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new classes

hello, my name is James and I am a recently moved teacher to the area. I finally have some classes up and running starting on 24th August Monday and Thursday 7.30-9.30pm at the Phoenix Centre, 2 Pheonix Place Brighton. All the information, and more, is on the website www.astangayogasussex.com

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Enlighten up!

Scott sent me a link to this film Enlightenup – A skeptic’s journey into the world of yoga. Here’s the trailer from the film’s website: Here’s a clip from the film at the KPJAYRI.

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The BWY has been held accountable!

http://www.yoga-eu.net/opensource/view/YogaMe/English/UkYogaRegulation This guy has got the advertising standards association on to them, they aren’t the govering body of yoga! its been proven and said so many times…now we have back up! Lets us wish that honesty & clear sight hold now!

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Nishkama Karma

This phrase is from the first line of Yoga Mala 2002 edition. The footnote explains the following: “Nishkama Karma (nish – without + kama – desire : karma – action) is an action performed without a wish or desire for the “fruits” or results, of such action. The ultimate yogic ideal is to perform all […]

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Being a Beginner

I’ve been practising Ashtanga for just over 2 months now and threw myself in the deep end by going straight to the Mysore morning self-practice classes, with a little (understatement?) encouragement both from Guy and his teachers.  I’d only been to 2 led classes prior to that and nearly collapsed from exhaustion after both of […]

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Buddhafield 2009

Hannah and I went off to Buddhafield this year for the first time together. We met there last year so it was something of an anniversary. It’s a really awesome festival and we had a great time! Joey who used to teach at Triyoga in London was there taking the morning led Ashtanga classes. He […]

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