Ashtanga in Mysore

candycanegirl · Jul 25th, 2009, 00:10

Hello all, long time reader of India Mike but 1st post. I am moving to Kerala in October on my own - and starting with a 3-4 week trip around South India, starting with Bangalore - Mysore.

I have been studying Ashtanga for over a year and would love to study in Mysore (its birthplace), even if only for a few days. Has anyone had experience with a particular yogashala?? ATI is a little pricey for me and I can't afford to spend a whole month there - and since guru-ji has passed on I am not particularly attached to that school. Would appreciate any experience or advice!! I have looked at Mysore Mandala briefly..

candycanegirl · Jul 25th, 2009, 00:13

sorry, by ATI I meant the Ashtanga Yoga Institute - Jois' school.

rajered · Jul 25th, 2009, 01:15

Have a look at the threads at the bottom of the page.
In the 4th thread there is one recommended by an IM'er

candycanegirl · Jul 25th, 2009, 01:22

thank you! seems to be similar situation. Anyone have experience studying with Iyengar or his Mysore Mandala? I sent them an email via their website with no reply (3 days ago)

giagraphics · Jul 26th, 2009, 18:46

Hi, there Ive been to Mysore for the past two years doing yoga. I have found a wonderful teacher there who teaches his own Vinyasa Sequence that I prefer to Asthanga, though you need to enrol for a month with him, his name is Vinay Kumar, this is his website. Just in case you go back again to Mysore and have more time I highly recommend studying with him, though dont expect it to be easy! http://www.pranavashya.com/index.html

However, there is another Ashtanga Teacher in Mysore called Ajay Kumar (no relation to Vinay) who everyone who does Ashtanga raves about, and I think he does drop in classes. Here is his website: http://www.yogamysore.com/schedule.php

The Mandala is ok, and is a nice place to eat and meet fellow yogi's. Shishadri was teaching there when I did Ashtanga there the year before last, but I think he had a falling out with Shantala the owner, and BNS has now started teaching there. So I cant comment on the teaching. You could just do drop in classes there last year, but I think they perfer you to do at least a week. Shantala, can also help find accommodation if you are staying a while and want to rent an apartment. They will probably answer your email soon.

I would try Ajay first though for the yoga.

Mysore is great, you will probably want to stay longer if you are interested in yoga. Im going back again for the third year running in December.

Hopefully this helps a bit.

Cheers Gia

Jul 25th, 2009, 00:10	#1
candycanegirl Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: CA Posts: 7	Ashtanga in Mysore Hello all, long time reader of India Mike but 1st post. I am moving to Kerala in October on my own - and starting with a 3-4 week trip around South India, starting with Bangalore - Mysore. I have been studying Ashtanga for over a year and would love to study in Mysore (its birthplace), even if only for a few days. Has anyone had experience with a particular yogashala?? ATI is a little pricey for me and I can't afford to spend a whole month there - and since guru-ji has passed on I am not particularly attached to that school. Would appreciate any experience or advice!! I have looked at Mysore Mandala briefly..

Jul 26th, 2009, 18:46	#5
giagraphics Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: BONDI BEACH, AUSTRALIA Posts: 28	Ashtanga Yoga Classes in Mysore Hi, there Ive been to Mysore for the past two years doing yoga. I have found a wonderful teacher there who teaches his own Vinyasa Sequence that I prefer to Asthanga, though you need to enrol for a month with him, his name is Vinay Kumar, this is his website. Just in case you go back again to Mysore and have more time I highly recommend studying with him, though dont expect it to be easy! http://www.pranavashya.com/index.html However, there is another Ashtanga Teacher in Mysore called Ajay Kumar (no relation to Vinay) who everyone who does Ashtanga raves about, and I think he does drop in classes. Here is his website: http://www.yogamysore.com/schedule.php The Mandala is ok, and is a nice place to eat and meet fellow yogi's. Shishadri was teaching there when I did Ashtanga there the year before last, but I think he had a falling out with Shantala the owner, and BNS has now started teaching there. So I cant comment on the teaching. You could just do drop in classes there last year, but I think they perfer you to do at least a week. Shantala, can also help find accommodation if you are staying a while and want to rent an apartment. They will probably answer your email soon. I would try Ajay first though for the yoga. Mysore is great, you will probably want to stay longer if you are interested in yoga. Im going back again for the third year running in December. Hopefully this helps a bit. Cheers Gia

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candycanegirl Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: CA Posts: 7	sorry, by ATI I meant the Ashtanga Yoga Institute - Jois' school.

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rajered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Navi Mumbai Posts: 1,184	Have a look at the threads at the bottom of the page. In the 4th thread there is one recommended by an IM'er

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candycanegirl Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: CA Posts: 7	thank you! seems to be similar situation. Anyone have experience studying with Iyengar or his Mysore Mandala? I sent them an email via their website with no reply (3 days ago)