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Srivatsa Ramaswami – the authentic true teacher

Subtitle of his book made me want to learn from him – “Developing Your Practice As an Art Form, a Physical Therapy, and a Guiding Philosophy “ which is reflected in his Sun Salutation cues … it’s not your ordinary gym yoga

Wish I could have joined the 100 hrs. with Sir Ramaswami in LA(only got to do 30 hrs … iSad) as I note that he’s scaling back his teachings … So much knowledge he imparts – surprised to read in the 3-stages book he authored that he passed up studying at Harvard Business School because he wanted to stay with his master guru teacher to keep studying yoga instead.  His cues are deep beautiful chants we sing in unison that truly celebrates the Sun within our soul.  To celebrate the light over darkness – that’s the philosophy he imparts and the physical practice is a manifestation of that intent.  There are few of his certified students in the Bay Area one can learn from if not from the master himself.

All these yoga people do at home alone is maybe nice in its own way but better when practiced in a group class – really – about connecting not only to Self but those all around us.  It’s called the Multiplier effect – creating the vibe and the space for the sun to shine within.

 

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Handpan … beautiful vibrations

There are many crystal bowls sounds artists that I am blessed to know but ever since Mitch, Niroga Institute faculty teacher from our Advance Yoga Therapy studies pulled this drum out … I was entranced.  Yuki Koshimoto is such a natural.

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“a story telling art form” Love the Story, Self Expression through … dance

I love dance … and I have dabbled in learning some styles but somewhat intimidated to join the lessons for classical Indian dance because it is so … challenging.

So, I went to observe a classical dance class and was blown away by the practice session I witnessed. The students are so beautiful and dedicated – all I have for them is, respect and admiration for they were so …graceful.  I was also humbled in realizing the steps to be mastered let alone the arms/hands movements.

No, Classical Style is NOT Bollywood.  To dispel the misunderstanding I share this video I found online as I was searching to find some explanation on the different kinds of classical dance – there are 8 classical schools of dance in India.

Dance – Martial Arts – Yoga

all … persistence in practice … repeated over and over to reach the better version of self in each repetition.

Love them all:)