Tag Archives: Ashtanga yoga

IS YOUR ASHTANGA TEACHER A CONTROL FREAK?

Posted on August 28, 2016 by Rosa Tagliafierro

Sitting on the floor in the rented apartment here in South California on this sunny Saturday afternoon, my heart is so full of joy for these last 2 weeks of Second Series Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Training with Tim Miller which … Continue reading →

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HOW MANY YOGA POSTURES ARE THERE?

Posted on March 18, 2016 by Rosa Tagliafierro

– Scorrere giù per la versione in italiano – Asanani ca tavanti yavantyo jivajatayah Etesamatulan bhedan vijanati mahesvarah – Dhyana bindu upanishad 42 (There are) as many postures as (there are) species of living beings. The distinctions between them all … Continue reading →

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NO PAIN, NO GAIN?

Posted on January 15, 2016 by Rosa Tagliafierro

– Scorrere giù per la versione in italiano –   Pain, pain, pain. A favorite topics in many conversations amongst ashtanga yoga students, and not only. Here in Mysore, and not only. And it’s definitely one of the recurrent subjects … Continue reading →

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HAPPY NEW YEAR… OR MAYBE, NOT YET

Posted on January 1, 2016 by Rosa Tagliafierro

– Scorrere giù per la versione in italiano – “I hope that in this year to come, you make mistakes. Because if you are making mistakes, then you are making new things, trying new things, learning, living, pushing yourself, changing … Continue reading →

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KPJ ASHTANGA YOGA INSTITUTE… 3 YEARS LATER

Posted on December 23, 2015 by Rosa Tagliafierro

– Scorrere giù per la versione in italiano – 3 years have gone by, having missed 2 seasons of practice with Sharath in the main shala here in Mysore. Looking at it on a gross level, all seems pretty the … Continue reading →

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WHAT’S THE BEST TIME FOR YOUR YOGA PRACTICE?

Posted on December 7, 2015 by Rosa Tagliafierro

– Scorrere giù per la versione in italiano – “It is important to establish a regular, fixed time for meditation, so that your mind and body becomes accustomed to it. Once you have established a time and place, be consistent. … Continue reading →

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WHO IS A TRUE YOGI?

Posted on November 30, 2015 by Rosa Tagliafierro

– Scorrere giù per la versione in italiano – It is the man who performs his duties without dependence on the fruits of his own actions that deserves to be called a Sannyasin (renouncer) and a Yogi, not the one … Continue reading →

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SWEET MEMORIES FROM OUR LATEST INTENSIVE ON YOGA SUTRAS

Posted on November 9, 2015 by Rosa Tagliafierro

– Scorrere giù per la versione in italiano – When we first thought of an intensive dedicated to the study of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, we weren’t expecting so many of you joining. An intensive with more hours going thru the … Continue reading →

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BAKASANA: THE 4 SECRETS OF STRAIGHT ARMS CROW POSE

Posted on October 25, 2015 by Rosa Tagliafierro

– Scorrere giù per la versione in italiano –   “Your wings already exist, all you have to do is to fly”   While in Ashtanga yoga primary series Bakasana is ‘just‘ a transition pose and to bend the arms … Continue reading →

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WHY WE END THE PRACTICE CHANTING OM SHANTI SHANTI SHANTI?

Posted on October 16, 2015 by Rosa Tagliafierro

– Scorrere giù per la versione in italiano – Have you ever wondered why you end the practice chanting Om Shanti Shanti Shanti? Though the Ashtanga yoga closing mantra (read the why and what of it here) is not included … Continue reading →

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OUR FIRST RESIDENTIAL YOGA RETREAT? HERE HOW IT LOOKS LIKE

Posted on October 6, 2015 by Rosa Tagliafierro

“Don’t wait for the perfect moment, take the moment and make it perfect!” – scorrere giù per la versione in italiano Yep, you’re right, the blog here has been a bit unattended lately… with a reason. On top of restarting … Continue reading →

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IT’S FULL FOR SHARATH’S CLASS…

Posted on August 29, 2015 by Rosa Tagliafierro

– scorrere giù per la versione in italiano –   Its full for Sharath’s class for the month of November 2015! Dear student, We received your online application, but regret to inform that you have not been accepted for your mentioned … Continue reading →

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IS ASHTANGA FOR BEGINNERS?

Posted on August 21, 2015 by Rosa Tagliafierro

– scorrere giù per la versione in italiano –   ‘Oh, you know, I’m pretty new with yoga, I only practice since 1 year… I don’t believe I’m ready for Ashtanga…’ ‘Ashtanga is for advanced yogis’ ‘Ashtanga is tough!’ – … Continue reading →

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SUMMER HOLIDAYS? HOW TO KEEP UP YOUR ASHTANGA YOGA PRACTICE

Posted on July 16, 2015 by Rosa Tagliafierro

– scorrere giù per la versione in italiano –   Vacations? So much waited for, dreamed of, longed for… While you’re packing, don’t leave your ashtanga yoga practice behind! Or you’ll be in town but your studio has shut down … Continue reading →

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EXTRA-ORDINARY IMAGES OF THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF YOGA

Posted on June 28, 2015 by Rosa Tagliafierro

Only one week ago, and it already seems like a looooong time! But still tremendously  proud of being part of such an all-over-the-world enormous yogic crowd. Here my favorite images, for different reasons, of the International Day of Yoga from … Continue reading →

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NOTES FROM AN ASHTANGA YOGA WORKSHOP WITH GREG NARDI

Posted on May 21, 2015 by Rosa Tagliafierro

– scorrere giù per la versione in italiano – Should I go or shouldn’t I go? That was my question when I learned a few weeks ago that Greg Nardi, which I only knew from his Ashtanga Yoga Worldwide facebook … Continue reading →

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HOW TO MEASURE YOUR PROGRESS IN YOGA?

Posted on April 19, 2015 by Rosa Tagliafierro

– scorrere giù per la versione in italiano – How do you know you’re getting better and better at yoga? If you’re measuring it based on a smaller distance towards touching your toes, or your increased ability to catch your … Continue reading →

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IS THERE THE PERFECT YOGA POSE?

Posted on April 2, 2015 by Rosa Tagliafierro

– scorrere giù per la versione in italiano – … The “perfect” pose is the one YOU are doing that moment, not the way you see David Swenson or Kino doing it. I think we all would love to be … Continue reading →

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THE MOON AND THE ASHTANGA YOGA PRACTICE

Posted on March 25, 2015 by Rosa Tagliafierro

– scorrere giù per la versione in italiano – It’s moon day? Take a rest! If you’ve been practicing Ashtanga yoga for a while, you’ve definitely heard to take rest from practice on full moon and new moon days. This … Continue reading →

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FULL VINYASA, AS PRACTICED WITH ROLF NAUJOKAT

Posted on January 28, 2015 by Rosa Tagliafierro

– Scorrere giù per la versione in italiano – When you practice ashtanga yoga at Yogabones with Rolf Naujokat in Goa, once a week (on Fridays) you will be guided through a led primary series, usually at 6am. On my … Continue reading →

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SHARATH JOIS EUROPE TOUR – SUMMER 2015

Posted on January 13, 2015 by Rosa Tagliafierro

This just popped up in my inbox. If you’re planning your next summer vacations, you might want to know it 🙂 Appena ricevuta la notizia. Se stai programmando le tue prossime vacanze estive, magari interessa anche a te 🙂   … Continue reading →

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BACK TO ITALY AND NEW ASHTANGA YOGA ITALIA TEACHING SCHEDULE

Posted on January 12, 2015 by Rosa Tagliafierro

– Scorrere giù per la versione in italiano – Monday, 7am – After 6 beautiful weeks of ashtanga yoga practice with Rolf and Marci in Goa at Yogabones, here I am practicing again on my own, in the living room, … Continue reading →

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THE SUNSET WALK

Posted on December 21, 2014 by Rosa Tagliafierro

– Scorrere giù per la versione in italiano – If you practice ashtanga yoga with Rolf and Marci Naujokat at Yogabones, and especially if: – it’s your first time here – you travel solo – you hang out with other … Continue reading →

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WHAT IS DEDICATION TO THE PRACTICE?

Posted on December 14, 2014 by Rosa Tagliafierro

– Scorrere giù per la versione in italiano – Friday, Dec 12 – It’s 4.50 am, the alarm just went off. Today is led class with Rolf. It has been heavily raining all night, so I drive to the shala … Continue reading →

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A WRAP UP OF 10 DAYS ASHTANGA YOGA PRACTICE AT YOGABONES… WITH A LITTLE IYENGAR

Posted on December 11, 2014 by Rosa Tagliafierro

– Scorrere giù per la versione in italiano –   Intense! Very intense! So the first 10 days of Ashtanga yoga practice with Rolf and Marci here in Goa! Have you ever been wondering why you only practice 5 days … Continue reading →

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ASHTANGA YOGA AT YOGABONES – A TASTE OF PRACTICE WITH ROLF AND MARCI NAUJOKAT IN GOA

Posted on December 3, 2014 by Rosa Tagliafierro

– Scorrere giù per la versione in italiano –   “Rolf is a fantastic teacher and a very charismatic person. I would definitely say that he’s the most inspiring yogi I have met so far. He is extremely humble, down … Continue reading →

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THANK YOU MOTHER INDIA!

Posted on November 4, 2014 by Rosa Tagliafierro

– scorrere giù per la versione in italiano – This are facts: 1/ India ranks 122nd of 138 nations on gender equality; 2/ In some rural Indian areas, more than 50% of girls are still married before age 15; 3/ … Continue reading →

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BACK TO BASICS: WHAT IS ASHTANGA YOGA?

Posted on October 2, 2014 by Rosa Tagliafierro

– scorrere giù per la versione in italiano –   “Whether you do your first downward dog at 14 or 44, it’s not your history but your presence on your mat that counts.” – K. Pattabhi Jois   ‘What is … Continue reading →

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IMAGES OF KINO DOING HER YOGA THINGS DOWNTOWN BOLOGNA

Posted on September 24, 2014 by Rosa Tagliafierro

– scorrere giù per la versione in italiano –   “Be infinitely flexible and constantly amazed.” – Jason Kravitz I mentioned in a previous blog post (see Kino MacGregor about yoga and determination) the amazing experience of yoga photo shooting … Continue reading →

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WHY AND WHAT OF ASHTANGA YOGA OPENING AND CLOSING MANTRAS

Posted on September 15, 2014 by Rosa Tagliafierro

– scorrere giù per la versione in italiano – Ashtanga Yoga asana practice traditionally starts with an opening chant and ends with a closing one.  The chants (also known as mantras or invocations) are offered in Sanskrit, as this is … Continue reading →

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