Comments for ArkieYogini http://www.arkieyogini.com one percent theory | the rest is practice Tue, 07 Sep 2010 20:43:14 -0500 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Comment on Jois Yoga and Other ‘News’ by arkieyoginiadmin http://www.arkieyogini.com/2010/09/07/jois-yoga-and-other-news/comment-page-1/#comment-176 arkieyoginiadmin Tue, 07 Sep 2010 20:43:14 +0000 http://www.arkieyogini.com/?p=558#comment-176 Hi Lilli! Thanks for posting the pics on your facebook. I checked out the photos and some of the shirts were actually kind of cute. The one with pattabhi jois staring back looks kind of creepy to me though. Interesting to hear about the Sydney drama. That's kind of sad...but I'm glad that many of her students followed her to her new place. A sure sign that she's a good teacher. Maybe you can find a yoga buddy near you to carpool with to the shala. An hour is kind of a long way though. Glad to see you're enjoying australia. I hope to vacation there one day. :) Hi Lilli! Thanks for posting the pics on your facebook. I checked out the photos and some of the shirts were actually kind of cute. The one with pattabhi jois staring back looks kind of creepy to me though. Interesting to hear about the Sydney drama. That’s kind of sad…but I’m glad that many of her students followed her to her new place. A sure sign that she’s a good teacher. Maybe you can find a yoga buddy near you to carpool with to the shala. An hour is kind of a long way though. Glad to see you’re enjoying australia. I hope to vacation there one day. :)

]]> Comment on Jois Yoga and Other ‘News’ by Lilli http://www.arkieyogini.com/2010/09/07/jois-yoga-and-other-news/comment-page-1/#comment-175 Lilli Tue, 07 Sep 2010 20:09:39 +0000 http://www.arkieyogini.com/?p=558#comment-175 Hi Kathryn!! check our my facebook page...I took pictures of the Jois line that they are selling at the Bondi Beach (Sydney) location. they just got in the new clothing line about 2 weeks after I got here. Also, one of my friends went to the week long Sharath led classes that they had in Encinitas when they opened that shala. From what I understand, there has been drama at the Sydney shala when it opened and the certified teacher no longer teaches here. I was able to go to one of her classes last week and it was AWESOME!! I'm not sure I can go and practice with here more while I'm here (it's quite far from where we are living and with taking the bus/train/walking it might take me over an hour to get to her shala. But, I will take advantage when someone invites to pick me up again and bring me for sure! The shala here in Bondi Beach is very lovely, but, no where compares to the "energy" level where the certified teacher teaches. I understand many of the students left the KPJ shala and followed her. I still need to check out those other links you posted too. it' only 600am Wednesday here (moon day) so, I've got lots to catch up on the internet! Hi Kathryn!!
check our my facebook page…I took pictures of the Jois line that they are selling at the Bondi Beach (Sydney) location. they just got in the new clothing line about 2 weeks after I got here. Also, one of my friends went to the week long Sharath led classes that they had in Encinitas when they opened that shala. From what I understand, there has been drama at the Sydney shala when it opened and the certified teacher no longer teaches here. I was able to go to one of her classes last week and it was AWESOME!! I’m not sure I can go and practice with here more while I’m here (it’s quite far from where we are living and with taking the bus/train/walking it might take me over an hour to get to her shala. But, I will take advantage when someone invites to pick me up again and bring me for sure!
The shala here in Bondi Beach is very lovely, but, no where compares to the “energy” level where the certified teacher teaches. I understand many of the students left the KPJ shala and followed her.
I still need to check out those other links you posted too. it’ only 600am Wednesday here (moon day) so, I’ve got lots to catch up on the internet!

]]> Comment on India by Lee http://www.arkieyogini.com/2010/08/27/india/comment-page-1/#comment-173 Lee Mon, 30 Aug 2010 19:49:56 +0000 http://www.arkieyogini.com/?p=547#comment-173 Sorry to butt-in on this blog, but was wondering if you could speak more about Rishikesh and practicing with Louise there. I'm supposed to be going in a few weeks and, despite having been to India before, am having major doubts. My last trip to India did not go so well - kind of flipped out a bit! - and I'm not eager to recreate that bad experience... Wondering what Rishikesh would be like for a 40 year old female traveling alone? Not too eager to be alone for lengthy periods or time. Will everyone be 25 years old but me??? Any info would be appreciated. Sorry to butt-in on this blog, but was wondering if you could speak more about Rishikesh and practicing with Louise there.

I’m supposed to be going in a few weeks and, despite having been to India before, am having major doubts.

My last trip to India did not go so well – kind of flipped out a bit! – and I’m not eager to recreate that bad experience…

Wondering what Rishikesh would be like for a 40 year old female traveling alone? Not too eager to be alone for lengthy periods or time. Will everyone be 25 years old but me???

Any info would be appreciated.

]]> Comment on India by arkieyoginiadmin http://www.arkieyogini.com/2010/08/27/india/comment-page-1/#comment-172 arkieyoginiadmin Sat, 28 Aug 2010 22:20:05 +0000 http://www.arkieyogini.com/?p=547#comment-172 Ah, okay...thanks for the background on Brahmani. I've heard good things about Melanie Cooper and would love to practice w/her one day. I wish I had gotten into Ashtanga years ago. I think it would've been quite a treat to practice with Guruji...or at least to just meet him in person. Which reminds me...I need to order myself a copy of the new Guruji book. I've heard great things about it. Ah, okay…thanks for the background on Brahmani. I’ve heard good things about Melanie Cooper and would love to practice w/her one day.

I wish I had gotten into Ashtanga years ago. I think it would’ve been quite a treat to practice with Guruji…or at least to just meet him in person. Which reminds me…I need to order myself a copy of the new Guruji book. I’ve heard great things about it.

]]> Comment on India by Kevin http://www.arkieyogini.com/2010/08/27/india/comment-page-1/#comment-171 Kevin Sat, 28 Aug 2010 21:05:42 +0000 http://www.arkieyogini.com/?p=547#comment-171 Brahmani was started by the same person who started Purple Valley, Brahmani was originally the drop-in place for Purple Valley before it got split into 2 separate entities. Melanie Cooper from London usually teaches the season at Brahmani, November through March, she's great. Brahmani is still drop in, you just buy a book of tickets for 10 classes and turn up to the class you want, mysore practice in the mornings and other classes during the day. I just have this desire to see where our practice originated, though I am sorry I never got to meet or practice with Guruji. Going to Mysore for some is a kind of right of passage and for others a box to be ticked. For me it feels like it would be completing a circle. I hope to go next summer when my Company relocate, I have the feeling that if I don't take this opportunity then it will never happen. I live in the sticks too, but go to the city to do practice every weekend. It's not just about the practice, but the wonderful circle of friends I have met through doing practice. Brahmani was started by the same person who started Purple Valley, Brahmani was originally the drop-in place for Purple Valley before it got split into 2 separate entities. Melanie Cooper from London usually teaches the season at Brahmani, November through March, she’s great. Brahmani is still drop in, you just buy a book of tickets for 10 classes and turn up to the class you want, mysore practice in the mornings and other classes during the day.

I just have this desire to see where our practice originated, though I am sorry I never got to meet or practice with Guruji. Going to Mysore for some is a kind of right of passage and for others a box to be ticked. For me it feels like it would be completing a circle. I hope to go next summer when my Company relocate, I have the feeling that if I don’t take this opportunity then it will never happen.

I live in the sticks too, but go to the city to do practice every weekend. It’s not just about the practice, but the wonderful circle of friends I have met through doing practice.
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]]> Comment on India by arkieyoginiadmin http://www.arkieyogini.com/2010/08/27/india/comment-page-1/#comment-170 arkieyoginiadmin Sat, 28 Aug 2010 20:54:08 +0000 http://www.arkieyogini.com/?p=547#comment-170 Hi Kevin, I've heard of Purple Valley. Not heard of Brahmani yoga though. Will have to check that out online. :) Yeah, I've heard similar things from people about going to Mysore. I'm still not totally convinced it's for me though. I'm not a big city girl. Definately a lot more comfortable being in the middle of nowhere than being in the middle of a big city. Plus...my practice is already spiritual (although I don't write much about that on this blog...maybe I will though). In some ways the desire I have to go to Mysore is just to say I've <em>been</em> there....you know, to boost my ashtanga street cred or something. And I don't think that's the right reason for me to go. Hi Kevin, I’ve heard of Purple Valley. Not heard of Brahmani yoga though. Will have to check that out online. :) Yeah, I’ve heard similar things from people about going to Mysore. I’m still not totally convinced it’s for me though. I’m not a big city girl. Definately a lot more comfortable being in the middle of nowhere than being in the middle of a big city. Plus…my practice is already spiritual (although I don’t write much about that on this blog…maybe I will though). In some ways the desire I have to go to Mysore is just to say I’ve been there….you know, to boost my ashtanga street cred or something. And I don’t think that’s the right reason for me to go.

]]> Comment on India by Kevin http://www.arkieyogini.com/2010/08/27/india/comment-page-1/#comment-169 Kevin Sat, 28 Aug 2010 19:28:35 +0000 http://www.arkieyogini.com/?p=547#comment-169 If you want a shorter trip to India try Purple Valley or Brahmani yoga in north Goa, its not quite full on crazy India, a much gentler introduction and they both have some great teachers. I have been to India a few times but never thought I would want to go to Mysore, but as my practice has gone from an occassional activity to one which is intrinsic to my life I feel like I want to do it. I asked a couple of my teachers what would be the difference in spending a couple of months in Mysore, rather than 2 months with them, they both said go to Mysore, "you will experience something "other", there is an energy and students seem to return with a more spiritual practice". If you want a shorter trip to India try Purple Valley or Brahmani yoga in north Goa, its not quite full on crazy India, a much gentler introduction and they both have some great teachers.

I have been to India a few times but never thought I would want to go to Mysore, but as my practice has gone from an occassional activity to one which is intrinsic to my life I feel like I want to do it. I asked a couple of my teachers what would be the difference in spending a couple of months in Mysore, rather than 2 months with them, they both said go to Mysore, “you will experience something “other”, there is an energy and students seem to return with a more spiritual practice”.

]]> Comment on India by arkieyoginiadmin http://www.arkieyogini.com/2010/08/27/india/comment-page-1/#comment-168 arkieyoginiadmin Sat, 28 Aug 2010 12:21:27 +0000 http://www.arkieyogini.com/?p=547#comment-168 I think it would be great fun to go to see Louise for a few weeks! And Rishikesh would be a wonderful place to explore. I know Louise be back in the states this winter, so I know for sure I'll get to practice w/her again then. Was actually talking with my mom yesterday about a yoga retreat next spring in India. We'll see.... I think it would be great fun to go to see Louise for a few weeks! And Rishikesh would be a wonderful place to explore. I know Louise be back in the states this winter, so I know for sure I’ll get to practice w/her again then. Was actually talking with my mom yesterday about a yoga retreat next spring in India. We’ll see….

]]> Comment on India by roselil http://www.arkieyogini.com/2010/08/27/india/comment-page-1/#comment-167 roselil Sat, 28 Aug 2010 09:57:37 +0000 http://www.arkieyogini.com/?p=547#comment-167 So why don't you take a 2-3 weeks trip to Rishikesh and practice with Louise Ellis? India doesn't have to be several months or nothing - and Rishikesh is a blissful and fun place to encounter India for the first time. So why don’t you take a 2-3 weeks trip to Rishikesh and practice with Louise Ellis? India doesn’t have to be several months or nothing – and Rishikesh is a blissful and fun place to encounter India for the first time.

]]> Comment on New Photo Gallery Page by arkieyoginiadmin http://www.arkieyogini.com/2010/08/18/new-photo-gallery-page/comment-page-1/#comment-165 arkieyoginiadmin Thu, 19 Aug 2010 23:29:59 +0000 http://www.arkieyogini.com/?p=519#comment-165 Thanks Yogini! I figured it was time for a design change. Nice to change things up every now and then. :) Thanks Yogini! I figured it was time for a design change. Nice to change things up every now and then. :)

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