Monday, August 29, 2011
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Ashtanga Updates In KL - Liz Derow to teach Mysore-Style 25th May to 15th June 2011
This just in :
For more info on Liz, click here.
Dear Ashtanga Students
Liz Derow will be in KL to teach for 11 days next week. Liz is from UK and is currently in Chiangmai teaching there. Her trip to KL will be for 3 weeks. Liz is a compassionate and experienced teacher and is looking very much forward to improving students' individual practices.
Date:
Wednesday 25th May to Wednesday 15th June 2011
Time:
6 am – 9.30 am
Venue:
4th Floor, Poolside Studio, Westin Hotel KL
Prices:
Drop-in: RM60 or RM240 for 6 classes
Parking available free for first 2 hrs at hotel carpark. Get your ticket endorsed at Gym, then take it to Reception (ground floor) for stamping.
All classes are Mysore-style self-practice.
We look forward to seeing you at our shala!
For more information, email ashtangakl@gmail.com
Namaste,
Ashtanga KL
For more info on Liz, click here.
Sunday, April 10, 2011
Ashtanga Updates In Kuala Lumpur - Damien de Bastier in KL
Damien and Andrea is coming back to KL!
Dear all
Damien & Andrea will be back in KL to teach end-April for 10 days.
DATE:
Monday 25th April - Friday 6th May 2011
TIME:
6 am - 9.30 am (Mysore-style)
No classes on 2 days as follows:
Saturday 30th April
Sunday 1st May
PRICES:
Drop-in Rate: RM60
Special Package: 10 class package : RM400 (RM40/class)
VENUE:
Poolside, 4th Floor Westin Hotel
NB: Parking FREE first 2 hours. Pls get parking ticket endorsed by gym staff, then take it to be stamped by Reception on ground floor
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Different Perspective
In the quiet morning, as I raise my hands up for the first sun salute, I wonder how this is important after what had happened last Friday. Makes you see the bigger picture – the small knee injury last October really is a tiny blip compared with the unimaginable losses suffered in Japan.
As the practice went on, so I guess the world goes on. We do the best we can with what we have. We make progress and there are always the wipeouts that threaten to make or break us. But, invariably, the human spirit will take what there is and make the best of it.
My practice ended. I took my shower and got dressed for work. It’s Monday.
As the practice went on, so I guess the world goes on. We do the best we can with what we have. We make progress and there are always the wipeouts that threaten to make or break us. But, invariably, the human spirit will take what there is and make the best of it.
My practice ended. I took my shower and got dressed for work. It’s Monday.
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
KL Ashtanga Update
Ashtanga update – Please find the following update:
I’m on my last legs with regards to blogging. My blog is now reduced to a message board highlighting ashtanga happenings in KL – even then, this latest update is already late by at least 10 days.
Practice with Manuel is going really well. He seems to know what to look out for with someone with knee injuries. For example, just a shift in the alignment of the sole will take the stretch away from the LCL and take the focus more on the hip. I can now put my hands down on the right side of Ardha Baddha Padmottanasana (without the bind, of course). Slowly, slowly, things are coming back. There is hope!
Hope, though, on the regularity of this blog seems bleak. The only thing that makes me feel guilty about not posting seems to be updates. Even then, it took an enforced break from the World of Warcraft that gave me the push to overcome the blogging inertia. So, all that’s left now is to wish everyone happy and regular practices!
Dear all
Manuel will come again to KL to teach daily Ashtanga for 1 month. He has decided to stay for so long as the student feedback from his last trip to KL in 2010 was very encouraging & he wishes for regular practitioners to benefit from his teaching for a more extended period of time. This time round, he is also doing special package prices to make it more affordable to students to come more regularly.
DATE:
Monday 28th February 2011 - Saturday 2nd April 2011
TIME:
Mondays to Fridays: 6 am - 9.30 am (Mysore-style)
Saturdays: 8 am - 9.30 am (Led Primary)
No classes on Moon Days as follows:
Friday 4th March
Saturday 19th March
PRICES:
Drop-in Rate: RM60
Special Packages:
6 class package : RM240 (RM40/class)
8 class package : RM280 (RM35/class)
10 class package : RM300 (RM30/class)
1 month package : RM550 (RM19/class)
VENUE:
Poolside, 4th Floor Westin Hotel
NB: Parking FREE first 2 hours. Pls get parking ticket endorsed by gym staff, then take it to be stamped by Reception on ground floor
I’m on my last legs with regards to blogging. My blog is now reduced to a message board highlighting ashtanga happenings in KL – even then, this latest update is already late by at least 10 days.
Practice with Manuel is going really well. He seems to know what to look out for with someone with knee injuries. For example, just a shift in the alignment of the sole will take the stretch away from the LCL and take the focus more on the hip. I can now put my hands down on the right side of Ardha Baddha Padmottanasana (without the bind, of course). Slowly, slowly, things are coming back. There is hope!
Hope, though, on the regularity of this blog seems bleak. The only thing that makes me feel guilty about not posting seems to be updates. Even then, it took an enforced break from the World of Warcraft that gave me the push to overcome the blogging inertia. So, all that’s left now is to wish everyone happy and regular practices!
Thursday, January 6, 2011
The New Year
It usually takes the start of something to remember to continue doing what had been neglected. Well, happy new year and all that; and here is some ashtanga news for the month to start this blog going again.
Actually I was going to restart the blog with a bang, explanations of the absence and followed by step by step journal-like entries on my road to recovery. That all seemed too daunting to start, and the longer I procrastinated, the more interesting the post needed to be. Finally, the new year is here and, heck with it being interesting, I’m just going to plunge right in.
So, I tore my knee ligaments in October. As a skiing holiday was already planned for the family in December, I began the mad rush to rehab the knee and get it ready for the trip. So, basically, very little yoga - in part due to some annoying yoga related comments.
The one that comes to mind is that of going to the gym goes the opposite to where yoga leads to. Huh?? According to this fellow, yoga is all about surrendering whilst lifting weights is all about showing off. I’m sorry but that is just bull to me. Not that I said it out loud. I think intention behind what one does, be it gym exercises or practicing asanas, is the real factor here. Surely some yoga practitioners show off, too, from time to time ie via pictures or videos (like me!) Anyway, whatever. Just a rant.
In short, rehab at the GYM got me through my skiing holiday. And no, I have not given up on yoga. I did practice on Monday and today (Thursday). Lost all Ardha Baddha (half lotus) poses on the injured side. Also lost Mari C. Did not try Mari D, of course. This journey back is going to be a hard lesson on non-attachment. And patience. And acceptance. And lots of mindful practice. And so begins the new year!
Dear Ashtanga Students
Damien de Bastier will be in KL to teach for 11 days next week. Damien has been based recently in Bali. For more info on him, see www.8yoga.com
Date:
Tuesday 11th to Friday 21st January 2011
Time:
6 am – 9.30 am
Venue:
4th Floor, Poolside Studio, Westin Hotel KL
Prices:
Drop-in: RM60 or RM240 for 6 classes
Parking available free for first 2 hrs at hotel carpark. Get your ticket endorsed at Gym, then take it to Reception (ground floor) for stamping.
All classes are Mysore-style self-practice.
We look forward to seeing you at our shala!
For more information, email ashtangakl@gmail.com
Namaste,
Ashtanga KL
Actually I was going to restart the blog with a bang, explanations of the absence and followed by step by step journal-like entries on my road to recovery. That all seemed too daunting to start, and the longer I procrastinated, the more interesting the post needed to be. Finally, the new year is here and, heck with it being interesting, I’m just going to plunge right in.
So, I tore my knee ligaments in October. As a skiing holiday was already planned for the family in December, I began the mad rush to rehab the knee and get it ready for the trip. So, basically, very little yoga - in part due to some annoying yoga related comments.
The one that comes to mind is that of going to the gym goes the opposite to where yoga leads to. Huh?? According to this fellow, yoga is all about surrendering whilst lifting weights is all about showing off. I’m sorry but that is just bull to me. Not that I said it out loud. I think intention behind what one does, be it gym exercises or practicing asanas, is the real factor here. Surely some yoga practitioners show off, too, from time to time ie via pictures or videos (like me!) Anyway, whatever. Just a rant.
In short, rehab at the GYM got me through my skiing holiday. And no, I have not given up on yoga. I did practice on Monday and today (Thursday). Lost all Ardha Baddha (half lotus) poses on the injured side. Also lost Mari C. Did not try Mari D, of course. This journey back is going to be a hard lesson on non-attachment. And patience. And acceptance. And lots of mindful practice. And so begins the new year!
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Clayton Horton in Kuala Lumpur, 25 to 31 October
Hi Ashtangis in KL. Clayton Horton will be teaching morning mysore classes at Westin hotel next week. Here’s an extract of the email I received recently :
In addition to classes at the Westin, according to Ashtanga.com, he will also teach at another studio at a later time slot. Please click here for the Ashtanga.com link.
Hi
Clayton Horton will teach at Westin Hotel KL (Studio, 4th Floor Poolside) from Monday 25th to Friday 29th October 2010
Classes will be Mysore-style 6 am to 9.30 am.
(For the benefit of those who may not know, Mysore-style means students practice the Ashtanga sequence at their own pace & Clayton will give the necessary physical adjustments)
Price - RM60 per drop-in class or RM185 for the 5 day practice week
Ample parking is available at Westin's carpark (first 2 hours free if you get your ticket stamped at the gym then endorsed at reception on ground floor) before you leave.
For more details, please email ashtangakl@gmail.com
Namaste,
Ashtanga KL.
In addition to classes at the Westin, according to Ashtanga.com, he will also teach at another studio at a later time slot. Please click here for the Ashtanga.com link.
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