Hello all,

We have a few exciting updates on the class schedule and a renewed website that will help you navigate things easier: http://www.ashtangapaloalto.com/

• Next week Monday (Nov 2) is a moonday. There will be no morning or evening Mysore class that day


• The Sunday morning class is now a led technique class from 7:45 - 9:30am. This class will have instruction in the core techniques of Ashtanga and Vinyasa Yoga including breath, bandha, and concentration. Using these principles we will detail the basics of Yoga such as form and movement. Please arrive promptly at the scheduled time


• We are restarting our semi-private class this week. Classes will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays 10 - 11:30am at our home studio: 1230 Wilson Street, Palo Alto. Class size is limited to 5 students and therefore we require prebookings by email


• Check out the new therapeutics page on the site: www.ashtangapaloalto.com/therapeutics.htm

We are planning a house warming party for November 14, 3pm. We will send out more details in the next week.

Adarsh and Heleen

Yoga Mats for a Cause

Dear Palo Alto Ashtanga Yoga Community,

I am a retired Stanford med school lecturer turned Ashtanga teacherand yoga therapist. I have an incredible opportunity to bring yoga toyoung women in Kenya. I am volunteering my time to go to DarajaAcademy, an all-girls high school serving remote tribes North ofNairobi (http://daraja-academy.org/). I will be doing a 2 week yogaintensive in October. These girls come from a variety of tribes,including some that practice female circumcision. They have never beenexposed to anything like yoga. My goal is to introduce them to theirbodies and minds in a new way and help them to be healthy, powerfulpeople in their communities. Manduka has donated mats for the girlsand Zobha has donated clothes. I am selling gently-used, recycled matsdonated by Jade. I am raising money to buy anatomy coloring books andpencils for the girls. I will have to teach them some basic anatomyand physiology before I begin teaching yoga. I am asking $20 for themats and I have 20 of them. Please let me know if you'd like to buyone or want to know more about my trip. If you don't need a mat, butwould like to donate, please go the the Daraja Academy webpage.

Peace be with you.

Namaste,
Anne Maggioncalda
650 575 4843

Fall Schedule is up

Dear fellow practitioners,

We've finally updated our schedule for the fall and will go into effect on October 1. I hope that you will be happy to note several changes and (hopefully) improvements. Official start times for weekday mornings will be moved back by 15 minutes with opening mantra at 6:45am. Of course, I'm always in the shala by 5am, so you are welcome to start early.

1.) First off, we are expanding the Evening Mysore to 4 nights Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Please note that the Monday class will be a bit earlier 5:00-6:30pm while Tues, Thurs, & Fri are from 5:30-7pm.

2.) The Sunday Mysore will begin at 7:45 sharp. This workshop style class will give us a chance to explore some of the essential techniques of the practice as a group and a chance to experience this through the assisted self practice format. We will open together with mantra and experiential techniques then move into self practice. At around 9am, we will move toward back bending, finishing, and closing mantra as a group.
I feel this "structured Mysore" will give us a chance to refine and explore the practice in greater detail.

3.) Wednesday morning Mysore will now be an "integration day." The instructor will practice with the class and will be available for moral support, but will not be adjusting. This will give us a chance to bond as a group of yogi's (and me a chance to sleep in a little on Wednesdays.)

4.) Friday morning will now be a Guided Vinyasa class. This class provides instruction in the core techniques of Ashtanga & Vinyasa Yoga including breath, bandha, and concentration with precise vinyasa of each posture counted through in Sanskrit.

These updates to the schedule reflect the growth and maturity of the yoga school. We are in the planning stages of several workshops and trainings in the near future. I appreciate your thoughts and feedback. You may reach me directly through the shala email ashtangapaloalto@gmail.com or by phone 650-215-3777.

Thank you for your continued enthusiasm for the practice of yoga,
Adarsh
link to schedule


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Back Home

Dear Friends,

After a lovely summer of Yoga in the Florida Keys, we are so pleased to announce our return to the Bay Area on Wednesday, Sept.16. We look forward to once again sharing in yoga and community with you.

I have several events planned for the Fall in Palo Alto including additional classes, workshops, and trainings. I have updated our yoga website and am so happy to be launching a new project offering an advanced therapeutic stretching technique called AIS. www.smartstretch.com

My first teaching day will be classes on Thursday morning and evening (Sept. 17). Friday is the Moon Day and we will close per the Ashtanga tradition.

I want to again thank my dear friend Doron for sharing his knowledge of yoga over these last months and his continued presence in the AYPA community. And thanks to all of you for your dedication to the practice of yoga.

With Warm Wishes,
Adarsh & Heleen


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Moon Day, Yoga retreat at Esalen and Sep 17th

Namaste,

This coming Friday, September 4th is moon day, therefore there will be no morning class. Privates and semi privates will be as usual.

Sep 18-20, I will lead a yoga retreat at the beautiful spiritual; land of Esalen in Big Sur, CA.
We will dive deep into Tristana - the three basic elements of Vinyasa.

We have a very special deal from Esalen. All inclusive for the whole weekend starts at $380. (compare $580 Esalen pricing)

To read more about it: www.yoga.doronhanoch.com
Space is very limited, so act now.Contact me at dh@doronhanoch.com or call 917 658 0423
I hope you can join!

I will keep teaching in this setting till Sep 17th. After that, I will still stay around, and teach at various studios, with possibly a few classes at this location.

If you wish to stay in touch, and see where I will teach next, please sign up to my newsletter at www.yoga.doronhanoch.com, or email me.

The classes in their current form will continue as usual and will be taught by the amazing and wonderful teachers Adarsh and Heleen.
I encorouge you all to keep up the practice with Adarsh and Heleen, and to come often now so I get to see you and work with you before I leave.

If you have any questions, concerns please email me at : dh@doronhanoch.com

Blissfully,
Doron

917 658 0423
dh@doronhanoch.com

Moon Day Thursday August 20th, Friday Led class with Pranayama

Greetings Ashtangis,

Its summer time with lots of out door activities and travel. It is wonderful to take advantage of this splendid season and enjoy the warmth.

I would like to encourage all of you to still keep up the Ashtanga Practice. Even if it means taking just a few classes a week.
I know for myself that once I drop off the wagon, it is very hard for me to start again. I usually have to remind myself how great I feel thanks to this practice, and that the practice will help me have a more sustainable joyful life.

So please come and join me on the mat! Its a wonderful journey i would love to share with you!

This Thursday is a moon day (new moon). There will be no Morning class, but afternoon class (5:30-7:00pm) will be held as usual.

This Friday will be a led class. We will begin with prnayama and meditation at 6:50am, and start the flow at 7:00am.
Please try to be on time, but better late than not to show up.
Its a great opportunity to experience the whole practice. Just do what you can and enjoy!

Namaste,
Doron
Please reply to:
dh@doronhanoch.com
917 658 0423

Ashtanga classes next week, moon day and grand finale workshop!

Dear Ashtangis,

I will be gone next week. The studio will be open as usual for self-practice.
I have been invited to join family in the mountains, and after long consideration and debate (Can I really leave my students for a week?), I have decided that it will be good for me to rejuvenate and be with family.
I hope to return with fresh energy to share with you all.

Please DO come and practice. Make it a meditation. Deepen what we have learned and enjoy the smooth quiet practice with your own inner guide and the energy of the group and the space.

I look forward to seeing you all next Sunday.

Wednesday August 5th is Moon Day. No class. Take rest and enjoy.

The Grand Finale Ashtanga Workshop at Nandi Yoga will happen next Sunday, August 9th. 1-4pm www.nandiyoga.com
This workshop will include and incorporate all aspects of the primary series. I highly recommend it to anyone serious about their practice, and anyone who has a practice at least till Navasana. (Boat Pose).

This is a three-hour workshop, with lots of info and tips, laughter and hard work. It is intense and blissful. A great way to deepen the practice, learn it form many different angles, and create a longer more sustainable one.

Please email me if you wish to join or have questions. dh@doronhanoch.com
Phone: 917 658 0423
You can always just show at the door, but better to sign up in advance. (You will also get 10% off).

No semi private classes next week, gear up for the following one. I do hope to see you all there. Enjoy a few sun salutes at home. Take power and ownership over you practice. Make it yours.

With love and respect,
Will miss you,
Doron