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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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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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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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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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JOIN US TOMORROW FOR THE 1st INTERNATIONAL YOGA DAY

Posted on June 20, 2015 by Rosa Tagliafierro

– Scorrere giù per la versione in italiano – At 5 am tomorrow, Sunday 21, we like to celebrate the 1st International Yoga Day welcoming the rising sun! 108 sun salutations within the Yoko Ono Morning Peace at La Triennale … Continue reading →

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THE POWER OF THE GODDESSES TO UNLOCK YOUR POTENTIAL

Posted on June 19, 2015 by Rosa Tagliafierro

– Scorrere giù per la versione in italiano – Four days have already gone by since hosting the advanced yoga intensive ‘Unlock your potential – Part 2’ together with Pilates Shanti studio! Thank you to Ross Rayburn and Andrea Boni … Continue reading →

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MEDITATION AS A STRESS RELIEVER? EVEN MORE, IT CAN CHANGE YOUR BRAIN

Posted on June 3, 2015 by Rosa Tagliafierro

– scorrere giù per la versione in italiano – Literally. And for the better! Meditation can change your brain. And there are more and more studies to vouch it. Here a few quotes of a new one from Sara Lazar, … 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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IS YOGA FOR MEN?

Posted on March 10, 2015 by Rosa Tagliafierro

– Scorrere giù per la versione in italiano – If you think yoga, you think what?   Most likely an image like this one comes up on your mind… as it comes up on Google search 🙂 Over the last … Continue reading →

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3 SECRETS TO ‘UNLOCK YOUR POTENTIAL’

Posted on March 4, 2015 by Rosa Tagliafierro

– Scorrere giù per la versione in italiano – Last week-end was a busy one hosting the advanced intensive ‘Unlock your potential’ 1st week-end with Ross Rayburn and Andrea Boni together with Virginia Tucci of Pilates Shanti. While thanking all … 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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THANK YOU! 2014 IN REVIEW AND… HAPPY 2015!

Posted on December 31, 2014 by Rosa Tagliafierro

– Scorrere giù per la versione in italiano –   I’ve just got 2014 WordPress report for Ashtanga Yoga Italia blog. Here’s an excerpt: The concert hall at the Sydney Opera House holds 2,700 people. This blog was viewed about … 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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NOV 1, CHARITY YOGA CLASS IN MILAN – DON’T MISS IT!

Posted on October 31, 2014 by Rosa Tagliafierro

– scorrere giù per la versione in italiano – Are you in Milano tomorrow, Saturday  Nov 1st? Than don’t miss the charity yoga class in favour of Yoga Gives Back – a non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness and funds … Continue reading →

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HOW DOES IT LOOK LIKE TO LIVE IN THE HERE AND NOW?

Posted on August 18, 2014 by Rosa Tagliafierro

– scorrere giù per la versione in italiano – Sunday, August 10 – It’s almost dark in beautiful Santorini (Greece), last halt of this 2 weeks vacations around the gorgeous Cyclades island group, and it’s high time for me to … Continue reading →

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MEETING WITH ANDREA BONI ON A FOGGY WINTER MORNING

Posted on May 15, 2014 by Rosa Tagliafierro

– scorrere giù per la versione in italiano – Breathe-in experience, breathe-out poetry Muriel Rukeyser Milano, North of Italy – 8 o’clock on a winter morning, first daylight on a suburban city park. With Andrea*, we’ve been waiting for this … Continue reading →

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‘INTRODUCTION TO ASHTANGA YOGA’ CLASSES

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Rosa Tagliafierro

Just back from Rishikesh, India, and already looking forward to the second cycle of ‘Introduction to Ashtanga Yoga’ classes that I will be teaching starting Thursday, May 23!!! 🙂 Where? at Sattva Studio, in via Sangro 31, Milano (Italy) http://www.sattvastudio.org What … Continue reading →

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