offers well furnished bed room with attached bath, hot water, free mineral water, free wifi..etc. You can use the kitchen, gas, washing machine too without any extra charge. You can pay by day or by week. Indian meals available 3 times a day. Room. Pictures available at

ultra-toned body

feeds@yuku.com (Wassernixe) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 06:42:19 GMT

At first I`d like to thank those who answered my previous post; that was helpful and on Wednesday I am going to join my first Ashtanga class! I happened to visit a website from an Ashtanga school in Paris (www.ashtangaparis.fr) and the teachers in the photosection looked sooo toned, I mean not like an "ordinarily fit" person looks like but like Sports-Illustrated models. From my background as an athlete I know that I have to...

Looking for low to moderate housing Feb 8th-April 12th, 2009

feeds@yuku.com (harrisk) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:32:50 GMT

My husband and I will be practicing at the shala and are looking for a place to stay from approximately February 8th- April 12th. Last time, we stayed in one of Krishna Murthy's places for 6,000/month and are looking for similar offers. Shared bath/kitchen is just fine. Please let me know if you have/know of any openings. Thanks!

Home practise

feeds@yuku.com (Wassernixe) — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:34:06 GMT

Hello everyone,
at first I`d like to apologize for spelling mistakes I will probably make, English is not my mother tongue and it makes me feel more comfortable to let everyone know that I am not illiterate! At first I would like to let you know that I like the down-to-earth atmosphere in this forum; the way Yoga-people sometimes use to talk is sometimes annoying...
I already have some...

Wii yoga?

feeds@yuku.com (searchingsamadhi) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 06:04:45 GMT

Any thoughts about this new game?

The Language of Yoga by Nicolai Bachman

feeds@yuku.com (Ray) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:31:48 GMT

subtitled Complete A to Y Guide to Asana Names, Sanskrit Terms, and Chants.

I think that this book is excellent within its scope and deserves to be mentioned here. It does not attempt to teach Devanagari script or Sanskrit grammar, but is very good for correct pronunciation. It includes two CDs giving the pronunciation of all Sanskrit given in the text. All vocabulary is shown both in Devanagari script and in standard romanization.

The book includes the following...

Authorised/certified Teachers Listing

feeds@yuku.com (chiselleo) — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:46:23 GMT

Can anyone please advise why there is a difference on the listing of the authorised/certified teachers from KPJAYI and Ashtanga.com? TQ.

soreness after second series

feeds@yuku.com (divingchickie) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:25:28 GMT

Hi, I have had a personal practice for over a year now and recently have started work with a friend of mine who is teaching me the second series. I have very good control of my breathe and I know my personal limits with how far to stretch and what postures I can do etc. We have started practicing second series on Thursdays. I practice the primary series on mon. tue. wed. and normally fri. and sat. However, since starting the second series, on fri and sat. I am rather sore and stiff. It...

Too Big to Fail?

feeds@yuku.com (fernando) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:59:48 GMT

Does a person of average weight have to lose some pounds to make progress in Ashtanga or is it more where the weight shows up: such as around the waist making twists more difficult? I took class with a woman who had a beautiful practice who would never be called slender.

Mysore of late?

feeds@yuku.com (Unbearablelightness) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 10:50:54 GMT

So, just out of curiosity, what's the word on the street in Mysore of late? I might be opening up a can of worms, but I haven't heard much about people going since Guruji's passing.

What's the vibe at the shala? I do see on the website that the shala is full from Jan 9-Feb 10, so there must still be a lot of people going.

Hatha Yoga classes in English - center of Moscow (near Arbat)

feeds@yuku.com (m108) — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 11:39:09 GMT

Ashtanga Yoga Center (Moscow, Russia) starts English yoga classes for beginners!
New comfortable yoga hall near Old Arbat street (5 min. walking from metro Smolenskaya)
Every Sunday, 12 am
Qualified yoga teachers.
http://www.yoga108.com/en/classes/

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