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Ashtanga.com Email News
Issue 9, January 2003
A free newsletter devoted to Ashtanga Yoga news and events.

To view this on the Web, go to www.ashtanga.com/news/jan03.html

Workshops and Classes
1. Ashtanga Yoga Research Institute - India
The first day of classes at the new Ashtanga Yoga Nilayam in Gokulam is January 16th, 2003. See www.ayri.org. The new address is:

Sri K. Pattabhi Jois
#235 8th Cross, 3rd Stage
Gokulam, Mysore 570002
Karnataka, India

Teachers' List Update: These teachers have been authorized/certified by Sri K. Pattabhi Jois:
Sarah Plumer - Authorized (Colorado, USA)

2. New Mysore Classes in New York
Jai Yoga recently started a full Mysore program. Jai Yoga is located at Lincoln Center, 37 West 65th Street, 4th Floor, NYC, 10023, 212-769-YOGA, www.jai65.com. Christopher Hildebrandt is the director.

3. Rolf Naujokat & Kirsten Berg - Koh Phangan, Thailand
January 2 - February 1: Cost $50 per week (5 practices/week), $160/month. Classes are ongoing Mysore style. All levels are welcome. It is not necessary to "book"--just email Kirsten at kersjeb@hotmail.com when you plan to come. Students with an established ashtanga practice can come for any length of time. Beginners must commit to at least one week of practice.

4. Fiona Stang & Julian Deck - Boston, Massachusetts, USA
January 4: 1:30-3:30pm, $35, Back Bay Yoga Studio, 1112 Boylston St, 3rd Floor, Boston, MA 02215, 617-375-0785, info@backbayyoga.com, www.backbayyoga.com. All levels are encouraged to attend, advanced registration recommended.

5. Karyn Grenfell - Melbourne, Australia
January 6-31: Mysore style classes, 6-8am, Monday-Friday. All levels welcome. Prices: $200 AUS for full attendance, 5days/wk., $155 AUS for 3days/wk. Bookings essential, call Karyn 0412 806 752 or email at blue_lotus_yoga@yahoo.com.au. Location: The Studio, 18 Wilson St, South Yarra.

6. Annie Pace - Durham, North Carolina USA
January 10-12: A workshop for all levels. Friday, January 10 5:00-7:30pm; Saturday, January 11 8:00-10:30am; 3:00-6:00pm; Sunday, January 12 9:00am-12:00pm. Cost $150. Contact Nancy Kimberly, Yoga Spot, 501 Washington St., Ste. K, Durham, NC
27701, 919-667-9642, www.yogaspot.com.

7. David Williams - Chicago, Illinois USA
January 10-12: Priya Yoga, One E. Oak St. #3W, Chicago, IL 60611. Friday, January 10th, 6-8pm; Saturday, January 11th, 11am-1pm, 2-4pm; Sunday, January 12th, 9:30-11:30am. The price for the weekend is $175, or $50 per class. To register, call 312-587-7492, email priyayoga@aol.com, www.priyayoga.com

8. Petri Raisanen - Koh Mak Island, East Thailand
January 11-25: Retreat program includes Mysore style yoga practice, Thai massage course, Ashtanga technique sessions, pranayama, meditation and relaxation, and discussion groups. Accommodations are at Koh Mak Resort. For more information and registration: thailand@astanga.fi, www.astanga.fi/thailand, Mari Metso +358 50 349 6974 or Petri Raisanen +358 40 572 5113.

9. David & Catherine Garrigues - Seattle, Washington USA
January 17-19: The Ashtanga Yoga School, 1412 12th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122, 206-261-1711, Ashtangayogaschool@attbi.com, www.yogaspirals.com. Second Series workshop suitable for students with a regular Primary Series practice and those with a Second Series practice. Friday 6-8pm, Saturday 10:15-12:45 and 1:45-3:45, Sunday 8:30-11am. $100 if paid in full by January 10, $125 thereafter. $35 for individual segments.

10. Dominic Corigliano - La Jolla, California USA
January 17-19: Prana Yoga Center, 7598 Eads Avenue, La Jolla, CA 92037, 858-456-2806

11. David Swenson: Teacher Training - Newton, Massachusetts USA
January 18-24: Cost $889, The Yoga Studio, 132 Adams St, 2nd Floor, Newton, MA 02458, 617-964-2985, www.yoga-cafe.com/d_swenson.html

12. David Swenson's Costa Rica Ashtanga Jungle Adventure
January 30 - Feb 9: A handful of spaces are still open in this jungle yoga retreat. Two classes per day--a morning classical Ashtanga Yoga class for all levels and an afternoon eclectic session focusing on specific aspects of the practice such as balance, hip openers and breathing. For details or to register, see www.ashtanga.net, call 281-440-9649, email ashtangaden@hotmail.com.

13. Ashtanga Yoga Self-Practice Group - Marseille, South France
Everyday, early morning practice. Free and open. Contact Vanessa at vanessabrouillet@hotmail.com or Tel + 33 (0)6 18 03 02 65.

14. Oxford Ashtanga Yoga
Ian Macdonald has been coordinating regular monthly workshops for the Oxford, UK area for many years. See the Oxford Timetable at www.ashtanga.com/html/oxford.html for a list of workshops featuring John Scott, Danny Paradise, and other well-regarded teachers. Ian also sells Ashtanga Yoga products in Europe, including the new John Scott DVD (see below). January 10-12: John Scott Oxford Workshop (only Friday eve now available).

Teachers and Workshop Coordinators: If you would like to post Ashtanga Yoga workshops or classes (taught by Ashtanga Yoga teachers authorized or certified by Sri K. Pattabhi Jois or long-term direct students of Sri K. Pattabhi Jois), email the text to betty@ashtanga.com.

Ashtanga Yoga Resources

1. John Scott's new DVD, Ashtanga Yoga: The Primary Series is now available in Europe. The European format is selling at £24.95 from Ian Macdonald in Oxford (see above) and online from John Scott's website www.johnscottashtanga.co.uk. The USA format will be available soon. Special features on the DVD include: 5 practice levels (beginner to full primary), different audio tracks, multi-angle views, and Sanskrit subtitles for the asanas. See www.ashtanga.com/html/dvd.html for product details.

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