Ashtanga Yoga, Personal Practice, Teaching, and Fourth Series

Above is my latest interview with Stu Girling at Purple Valley Retreat Center in Goa, India. This go around I felt much more comfortable as the first interview with him I was completely nervous. Now it simply feels like having a conversation with a friend. 

Ashtanga Yoga and Backbending

Yes folks this is a long video, so make some tea and get comfortable. Backbending is a topic that takes time to go into and in many ways I am still figuring it out and learning to expand my awareness inside poses that I have found to be most challenging in the practice. Enjoy. 

Strength For Yoga with Purple Valley Yoga Retreat Center

I filmed a strength building series at Purple Valley Yoga Retreat Center. Of course this isn't used to replace the yoga practice but only to help fill gaps in our process of building more refined strength. Hope you enjoy! 

Time Lapse Primary Series at Purple Valley - Goa, India

A fun time lapse of Primary Series at our retreat at Purple Valley back in January.

... And a Mysore class too!

Tips for Marichyasana A

Conversation and tips for Marichyasana A!

A Closer Look at Trikonasana or Triangle Pose

A few tips for Trikonasana or Tirangle Pose!

Ashtanga Yoga Talk with Stu Girling

While at Purple Valley I had the pleasure of sitting down with Stu Girling for this interview in regards to the practice from a woman's perspective, adjustments and more. I get completely nervous doing these things but made I it through! At the end of the day, I simply enjoy sharing the experience of practice to those interested. 

Purple Valley Highlights - Goa, India

Outside Purple Valley's Yoga Shala

Our New Year's Eve Get together!

David is ready to rumble!

Purple Valley's Garden Area

Mark, Deepika, Me and David

My first time teaching at Purple Valley was an amazing experience. I had the pleasure of partnering with Certified teacher Mark Robberds for the two weeks teaching over 50 students who attended. We were blessed with a beautiful and inspiring group of individuals that connected with each other in a way that made for some unforgettable memories. Everything seemed to aligned in a way that left my heart feeling more full than it has in an long time. I feel very blessed.

It was gratifying to join forces with Mark because of his perspective inside the practice of yoga and how it should simply leave us feeling more open and connected to our hearts. I appreciate this at the highest level. The two weeks was a profound experience I owe to Mark wholeheartedly. I am also thankful to my partner David who helped to assist in the Mysore classes, for we had an extensive array of levels and an extra pair of experienced hands was definitely needed. 

Goa was also a nice surprise. When I first arrived we stayed a few days near the beach before the retreat started and I have to say I wasn't entirely sold on the place. Kinda of funny looking back on it, but Goa has a way of getting under your skin. I hope to return and until then I am still riding high on the experiences there and feel grateful for it all. 

Ashwem Beach - Goa, India

Me and My Close Friend Joanie

Ashtanga Yoga Retreat at Purple Valley - Goa, India

Ashtanga Yoga Retrea 

with Mark Robberds and Laruga Glaser

Purple Valley

Goa, India

20 December - 2 January 2015 

Course Description
The morning classes will be Mysore style under the guidance of Mark and Laruga. If required we will divide the group into those who already have an established self-practice, and beginners/and or those who are require assistance to learn the sequence. The afternoon classes will include a discussion on the essentials of yoga philosophy as well as valuable time for questions and answers with Mark and Laruga about the many layered aspects of the practice. This will be followed by various workshop themes which both Mark and Laruga will teach. Examples of these workshops are: Core techniques for developing the Primary Series, vinyasa/strength/arm balances, introduction to the second series, backbending and everyday essential hip openers, exploration of yoga breathing and developing a sitting meditation practice. These workshops will be multi-level and no matter what stage of the practice you are at they will be rewarding and insightful.

For more information and booking visit:
www.yogagoa.com

Ashtanga Yoga and Anatomy with David Keil

Above is a playlist of talks with Ashtanga yoga teacher, David Keil in regards to the Ashtanga yoga practice, specific poses as well as taking a look at anatomy. Good stuff all around.