Ashtanga

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Protected: Register Now: 2024 Classes With Sharath Jois in New York, Miami, and San Antonio

Practice in person with the Yoga Master Paramaguru Sharath Jois when he visits the U.S. in October and November.

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Save the Date! Sharath Jois 2024 U.S. Tour

Practice in person with the Yoga Master Paramaguru Sharath Jois and experience his transformative energy and knowledge as he visits Miami and San Antonio this fall

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On-Demand: Watch Paramaguru Sharath Jois’s Recent Led Classes

NEW: Watch the recordings of Sonima yoga advisor and Ashtanga yoga master Paramaguru Sharath Jois’s Led Primary Series and Led Intermediate Series from December 2022, with full in-person classes as well as virtual participants from around the world.

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Online Ashtanga Yoga Led Primary Series With Andrew Hillam

Join our Friday livestream 85-minute class led by Sonima’s yoga advisor and leading Ashtanga expert.

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Paramaguru Sharath Jois Livestream of Led Primary Class and Conference

Practice with the Ashtanga yoga master and Sonima yoga advisor live from his yoga shala in Mysore.

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10 Niyamas: Personal Observances to Deepen Your Yoga Practice

These ancient guidelines help you connect with your soul and enrich your yoga journey.

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Yoga Yamas: 6 Additional Yamas to Deepen Your Yoga Practice

These guidelines help take your yoga beyond the physical aspects, building an even stronger foundation for all the benefits yoga offers.

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Pratipaksha-bhāvana: Overcoming Negative Thinking

Doubt, uncertainty, and negativity can hinder our efforts to follow the path of yoga. Patanjali guides us to cultivate an opposite mental attitude to overcome these obstacles.

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Following the Energy of the Guru

Just as our teachers impart their knowledge on us, we too share their energy and, with it, can support the practice of our fellow yoga students.

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Why Nothing Compares to Paramaguru Sharath Jois’s 2019 U.S. Tour

Practicing Ashtanga yoga solo or with a dedicated teacher has many benefits. But receiving the practice from the source is like nothing else.

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The Benefits of Practicing the Ashtanga Yoga Mysore Method

This powerful method of yoga allows for supported self-discovery and progression of your practice.

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My Life As an Ashtanga Student in Mysore: Healing Back Pain with Yoga

It would have been easy to blame bendy asanas for causing the pain in the first place. But instead, this writer leaned into her practice to find a solution that doctors couldn't.

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My Life As an Ashtanga Student in Mysore: The Essence of Seeking Consciousness

In this essay series, advanced Ashtanga practitioner and writer Leslie Hendry explains why her many trips to India were never just a vacation.

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The Love for the Guru’s Lotus Feet

A deep inquiry into the opening mantra to help understand why touching your guru's feet is much more than a symbol of respect.

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Embracing and Overcoming Obstacles in Yoga

The true path of yoga is a transformative process. Learn to expect obstacles so that you can overcome, rather than be derailed by, them and continue your progress.

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