K Pattabhi Jois Ashtanga Yoga Institute
Yogacharya Shri K. Pattabhi Jois (Guruji) was born in 1915 in Kowshika, a small hamlet 150 kilometres from Mysore, Karnataka, India. K. Pattabhi Jois became the dedicated disciple of Sri T. Krishnamacharya at the age of 12 years. K Pattabhi Jois Ashtanga Yoga Institute is at #235 8th Cross, Gokulam, 3rd Stage Mysore-570 002, Karnataka, India. The Ashtanga Yoga Institute is worldwide famous for its unique yoga practices. It has students across the world.
Pattabhi Jois Ashtanga Yoga classes
K Pattabhi Jois Ashtanga Yoga classes and courses are worldwide famous. It has many international students who dedicatedly and intensively learn and practice Yoga. If you would like more detailed information on yoga classes and courses, you are asked to click the link below Links.
Pattabhi Jois Ashtanga Yoga Practices
Parampara
Parampara is the knowledge in the form of direct and practical experience passed in succession from teacher to student. It happens only when a student devotes many years to a teacher who has completely surrendered in body, mind, speech, and inner being.
Traditional method
In the traditional method, all students are taught Surya Namaskar, followed by different yoga asanas and concluded by Padmasana, deep breathing, and a few minutes of rest. Vinyasa is an integral part of the Traditional method, where much more focus is given between breathing and movement.
Opening prayer and Closing prayer
Pattabhi Jois Ashtanga Yoga Institute teachers
The Ashtanga Yoga Institute is known for its dedication to the education of yoga practitioners. It has an official record of teachers approved by the K Pattabhi Jois Ashtanga Yoga Institute (KPJAYI) who can teach the Ashtanga yoga method as taught by Shri K. Pattabhi Jois and R. Sharath. The institute’s teachers are experienced practitioners and dedicated students who have shown considerable proficiency and appreciation of Ashtanga yoga in its traditional form. The institute has teachers in different continents and countries, such as Africa, Asia, Australia, New Zealand, Central & South America, Europe, and North America.
Ashtanga Yoga of K Pattabhi Jois
Initially, Ashtanga Yoga was taught by Vamana Rishi in the Yoga Korunta. His Guru, Rama Mohan Brahmachari, imparted The text to Sri T. Krishnamacharya in the early 1900s. It was later passed down to Pattabhi Jois during his studies with Krishnamacharya. As per Guruji, Ashtanga Yoga comprises of the following:
- Vinyasa: Vinyasa means breathing and movement system, which helps cleanse the body.
- Tristhana: where the thrust is given on posture, breathing system, and looking place, which purifies the body, nervous system, and mind.
- The six poisons: These six poisons (kama, krodha, moha, lobha, matsarya, and mada) surround the heart. These are represented by desire, anger, delusion, greed, envy, and sloth.
Pattabhi Jois Ashtanga Yoga resources
- Yoga Mala: The book is written by Sh. Pattabhi Jois offers a garland of yoga. If you want to purchase the book, please get in touch with Katherine Cox at 646-307-5441 or katherine.cox@macmillan.com. You may also contact Kristen Galvin at 646-307-5437 or kristen.galvin@macmillan.com.
- Surya Namaskara: It is written by Sh. Pattabhi Jois.
- Astanga Yoga Anusthana: It was written by R Sharath Jois.
- The other resources of the Institute include CDs and DVDs.
How to reach Ashtanga Yoga Institute?
For more information, please get in touch with us at the given address, email, and website.
#235 8th Cross, Gokulam, 3rd Stage
Mysore-570 002, Karnataka, India
Phone: +91 9880185500
Email: shala@kpjayi.org
Website: www.kpjayi.org
