Ashtanga Yoga Naples

November 8-13

M-F Assisted Self-Practice 6-8:45 a
Sa Guided Primary 7-8:30
*Thursday is MFR for the Morning Body 5-7 p

anitya ashuchi duhkha anatmasu nitya shuchi sukha atman khyatih avidya 🔥 To see non-eternal as eternal, impure as pure, painful as pleasant and non-Self as Self are misconceptions of Ignorance.

anitya = non-eternal, impermanent
ashuchi = impure
duhkha = suffering
anatmasu = non-Self
nitya = eternal
shuchi = pure
sukha = pleasant
atman = Self
khyatih = misconception,
avidya = ignorance

November 8-13

M-F Assisted Self-Practice 6-8:45 a
Sa Guided Primary 7-8:30
*Thursday is MFR for the Morning Body 5-7 p

anitya ashuchi duhkha anatmasu nitya shuchi sukha atman khyatih avidya 🔥 To see non-eternal as eternal, impure as pure, painful as pleasant and non-Self as Self are misconceptions of Ignorance.

anitya = non-eternal, impermanent
ashuchi = impure
duhkha = suffering
anatmasu = non-Self
nitya = eternal
shuchi = pure
sukha = pleasant
atman = Self
khyatih = misconception,
avidya = ignorance

When breath and awareness unlock the door.

When breath and awareness unlock the door.

November 1-6

M-W, F Assisted Self-Practice 6-8:45 a
Thursday is a moon 🌑day
Sa Guided Primary Series 7-8:30 a

avidyā kṣetramuttareṣāṃ prasuptatanuvicchinnodārāṇām
🔥 Ignorance is the field of the other kleshas, whether dormant, attenuated, intercepted, or activated.

avidya = ignorance
kshetram = origin, fertile womb,
uttaresham = for the others
prasupta = inactive, dormant
tanu = Self, weakened, reduce, of form, of manifestation
vicchinna = intercepted, interrupted, distorted, disconnected, ceased
udaranam = rising, ascending, active

November 1-6

M-W, F Assisted Self-Practice 6-8:45 a
Thursday is a moon 🌑day
Sa Guided Primary Series 7-8:30 a

avidyā kṣetramuttareṣāṃ prasuptatanuvicchinnodārāṇām
🔥 Ignorance is the field of the other kleshas, whether dormant, attenuated, intercepted, or activated.

avidya = ignorance
kshetram = origin, fertile womb,
uttaresham = for the others
prasupta = inactive, dormant
tanu = Self, weakened, reduce, of form, of manifestation
vicchinna = intercepted, interrupted, distorted, disconnected, ceased
udaranam = rising, ascending, active

Why be devoted and dedicated to anything? In psychology, a great deal of importance is placed on having a sense of coherence (SOC), which means that you see your life as being comprehensible, manageable and meaningful. These factors are augmented by plan-making and follow though.
Follow Through. A new definition for core strength. 🤍

Why be devoted and dedicated to anything? In psychology, a great deal of importance is placed on having a sense of coherence (SOC), which means that you see your life as being comprehensible, manageable and meaningful. These factors are augmented by plan-making and follow though.
Follow Through. A new definition for core strength. 🤍

October 25-30

M-F Assisted Self-Practice 6-8:45 a
Sat Guided Primary Series 7-8:30 a

Avidya asmita raga dvesha abhinivesha pancha klesha 🔥 The five afflictions are ignorance, ego, desire, aversion, fear of death.

Avidya: ignorance
Asmita: I-ness, ego sense
Raga: attachment
Dvesa: aversion
Abhinivesah: fear of death, clinging to life
Klesah: painful, afflicted

October 25-30

M-F Assisted Self-Practice 6-8:45 a
Sat Guided Primary Series 7-8:30 a

Avidya asmita raga dvesha abhinivesha pancha klesha 🔥 The five afflictions are ignorance, ego, desire, aversion, fear of death.

Avidya: ignorance
Asmita: I-ness, ego sense
Raga: attachment
Dvesa: aversion
Abhinivesah: fear of death, clinging to life
Klesah: painful, afflicted

May you realize that holiness is
mindful, gazing, feeling, hearing, and touching.
May your senses gather you and bring you home.
May your senses always enable you to
celebrate the universe and the mystery
and possibilities in your presence here.
May the Eros of the Earth bless you. #johnodonohue 🌕

May you realize that holiness is
mindful, gazing, feeling, hearing, and touching.
May your senses gather you and bring you home.
May your senses always enable you to
celebrate the universe and the mystery
and possibilities in your presence here.
May the Eros of the Earth bless you. #johnodonohue 🌕

October 18-23

M, T, Th, F Assisted Self-Practice 6-8:45a
Wednesday is a moon day, no class
Asana Clinic Tuesday 5-7 p
Sa Guided Primary Series 7-8:30 a

samadhi bhavana arthah klesha tanu karanarthah ca🔥 The purpose of Kriya Yoga, the Yoga of Action, is to reduce afflictions and obtain Samadhi

samadhi = deep meditative state
bhavana =
arthah = purpose
klesha = afflictions, distorted
tanu = cause
karanarthah = purpose of weakening/minimizing
ca = and

October 18-23

M, T, Th, F Assisted Self-Practice 6-8:45a
Wednesday is a moon day, no class
Asana Clinic Tuesday 5-7 p
Sa Guided Primary Series 7-8:30 a

samadhi bhavana arthah klesha tanu karanarthah ca🔥 The purpose of Kriya Yoga, the Yoga of Action, is to reduce afflictions and obtain Samadhi

samadhi = deep meditative state
bhavana =
arthah = purpose
klesha = afflictions, distorted
tanu = cause
karanarthah = purpose of weakening/minimizing
ca = and

and the most often disregarded. We spend a lot of time and money managing a more external environment — what type of yoga mat, the most functional outfit, where in the room we practice, the ideal temperature, and even the idealized shapes of the asana. Meanwhile the body uses the practice to instruct, “look closer, look closer, and listen.”

and the most often disregarded. We spend a lot of time and money managing a more external environment — what type of yoga mat, the most functional outfit, where in the room we practice, the ideal temperature, and even the idealized shapes of the asana. Meanwhile the body uses the practice to instruct, “look closer, look closer, and listen.”

October 11-16

M-F Assisted Self-Practice 6-8:45 a
Sa Guided Primary Series 7-8:30 am

tapah svadhyaya ishvara-pranidhana kriya-yogah 🔥 The Yoga of Action, Kriya Yoga, consists of austerity, self-study and surrender to the Supreme.

tapah = austerity
svadhyaya = self-study
ishvara (ishwara) = supreme being, God, Divine
pranidhana = acceptance, surrender
kriya-yogah = action yoga

October 11-16

M-F Assisted Self-Practice 6-8:45 a
Sa Guided Primary Series 7-8:30 am

tapah svadhyaya ishvara-pranidhana kriya-yogah 🔥 The Yoga of Action, Kriya Yoga, consists of austerity, self-study and surrender to the Supreme.

tapah = austerity
svadhyaya = self-study
ishvara (ishwara) = supreme being, God, Divine
pranidhana = acceptance, surrender
kriya-yogah = action yoga

Everyday and Luminous 🤍

Everyday and Luminous 🤍

October 4-9

M-F: Assisted Self-Practice 6-8:45a
Wednesday is a moon day, no class
Saturday: Guided Primary 7-8:30 a

tasyāpi nirodhey sarva-nirodhān-nirbījaḥa samādhiḥi 🔥 Whenever this Is restrained, since all is restrained, seedless samadhi is gained

Tasya: of that
Api: too
Nirodhe: control, regulation
Sarva: of all
Nirodhat: through Nidrodhah
Nirbijah: without a seed, seedless
Samadhih: deep absorption of meditation

October 4-9

M-F: Assisted Self-Practice 6-8:45a
Wednesday is a moon day, no class
Saturday: Guided Primary 7-8:30 a

tasyāpi nirodhey sarva-nirodhān-nirbījaḥa samādhiḥi 🔥 Whenever this Is restrained, since all is restrained, seedless samadhi is gained

Tasya: of that
Api: too
Nirodhe: control, regulation
Sarva: of all
Nirodhat: through Nidrodhah
Nirbijah: without a seed, seedless
Samadhih: deep absorption of meditation

Are you breathing just a little, and calling it a life? #maryoliver
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#jamesnestor #breath #pulmonaut #excavate #explore

Are you breathing just a little, and calling it a life? #maryoliver
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#jamesnestor #breath #pulmonaut #excavate #explore

September 27-October 1

M-F: Assisted Self-Practice 6-8:45 a
Sa: Guided Primary Series 7-8:30 a

Taj jah-Samskaro-Anya-Samskara-Pratibandhi 🔥 The Latent Impression Born Of Such Knowledge Is Opposed To The Formation Of Other Latent Impressions

Taj jah: born of it
Samskaro: impression
Anya: (of) other
Samskara: impression
Pratibandhi: preventer ; that which stands in the way of

September 27-October 1

M-F: Assisted Self-Practice 6-8:45 a
Sa: Guided Primary Series 7-8:30 a

Taj jah-Samskaro-Anya-Samskara-Pratibandhi 🔥 The Latent Impression Born Of Such Knowledge Is Opposed To The Formation Of Other Latent Impressions

Taj jah: born of it
Samskaro: impression
Anya: (of) other
Samskara: impression
Pratibandhi: preventer ; that which stands in the way of

Be where your feet are 🤍

Be where your feet are 🤍

Yin Yoga And The Myth That Ashtanga is Yang

Yin Yoga And The Myth That Ashtanga is Yang Learn why yin yoga and Ashtanga are not mutually exclusive. Use your breathing to cultivate different qualities in your Ashtanga practice.

September 13-18
M-F Assisted Self-Practice 6-8:45 am
*** No Classes September 18-24

Sruta-Anumana-Prajnabhyam-Anyavisaya-Visesarthavat 🔥 And That Knowledge Is Different From Testimony Or Through Inference , Because It Relates To Particulars (Of Objects)
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Sruta: testimony , heard, learned , from tradition
Anumana: inference , reasoning , deduction
Prajnabhyam: from those kinds of knowledge
Anyavisaya: having different objects
Visesarthavat: extending upto , ending at

September 13-18
M-F Assisted Self-Practice 6-8:45 am
*** No Classes September 18-24

Sruta-Anumana-Prajnabhyam-Anyavisaya-Visesarthavat 🔥 And That Knowledge Is Different From Testimony Or Through Inference , Because It Relates To Particulars (Of Objects)
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Sruta: testimony , heard, learned , from tradition
Anumana: inference , reasoning , deduction
Prajnabhyam: from those kinds of knowledge
Anyavisaya: having different objects
Visesarthavat: extending upto , ending at

Come to your mat, come to your breath, come to your senses, and feel it.

Come to your mat, come to your breath, come to your senses, and feel it.

Why Ashtanga Yoga will never be popular...
https://www.jenrene.com/blog/why-ashtanga-will-never-be-popular

🤍 every breath, a vow renewal

🤍 every breath, a vow renewal

September 6-11

Monday is a moon 🌚 day, no class
T-F Assisted Self-Practice 6-8:45 a
Sa Guided Primary Series 7-8:30 a

Rtambhara Tatra Prajna 🔥 Right knowledge from experience gains the truth in itself and that is wisdom.

Rtambhara: filled with higher truth, essence, supreme cognition
Tatra: there
Prajna: knowledge, wisdom, insight

September 6-11

Monday is a moon 🌚 day, no class
T-F Assisted Self-Practice 6-8:45 a
Sa Guided Primary Series 7-8:30 a

Rtambhara Tatra Prajna 🔥 Right knowledge from experience gains the truth in itself and that is wisdom.

Rtambhara: filled with higher truth, essence, supreme cognition
Tatra: there
Prajna: knowledge, wisdom, insight

August 30-September 5
M-F Assisted Self-Practice 6-8:45 a
Sat Guided Primary Series 7-8:30 a

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nirvichara vaisharadye adhyatma prasadah

From super-reflective samapatti, without subtle thought, intellect is clear and the true self is luminated.

nirvichara = without subtle thought
vaisharadye = clearness of intellect
adhyatma = spiritual, true self
prasadah = purity, luminousity, clarity

August 30-September 5
M-F Assisted Self-Practice 6-8:45 a
Sat Guided Primary Series 7-8:30 a

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nirvichara vaisharadye adhyatma prasadah

From super-reflective samapatti, without subtle thought, intellect is clear and the true self is luminated.

nirvichara = without subtle thought
vaisharadye = clearness of intellect
adhyatma = spiritual, true self
prasadah = purity, luminousity, clarity

It is key to work within what the neuroscientists call our “window of tolerance.” In practice, we oscillate between states of hypo and hyperarousal mind and somatic states. This oscillation is a necessary action, and familiarizes these ups and downs to our nervous system. A widening window of tolerance clarifies our discernment between situations that are non-threatening and dangerous. A safe environment to one individual may seem threatening to another. Each asana is a new environment to explore. Slow and supported work is more effective and compassionate than a forced, sudden, traumatic approach. Each moment our window of tolerance widens or narrows, as we shapeshift with our breath and body, but the lasting alchemy takes place beyond our sight.

It is key to work within what the neuroscientists call our “window of tolerance.” In practice, we oscillate between states of hypo and hyperarousal mind and somatic states. This oscillation is a necessary action, and familiarizes these ups and downs to our nervous system. A widening window of tolerance clarifies our discernment between situations that are non-threatening and dangerous. A safe environment to one individual may seem threatening to another. Each asana is a new environment to explore. Slow and supported work is more effective and compassionate than a forced, sudden, traumatic approach. Each moment our window of tolerance widens or narrows, as we shapeshift with our breath and body, but the lasting alchemy takes place beyond our sight.

August 23 - 28

M-F Assisted Self-Practice 6-8:45 am
Sa Guided Primary Series 7-8:30 am
•Asana Clinic Tuesday! 5-7 pm
•Journey to Center Restorative & Nidra workshop with @pollywilder and @naplesyogacenter1 Sunday August 29th

Ta Eva Sabijah Samadhih 🔥 These Are The Samadhis With Seed (Having An Object For Meditation)

Ta: these, those, they
Eva: only
Sabijah: with seed
Samadhih: deep absorption of meditation

August 23 - 28

M-F Assisted Self-Practice 6-8:45 am
Sa Guided Primary Series 7-8:30 am
•Asana Clinic Tuesday! 5-7 pm
•Journey to Center Restorative & Nidra workshop with @pollywilder and @naplesyogacenter1 Sunday August 29th

Ta Eva Sabijah Samadhih 🔥 These Are The Samadhis With Seed (Having An Object For Meditation)

Ta: these, those, they
Eva: only
Sabijah: with seed
Samadhih: deep absorption of meditation

Samasthiti is the moment of somatic and psychological inquiry of what we will choose to nurture through today’s practice. The modern body is entombed in physiological survival strategies — shallow breathing, racing mind, muscular tension and rigid movement patterns. We can choose to practice as yet another form of daily war, or watch for the ways we are disarmed at the door of presence.

Samasthiti is the moment of somatic and psychological inquiry of what we will choose to nurture through today’s practice. The modern body is entombed in physiological survival strategies — shallow breathing, racing mind, muscular tension and rigid movement patterns. We can choose to practice as yet another form of daily war, or watch for the ways we are disarmed at the door of presence.

August 16-21

M-F Assisted Self-Practice 6-8:30a
Sa Guided Primary Series 7-8:30a

sukshma vishayatvam cha alinga paryavasanam 🔥 The subtle objects (of concentration) end with primary matter

Suksma subtle
visayatvam object
ca and
alinga having no characteristic mark, unmanifested form
paryavasanam ending

August 16-21

M-F Assisted Self-Practice 6-8:30a
Sa Guided Primary Series 7-8:30a

sukshma vishayatvam cha alinga paryavasanam 🔥 The subtle objects (of concentration) end with primary matter

Suksma subtle
visayatvam object
ca and
alinga having no characteristic mark, unmanifested form
paryavasanam ending

Nociception (pain perception) is the sensory detection of danger to the body. Pain can occur without any perceptible danger to the body. So what is the message then?

Nociception (pain perception) is the sensory detection of danger to the body. Pain can occur without any perceptible danger to the body. So what is the message then?

August 9-August 14
M-F Assisted Self-Practice 6-8:45 a
Sa Guided Primary Series 7-8:30 a
WORKSHOP REMINDER: MFR for Ashtanga Thursday with @taniateaches 5-7 p
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Etaya-Iva-Savichara –Nirvichara-Ca-Suksmavisaya-Vyakhyata 🔥 When the object of concentration is a subtle object, two kinds of samadhi, called savichara (reflective) and nirvichara (super-reflective), may be distinguished in the same manner
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Etaya: by this
Iva: also
Savichara: accompanied by subtle thoughts
Nirvichara: devoid of subtle thoughts
Ca: and
Suksmavisaya: having subtle for their objects
Vyakhyata: are explained

August 9-August 14
M-F Assisted Self-Practice 6-8:45 a
Sa Guided Primary Series 7-8:30 a
WORKSHOP REMINDER: MFR for Ashtanga Thursday with @taniateaches 5-7 p
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Etaya-Iva-Savichara –Nirvichara-Ca-Suksmavisaya-Vyakhyata 🔥 When the object of concentration is a subtle object, two kinds of samadhi, called savichara (reflective) and nirvichara (super-reflective), may be distinguished in the same manner
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Etaya: by this
Iva: also
Savichara: accompanied by subtle thoughts
Nirvichara: devoid of subtle thoughts
Ca: and
Suksmavisaya: having subtle for their objects
Vyakhyata: are explained

Formed by the 14th day of gestation, the ‘primitive streak’ grows upward forming the neural tube and spine. The muscles, fascia, bones, skin, nerves and organs develop from this midline. 💫 We practice to remember this original body, formed by streaks and sparks, math and music, in the great ground substance of love.

Formed by the 14th day of gestation, the ‘primitive streak’ grows upward forming the neural tube and spine. The muscles, fascia, bones, skin, nerves and organs develop from this midline. 💫 We practice to remember this original body, formed by streaks and sparks, math and music, in the great ground substance of love.